Rule 3769-15-10. Registration with associations

119.03 (A) No horse may be started in any race or qualifying race unless it is registered with the "United States Trotting Association" or "Standardbred Canada." (B) No horse shall be allowed to start unless a lifetime electronic eligibility from the "United States Trotting Association or a current electronic eligibility from "Standardbred Canada" has been acquired. (C) No horse shall be allowed to enter a race or a qualifying race unless it has been lip tattooed, microchipped, freeze branded, or any other identification method approved by the appropriate breed registry and the commission for comparison with the horse's registration certificate needed to verify the horse's identity. Last updated January 12, 2026 at 10:21 AM Supplemental Information Authorized By: 3769.03 Amplifies: 3769.03 1/8/2031 8/17/1975