R 431.3001 Definitions; A to E.

Rule 3001. As used in this part: (a) “Added money” means cash, exclusive of a trophy or other award, added by the association to stakes fees paid by subscribers to form the total purse for a stakes race. (b) “Breeder” means the owner of the dam of a horse when such horse was foaled. A horse is bred at the place of its foaling. A registered Michigan-bred horse is defined by R 285.810.1. (c) “Closing” means the time designated when all entries in a race must be and remain in the race, unless excused by the stewards. (d) “Declaration” means the withdrawal of a horse that was entered in a race before time of closing. (e) “Equipment” means accouterments other than the ordinary saddle, girth, pad, saddle cloth, and bridle carried by a horse and includes, but is not limited to, all of the following: (i) Riding crop. (ii) Blinkers. (iii) Tongue strap. (iv) Muzzle. (v) Hood. (vi) Noseband. (vii) Bit. (viii) Shadow roll. (ix) Martingale. (x) Breastplate. (xi) Bandages. (xii) Boots. (xiii) Racing plates or shoes. (f) “Exhibition race” means a race between horses of diverse ownership for which a purse is offered but on which pari-mutuel wagering is not permitted.