006.06.20 Ark. Code R. 002

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 10, October, 2024

Rule 006.06.20-002 - Thoroughbred Rule 1217C

(C)Prohibited Practices - Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Radial Pulse Wave Therapy and Similar Treatments

(a) The use of Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Radial Pulse Wave Therapy or similar treatments shall not be permitted on horses on the grounds of Oaklawn.

(b) Equipment used to Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Radial Pulse Wave Therapy or similar treatments shall not be allowed in the stable area at Oaklawn.

(c) Any horse treated with Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Radial Pulse Wave Therapy or similar treatments shall not be permitted to race at Oaklawn for a minimum of thirty (30) days following such treatment. Any such treatments on horses racing at Oaklawn must be performed by licensed veterinarians, or otherwise in accordance with applicable laws, and regulations of the applicable governmental regulatory agency, of the State where such treatments take place.

(d) All Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy, Radial Pulse Wave Therapy and similar treatments on horses racing at Oaklawn must be reported to the official veterinarian on the prescribed form not later than the time prescribed by the official veterinarian.

006.06.20 Ark. Code R. 002

Adopted by Arkansas Register Volume MMXXI Number 01, Effective 1/22/2021