71 IAC 3.5-7-2 Assistant starters

Sec. 2. With respect to an official race, the assistant starters shall not: (1) handle or take charge of any horse in the starting gate without the expressed permission of the starter; (2) impede the start of a race; (3) apply a whip, riding crop, or other device, with the exception of steward-approved twitches, to assist in loading a horse into the starting gate; (4) slap, book, or otherwise dispatch a horse from the starting gate; (5) strike or use abusive language to a jockey; or (6) accept or solicit any gratuity or payment other than the assistant starter's regular salary, directly or indirectly, for services in starting a race.