(a)

1. (1) Every horse entered to participate in an official race shall be subjected to a veterinary inspection prior to starting in the race for which it is entered.
2. (2) Trainers with horses on the grounds of the franchise holder must post the "in-today" tags provided by the franchise holder above the stall of every horse under the care of the trainer that is entered to run that day.
3. (3) The "in-today" tags for horses stabled on the grounds of the franchise holder must be posted by 6:00 a.m. on the morning of the race.
4. (4) Trainers who are stabled off track and are using the receiving barn must have their horses that are entered to race that day in a stall posted with the "in-today" tag provided by the franchise holder by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the race for which the horse is entered.

(b)

1. (1) The inspection shall be conducted by the Commission Veterinarian or his or her designated assistant or assistants.
2. (2) The appointment of any designated assistant of the Commission Veterinarian shall be subject to approval by the Arkansas Racing Commission.

(c)

1. (1) Any horse entered to race stabled on the grounds of the franchise holder must be available and ready for pre-race inspection beginning at 6:00 a.m. on the day of the race for which the horse is entered.
2. (2) Horses stabled off track that are using the receiving barn, must be on the grounds of the franchise holder and available and ready for pre-race exam by 10:00 a.m. on the day of the race for which the horse is entered.
3. (3) Note. If a horse stabled off track is running on Furosemide (Lasix), the horse must be present on the grounds of the franchise holder a full four (4) hours prior to post time to comply with the time deadline contained in 23 CAR § 357-108 for the administration of Furosemide (Lasix) which must be administered by a licensed veterinarian on the grounds of the franchise holder no less than four (4) hours prior to post time.

(d)

1. (1) The trainer of each horse or a representative of the trainer must present the horse for inspection as required by the examining veterinarian.
2. (2) Horses presented for examination must have bandages removed, and the legs must be clean.
3. (3) Horses may not be placed in ice on race day, until after the conclusion of the pre-race examination by the Commission Veterinarian, nor shall any device or substance be applied that impedes veterinary clinical assessment.

(e)

1. (1) The assessment of a horse's racing condition shall include:

   1. (A) Proper identification of each horse inspected;
   2. (B) Observation of each horse in motion;
   3. (C) Manual palpation and passive flexion of both forelimbs;
   4. (D) Visual inspection of the entire horse and assessment of overall condition;
   5. (E) Clinical observation in the paddock and saddling area, during the parade to post and at the starting gate, during the running of the race, and following the race until the horse has exited the racetrack; and
   6. (F) Any other inspection deemed necessary by the Commission Veterinarian.
2. (2) Unless otherwise directed by the commission or stewards, the functions set forth in subdivision (e)(1)(E) of this section shall be performed by the Track Veterinarian.