C-72.1, r. 5 - Rules respecting Standardbred horse races held at an amateur race track

Section 32 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

32. In order to participate in a race, a horse must:

(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;

(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.

For the purpose of subparagraph 3, the age of a horse is calculated from 1 January of the year of its birth.

Decision 96-07-24, s. 32.