C-72.1, r. 4 - Rules respecting Standardbred horse races held at a professional race track

Section 52 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

52. In order to participate in a race, a horse shall:

(1)  have been tattooed according to the standards of the Standardbred Canada or the United States Trotting Association;

(2)  hold an eligibility certificate and a registration certificate;

(3)  be at least 2 years old and, in the case of a race held at a professional race track, not more than 14 years old;

(4)  not have undergone nerve blocking by physical or chemical means other than in the posterior digital nerves; any nerve blocking that has been done must not have been at a level higher than the pastern;

(5)  breathe without the help of a tube;

(6)  not be blind;

(7)  belong to an owner;

(8)  satisfy the other conditions or requirements prescribed in these Rules.

Decision 90-09-19, s. 52; Decision 96-05-27, s. 13; Decision 2000-11-08, s. 15; Decision 2012-02-15, s. 5.