Minnesota Administrative Rules
7891.0101 ENTRY EXAMINATION BY ATTENDING VETERINARIAN.
A.
A Thoroughbred or Quarter Horse must only start if:
(1)
the horse has been examined by an attending veterinarian licensed by the Racing Commission in the jurisdiction where the examination occurs within three days after the close of entries and no later than two days before the start of the race; and
(2)
the attending veterinarian certifies and electronically submits a report to the chief commission veterinarian or designee that the horse is in serviceable and sound racing condition.
B.
The examination required under this part shall include, at a minimum, examination of the legs and observation of the horse at rest and while jogging.
C.
If the attending veterinarian examining the horse prescribes a diagnostic test as part of the soundness examination, the test results shall be provided to the commission veterinarian no later than one day before the horse is set to start.
History:
50 SR 1117
Published Electronically:
April 23, 2026
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes