71 IAC 5 — ARTICLE 5. LICENSEES

TITLE 71 INDIANA HORSE RACING COMMISSION

ARTICLE 5. LICENSEES

Rule 1

71 IAC 5-1-1 71 IAC 5-1-1 Licenses required

Rule 1. General Provisions

71 IAC 5-1-1 Licenses required

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9; IC 4-31-6-2; IC 4-31-13-4

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 1. (a) A person shall not participate in pari-mutuel racing under the jurisdiction of the commission without a valid license issued by the commission. License categories shall include the following and others as may be established by the commission:

(1) Racing participants and personnel, including owner, authorized agent, trainer, assistant trainer, driver, jockey, apprentice jockey, jockey agent, veterinary helper, farrier, stable employees, groom, exercise rider, pony rider, pari-mutuel clerk, track employee, track security, vendor employee, starting gate crew, farrier's assistant, valet, track management, practicing or racing veterinarian, equine dentist, or other.

(2) Racing officials as listed in 71 IAC 3 and 71 IAC 3.5.

(3) Persons employed by the association, or employed by a person or concern contracting with or approved by the association or commission to provide a pari-mutuel related service or commodity, with job duties which require their presence in a restricted area or which require their presence anywhere on association grounds.

(4) Sole proprietors and all partners of a partnership contracting with or approved by the association or commission to provide a service or commodity.

(5) Shareholders in a corporation, acting as a contractor or vendor, if required by the commission.

(6) Commission employees with job duties which require their presence in a restricted area or which require their presence anywhere on association grounds.

(b) The commission may require a person working at a training center outside the enclosure, with horses competing at a track under the commission's jurisdiction, to obtain a valid license issued by the commission. A requirement for licensure under this section shall be made upon reasonable suspicion that such person's activities or reputation are inconsistent with maintaining racing with the highest standards and the greatest level of integrity. The executive director or judges may refuse entry or scratch any horse involving any such person who, after requested to obtain a valid license, fails to, or is unable to, obtain a license.

(c) Any person employed by an association solely to assist with the conduct of gambling games, or employed by a person or concern contracting with or approved by the association to provide a gambling game related service or commodity that requires their presence on association grounds, if in good standing and the holder of a current license issued by the gaming commission is considered a licensee of the commission, or must obtain a commission license if not in good standing and the holder of a current license issued by the gaming commission. Any licensee under this subsection is responsible for any and all obligations imposed upon a commission licensee under these rules and is subject to any sanctions, penalties, and/or fines for any violation of commission rules.

(d) Persons required to be separately licensed by the commission shall submit a completed application on forms furnished by the commission and accompanied by the required fee.

(e) License applicants may be required to furnish to the commission a set of fingerprints and a recent photograph, and may be required to be fingerprinted again or rephotographed periodically as determined by the commission.

(f) The determination whether to issue a license may be placed in a pending status awaiting information requested and deemed necessary by the commission or its designee.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-1; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1139; emergency rule filed Aug 10, 1994, 3:30 p.m.: 17 IR 2905; emergency rule filed Mar 25, 1997, 10:00 a.m.: 20 IR 2154; emergency rule filed Feb 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.: 21 IR 2398; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed May 12, 2008, 1:29 p.m.: 20080521-IR-071080353ERA; emergency rule filed Sep 16, 2010, 12:19 p.m.: 20100922-IR-071100607ERA; emergency rule filed Mar 3, 2011, 11:50 a.m.: 20110309-IR-071110100ERA; 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)

71 IAC 5-1-2 71 IAC 5-1-2 Fingerprinting and licensing reciprocity

71 IAC 5-1-2 Fingerprinting and licensing reciprocity

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31-6-8

Sec. 2. (a) The commission may license persons holding valid permanent (not temporary) licenses issued by ARCI member racing jurisdictions in North America. Prior to being licensed, the person must:

(1) be in good standing;

(2) have cleared a Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) or Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) fingerprint check within the previous five (5) years;

(3) file an application or affidavit as may be required by the commission; and

(4) pay the required applicable fees.

(b) The commission may recognize the issuance of racing licenses from ARCI member jurisdictions in North America or the National Racing Compact for purposes of issuance of licenses in this jurisdiction.

(c) Only permanent licenses in good standing shall be considered. Temporary or probationary licenses shall not be considered.

(d) Applicants must be in good standing in each jurisdiction where they hold or have held a racing license.

