71 IAC 7-1-11 Proof of identity

Sec. 11. (a) No horse may start in any race unless it is fully identified. The burden of proving identity rests with the person or persons having charge of the horse at the meeting, and the judges may suspend and refer to the commission such persons in case of fraud or attempted fraud. The judges also may suspend and refer to the commission any other person who aids in any way in the perpetration of a fraud or who participates in any attempt at fraud. (b) No horse shall be allowed to race in a race or in a qualifying race unless it has been lip-tattooed or freeze branded or microchipped as recognized by the USTA. (c) No horse shall be allowed to race in a pari-mutuel event or a qualifying race unless its lip tattoo or freeze brand or microchip and markings are recognized and identified to the satisfaction of the Indiana horse racing commission licensed identifier.