Section R. 285.808.2a - RegistrationRule 2a.
(1) To receive payment of a breeders' award, a standard bred mare shall have been registered by each owner with the fairs and racing division before a win.(2) Standard bred stallions shall be registered by each owner or lessee with the fairs and racing division by January 1 of the year in which that stallion will be standing at service in Michigan for eligibility to qualify for breeders' awards. A copy of the lease agreement shall accompany the registration for a leased stallion.(3) A newly acquired stallion, which has not been in Michigan for breeding purposes before January 1 of a given year and which has not serviced a mare after December 31 of the preceding year, shall be registered with the department of agriculture before servicing a mare if the stallion's get is to be eligible for breeders' awards.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.808.2a