Michigan Administrative Code
Department - Agriculture and Rural Development
Executive Division
RegulationNo 819 - Appaloosa Horse Breeders' Awards and State Supplements
Section R. 285.819.6 - Certification of racing results; burden of proof; processing of payment

(1) At the completion of each condition book or weekly race program, the racing commissioner shall certify to the director the results of all races in which a Michigan-bred horse placed first, second, or third, and the names of the owner and breeder of the horse.

(2) The secretary of a fair shall provide the director with a copy of each day's race program for the fair's races within 15 days, showing the first 4 places or a complete film strip of each race, with placings checked on the program and certified by the race secretary.

(3) When the eligibility of a breeder to receive a breeder's award is questioned, the burden of proving that a horse is a Michigan-bred horse, or is in compliance with these rules, is on the breeder.

(4) State supplements may be processed for payment to the owners of winning horses once each month.

(5) Payment of breeders' awards shall be processed not less than once each month.