(e) Provided the above requirements have been met, the commission may issue either a license or a validation sticker. The validation sticker shall be affixed to either a license issued by this jurisdiction or a valid license issued by another ARCI member jurisdiction. The validation sticker shall measure a maximum of one-half (1/2) inch vertically, be one and one-half (11/2) inches horizontally, and shall contain:

(1) this jurisdiction's two (2) letter postal service abbreviation;

(2) the year of validation; and

(3) the audit trail code or serial number (where applicable).

The validation sticker shall be constructed of an approved tamper-resistant material. The affixing of the validation sticker shall constitute licensing. The commission shall determine the period of time that such license shall be valid in this jurisdiction.

(f) In the event the licensee is absent from this jurisdiction, and upon payment of the applicable fees, a receipt shall be mailed to the licensee's permanent address. The receipt may then be presented at the commission office so that a commission representative may affix the proper validation sticker to the racing license badge.

(g) Notwithstanding a person's purported eligibility for fingerprint reciprocity, the commission or its designee may require the fingerprinting of any applicant or licensee.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-2; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1140; emergency rule filed Feb 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.: 21 IR 2399; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; emergency rule filed Jan 21, 2004, 2:30 p.m.: 27 IR 1912; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-3 71 IAC 5-1-3 Multi-state licensing information

71 IAC 5-1-3 Multi-state licensing information

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 3. In lieu of a license application from this jurisdiction, the commission may accept an ARCI Multi-State License and Information Form and the National Racing Compact form and license.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-3; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1140; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; emergency rule filed Jan 21, 2004, 2:30 p.m.: 27 IR 1913; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-4 71 IAC 5-1-4 Age requirement

71 IAC 5-1-4 Age requirement

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31-6-5

Sec. 4. (a) Applicants for licensing shall be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age unless otherwise specified in these rules. An applicant may be required to submit a certified copy of his or her birth certificate. Persons under the age of eighteen (18) may be required to show evidence of active participation in a certified educational program or have a high school diploma or equivalent.

(b) The commission may grant a license to a person less than sixteen (16) years of age who is working on the association grounds for a parent or legal guardian who is licensed by the commission. An application under this subsection must be signed by the applicant's parent or legal guardian in the presence of one (1) or more judges.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-4; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1140; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-5 71 IAC 5-1-5 Consent to investigation

71 IAC 5-1-5 Consent to investigation

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31-13-4

Sec. 5. The filing of an application for license or engaging in activities that require a license by the commission shall authorize the commission to do the following:

(1) Investigate criminal and employment records.

(2) Engage in interviews to determine the applicant's character and qualifications.

(3) Verify information provided by the applicant.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-5; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1140; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed May 12, 2008, 1:29 p.m.: 20080521-IR-071080353ERA; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-6 71 IAC 5-1-6 Consent to search and seizure

71 IAC 5-1-6 Consent to search and seizure

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2; IC 4-31-13-4

Affected: IC 4-31-13-4

Sec. 6. By acceptance of a license or by engaging in activities that require a license by the commission, a licensee consents to search and inspection by the commission or its agents and to the seizure of any prohibited medication, controlled substances, paraphernalia, or devices in violation of state or federal law or these rules. Any seized drugs, medication, or other materials may be forwarded by the commission or its agents to the official chemist for analysis. The analysis of materials seized under the provisions of this section is not subject to 71 IAC 8-4 or 71 IAC 8.5-3.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-6; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1140; emergency rule filed Aug 10, 1994, 3:30 p.m.: 17 IR 2906; emergency rule filed Jan 27, 1995, 3:30 p.m.: 18 IR 1497; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed May 12, 2008, 1:29 p.m.: 20080521-IR-071080353ERA; filed Nov 10, 2014, 2:07 p.m.: 20141210-IR-071140230FRA; 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)

71 IAC 5-1-7 71 IAC 5-1-7 Approval or recommendations by judges

71 IAC 5-1-7 Approval or recommendations by judges

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 7. The commission may designate categories of licenses which shall require the prior approval or recommendation of the judges.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-7; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1141; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-8 71 IAC 5-1-8 Employer responsibility

71 IAC 5-1-8 Employer responsibility

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 8. (a) The employment or harboring of any unlicensed person at facilities under the jurisdiction of the commission is prohibited.

