Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.1325

Current through Vol. 24-10, June 15, 2024
Section R. 431.1325 - Bleeders

Rule 1325.

(1) A horse that is examined and determined to be a bleeder shall be placed on the veterinarian's list for not less than 14 days and shall not be permitted to race until the horse is examined by an official veterinarian. The veterinarian's list shall be kept and maintained by the official veterinarians.
(2) A horse that is observed and determined to have bled from within the respiratory tract for a second time in a 12-month time period shall again be placed on the stewards' list and is not eligible to participate in racing for a minimum of 30 days.
(3) A horse that is observed and determined to have bled from within the respiratory tract for a third time in a 12-month time period shall again be placed on the stewards' list and is not eligible to participate in racing for a minimum of 180 days.
(4) A horse that is observed and determined to have bled from within the respiratory tract for a fourth time in a 12-month time period shall again be placed on the stewards' list and is not eligible to participate in racing for a minimum of 365 days.
(5) After the expiration of the minimum period of ineligibility set forth in subrules (2), (3), and (4) of this rule, the subject horse shall not start again until examined by the official veterinarian and released from the veterinarian's list.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.1325

1985 AACS; 2021 MR 6, Eff. 3/26/2021