Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 1. (a) An applicant for a license as horseshoer shall:

(1) be at least eighteen (18) years of age;

(2) be qualified, as determined by the judges, by reason of experience, background, and knowledge of horseshoeing.

(b) A horseshoer's license from another jurisdiction, having been issued within a prior period as determined by the commission, may be accepted as evidence of experience and qualifications. Evidence of qualifications may require passing one (1) or more of the following:

(1) A written examination.

(2) An interview or oral examination.

(3) A demonstration of practical skills in horseshoeing.

(c) Applicants not previously licensed as a horseshoer shall be required to:

(1) pass a written or oral examination;

(2) demonstrate practical skills; and

(3) submit at least two (2) written statements as to the character and qualifications of the applicant.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-6-1; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1148; emergency rule filed Jun 15, 1995, 5:00 p.m.: 18 IR 2849, eff Jul 1, 1995; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; readopted filed Nov 26, 2013, 11:25 a.m.: 20131225-IR-071130345RFA; readopted filed Aug 28, 2019, 1:23 p.m.: 20190925-IR-071190319RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)