(b) Every employer shall report, within twenty-four (24) hours, the discharge of any licensed employee in writing to the commission or its designee, including the person's name, occupation, and reason for the discharge and shall surrender to the commission the employee's photo I.D. badge.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-8; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1141; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-9 71 IAC 5-1-9 Employer endorsement of license applications

71 IAC 5-1-9 Employer endorsement of license applications

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 9. (a) The license application of an employee shall be signed by the employer.

(b) Grooms coming in for a one-time stake race before the trainer arrives can file for a license without the trainer. However, when the trainer arrives, he or she must endorse or sign the groom's application.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-9; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1141; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-10 71 IAC 5-1-10 Workers' compensation

71 IAC 5-1-10 Workers' compensation

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 10. Licensed employers shall carry workers' compensation insurance covering their employees as required by Indiana statute.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-10; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1141; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; filed Nov 10, 2014, 2:07 p.m.: 20141210-IR-071140230FRA; readopted filed Aug 28, 2019, 1:23 p.m.: 20190925-IR-071190319RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-11 71 IAC 5-1-11 Financial responsibility

71 IAC 5-1-11 Financial responsibility

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 11. Applicants for a license may be required to submit evidence of financial responsibility and shall maintain financial responsibility during the period for which the license is issued.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-11; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1141; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-12 71 IAC 5-1-12 License refusal

71 IAC 5-1-12 License refusal

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-21.5; IC 4-31

Sec. 12. The commission, the judges, or the executive director as the commission's designee may refuse to issue a license. The decision to refuse a license is treated as a withdrawal of the license application without prejudice and is not reported to the ARCI or USTA. If an applicant is refused, the applicant may reapply for a license. An applicant may contest a refusal within fifteen (15) days of notice of the refusal. If an applicant contests a license refusal, the judges shall conduct a hearing pursuant to the procedures provided for in 71 IAC 10 and IC 4-21.5. Nonetheless, the hearing on a license refusal is not considered to be a disciplinary action. If the judges affirm the decision to refuse a license application, the refusal shall be treated as the denial of the application, consistent with these rules.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-12; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1141; emergency rule filed Feb 20, 2001, 10:08 a.m.: 24 IR 2098; errata filed Jun 21, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 3652; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; filed Nov 10, 2014, 2:07 p.m.: 20141210-IR-071140230FRA; emergency rule filed Feb 21, 2018, 2:58 p.m.: 20180228-IR-071180112ERA; 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)

71 IAC 5-1-13 71 IAC 5-1-13 License denial

71 IAC 5-1-13 License denial

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 13. The commission may formally deny an application in accordance with these rules. An application which is denied shall be reported:

(1) in writing to the applicant stating the reasons for denial and the date when a reapplication may be submitted; and

(2) to the USTA and the ARCI, which shall then advise other racing jurisdictions.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-13; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1141; emergency rule filed Feb 20, 2001, 10:08 a.m.: 24 IR 2099; errata filed Jun 21, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 3652; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Dec 23, 2013, 1:43 p.m.: 20140108-IR-071130567ERA; 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)

71 IAC 5-1-14 71 IAC 5-1-14 Grounds for sanctions (Repealed)

71 IAC 5-1-14 Grounds for sanctions (Repealed)

(Repealed by Indiana Horse Racing Commission; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA

71 IAC 5-1-15 71 IAC 5-1-15 Reciprocity

71 IAC 5-1-15 Reciprocity

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 15. If a person is suspended, expelled, or ruled off, or if his or her license is revoked or his or her application for a license has been denied, or he or she is under any other current penalty pursuant to the rules of the racing authority of any other state or country or of the gaming commission, such person shall stand suspended, expelled, ruled off, or denied a license at all tracks and satellite facilities operating under the jurisdiction of the commission until the ruling has been withdrawn by the originating authority.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-15; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1142; emergency rule filed Aug 9, 1995, 10:30 a.m.: 18 IR 3404; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed May 12, 2008, 1:29 p.m.: 20080521-IR-071080353ERA; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-16 71 IAC 5-1-16 License restrictions, limitations, and conditions

71 IAC 5-1-16 License restrictions, limitations, and conditions

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 16. The commission or its designee, for cause, may restrict, limit, or place conditions, including probationary status, on any license at the time of issuance.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-16; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1142; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Oct 3, 2013, 2:08 p.m.: 20131009-IR-071130452ERA; readopted filed Aug 28, 2019, 1:23 p.m.: 20190925-IR-071190319RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-17 71 IAC 5-1-17 Duration of license

71 IAC 5-1-17 Duration of license

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31-6-4

Sec. 17. (a) A license is valid only under the condition that the licensee remains eligible to hold such license.

