Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 46 - PROFESSIONAL AND OCCUPATIONAL STANDARDS
Part XLI - Horseracing Occupations
Chapter 3 - Trainer
Section XLI-313 - Horse in Racing Condition

A. A trainer shall not enter or start a horse which is not in serviceably sound racing condition, has been tracheatubed or has been nerved.

B. However, horses which have had a posterior digital (heel nerve) neurectomy or cryosurgical intervention in the areas reserved for posterior digital neurectomies performed on one or more feet, may be permitted to race.

C. All horses which have undergone either of the above procedures shall be so designated on the foal certificate and be certified by the practicing veterinarian.

D. All horses which have undergone either of the above procedures prior to the adoption of this rule must also be certified, and it is the responsibility of the trainer to see that either of such procedures will be carried on the foal certificate.

E. All nerved horses, high or low, and all horses having had a cryosurgical intervention, as aforesaid, must be published on the bulletin board in the racing secretary's office.

F. Any horse which is high nerved shall not be permitted to enter in a race.

G. Except as provided herein, a trainer shall not enter or start a horse which has been "nerve blocked" or treated with, or been given any drug internally, externally or by hypodermic injection, except as permitted by LAC 35:I.1501 et seq.

H. Nor shall a trainer enter or start a horse which is blind or whose vision is seriously impaired in both eyes, is on a steward's, veterinarian's, starter's or disqualified list or is permanently barred from racing in any jurisdiction.

I. Additionally, a trainer shall not enter or start a horse which is not properly plated except where permission to start without shoes is obtained from the stewards prior to entry. However, once a horse has started without shoes, it must race unshod for the balance of the meet, unless otherwise approved by the stewards. In any emergency situation the stewards shall have sole discretion.