Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4085

Current through Vol. 24-10, June 15, 2024

Section R. 431.4085 - Horse identification

Rule 4085.

(1) A horse shall not be permitted to race unless it is fully identified. The burden of establishing a horse's identity rests with the owner or trainer and must be verified by a racing official.

(2) A racing official will rely on the following characteristics to verify a horse's identity:

(a) Lip or freeze tattoo numbers.

(b) Unique microchip.

(c) Photographs of night eyes.

(d) Color.

(e) Markings.

(f) Size.

(g) Gait.

(h) Any combination of the factors listed in this subrule. If submitted, an electronic eligibility issued by the United States Trotting Association may be considered as an aid to proper identification.

(3) A horse that has not been tattooed or microchipped shall not start in a race. Any licensee refusing to allow a horse to be tattooed or microchipped by a United States Trotting Association representative may be subject to disciplinary action.

Mich. Admin. Code R. 431.4085

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