Section 11.04.01.656 - THE STARTER01.Starter. The Starter must give orders to secure a fair start. To avoid delay, if after reasonable efforts a horse cannot be led or backed into position, the Starter will request the horse scratched by the Stewards.02.Starting Gate. All races must utilize a starting gate approved by the Racing Commission, except that with permission of the Board of Stewards a race may be started with or without a gate. When the starting gate is used, it must be placed on the track at the direction of the Starter.03.Assistants. The Starter may appoint assistants but neither the Starter nor assistants may strike or use abusive language toward a Jockey. The Starter or assistant will be disciplined by the Board of Stewards for violation of this rule.04.Schooled. Horses must be schooled under the supervision of the Starter or assistants and the Starter must designate the horses to be placed on the starters list, a copy of which is to be posted in the office of the Racing Secretary.05.Approval. The Starter must approve all entries of two-year-olds and first time starters before they are allowed to start.06.Disciplinary Action. The Starter may recommend to the Board of Stewards disciplinary action against Jockeys or other persons.Idaho Admin. Code r. 11.04.01.656