Section 260-70-570. All horses are subject to inspection.

All horses at locations under the jurisdiction of the commission are subject to inspections at the discretion of the stewards or an official veterinarian.

(1) The trainer of each horse or a representative of the trainer must present the horse for inspection as required by an official veterinarian.

(2) The assessment of a horse's racing condition will be based on the recommendations of the American Association of Equine Practitioners and may include:

(a) Proper identification of the horse;

(b) Observation of each horse in motion;

(c) Manual palpation when indicated;

(d) Close observation in the paddock and saddling area, during the parade to post and at the starting gate; and

(e) Any other inspection deemed necessary by an official veterinarian.

(3) An official veterinarian will maintain a continuing health and racing soundness record of each horse inspected.

[Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. WSR 07-07-036, § 260-70-570, filed 3/12/07, effective 4/12/07; WSR 06-09-009, § 260-70-570, filed 4/10/06, effective 5/11/06; WSR 05-07-067, § 260-70-570, filed 3/11/05, effective 4/11/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. WSR 96-10-001, § 260-70-570, filed 4/17/96, effective 5/18/96.]

RCW 67.16.020 and 67.16.040. WSR 07-07-036, § 260-70-570, filed 3/12/07, effective 4/12/07; WSR 06-09-009, § 260-70-570, filed 4/10/06, effective 5/11/06; WSR 05-07-067, § 260-70-570, filed 3/11/05, effective 4/11/05. Statutory Authority: RCW 67.16.040. WSR 96-10-001, § 260-70-570, filed 4/17/96, effective 5/18/96.