If a horse during the running of a race becomes crippled or otherwise obviously unable to finish because of a broken bone, profuse bleeding, or any other equally disabling condition, the horse shall be dismounted, unsaddled, and removed from the track without passing the stand. Under no circumstances may a horse which is standing be destroyed on the track or in the presence of the public.

Source: 5 SDR 87, effective April 15, 1979; transferred from § 20:04:07:98.01, 9 SDR 122, effective March 31, 1983; 12 SDR 151, 12 SDR 155, effective July 1, 1986; 33 SDR 63, effective October 18, 2006.

General Authority: SDCL 42-7-56(13).

Law Implemented: SDCL 42-7-56(13).