- A. When a claimed horse has had posterior digital (heel nerve) neurectomy or cryosurgical intervention in the areas reserved for posterior digital neurectomies, performed prior to the claim, the claimant shall have 48 hours from the moment the horse leaves the paddock to protest the claim in writing to the stewards. Cryosurgical intervention in the areas reserved for posterior digital neurectomies shall be considered "heel nerved."
Authority Note
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 4:141, R.S. 4:142 and R.S. 4:148.
Historical Note
HISTORICAL NOTE: Adopted by the Racing Commission in 1971, promulgated by the Department of Commerce, Racing Commission, LR 2:446 (December 1976), amended LR 3:42 (January 1977), LR 4:286 (August 1978), LR 5:325 (October 1979).