(b) Any license voluntarily surrendered to the commission by a licensee shall be rescinded.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-17; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1142; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; filed Nov 10, 2014, 2:07 p.m.: 20141210-IR-071140230FRA; emergency rule filed Apr 18, 2017, 12:54 p.m.: 20170426-IR-071170215ERA; readopted filed Aug 28, 2019, 1:23 p.m.: 20190925-IR-071190319RFA; emergency rule filed Dec 9, 2021, 2:22 p.m.: 20211215-IR-071210525ERA; readopted filed Jul 6, 2023, 1:50 p.m.: 20230802-IR-071230371RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-18 71 IAC 5-1-18 Changes in application information

71 IAC 5-1-18 Changes in application information

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 18. During the period for which a license has been issued, the licensee shall report to the commission changes in information provided on the license application, including the following:

(1) Current legal name.

(2) Marital status.

(3) Permanent address.

(4) Pending criminal complaints.

(5) Criminal convictions.

(6) License suspensions of ten (10) days or more.

(7) License revocations or fines of five hundred dollars ($500) or more in other jurisdictions.

(8) Racing related disciplinary charges pending in other jurisdictions.

Such information shall be upon the appropriate commission form, signed by the licensee, and filed at the commission offices within ten (10) days of change.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-18; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1142; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Oct 3, 2013, 2:08 p.m.: 20131009-IR-071130452ERA; readopted filed Aug 28, 2019, 1:23 p.m.: 20190925-IR-071190319RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-19 71 IAC 5-1-19 Temporary licenses (Repealed)

71 IAC 5-1-19 Temporary licenses (Repealed)

(Repealed by Indiana Horse Racing Commission; emergency rule filed Mar 23, 2010, 1:27 p.m.: 20100331-IR-071100170ERA)

71 IAC 5-1-20 71 IAC 5-1-20 More than one license

71 IAC 5-1-20 More than one license

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 20. More than one (1) license to participate in horse racing may be granted to a person except when prohibited by these rules due to a potential conflict of interest.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-20; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1143; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-21 71 IAC 5-1-21 Conflict of interest

71 IAC 5-1-21 Conflict of interest

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 21. (a) The commission or its designee shall refuse, deny, suspend, or revoke the license of a person whose spouse holds a license and which the commission or judges find to be a conflict of interest.

(b) A commissioner, commission employee, or racing official shall not be an owner of a horse and shall not accept breeder awards at a race meeting where they have jurisdiction.

(c) A racing official who is an owner of either the sire or dam of a horse entered to race shall not act as an official with respect to that race.

(d) A person who is licensed as an owner, trainer, or assistant trainer, or has any financial interest in a horse registered for racing at a race meeting in this jurisdiction, shall not be employed or licensed at that race meeting as any of the following:

(1) Racing official.

(2) Assistant starter.

(3) Practicing veterinarian.

(4) Veterinary helper.

(5) Officer or managing employee.

(6) Track maintenance supervisor or employee.

(7) Outrider.

(8) Race track security employee.

(9) Horseshoer.

(10) Photo finish operator.

(11) Horsemen's bookkeeper.

(12) Racing chemist.

(13) Testing laboratory employee.

(14) Massage therapist.

(15) Valet.

(16) Teeth floater.

(e) Veterinary helpers shall not be licensed in any other capacity that allows access to the stable area.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-21; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1143; emergency rule filed Jun 15, 1995, 5:00 p.m.: 18 IR 2848, eff Jul 1, 1995; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; emergency rule filed Mar 10, 2006, 11:00 a.m.: 29 IR 2211; 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; emergency rule filed Mar 3, 2022, 3:55 p.m.: 20220316-IR-071220070ERA; readopted filed Jul 6, 2023, 1:50 p.m.: 20230802-IR-071230371RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA ; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-1-22 71 IAC 5-1-22 License presentation

71 IAC 5-1-22 License presentation

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 22. (a) All licensees shall carry on their person at all times within the enclosure their assigned commission license (photo identification badge).

(b) A person shall present an appropriate license to enter a restricted area.

(c) The judges, the commission's director of security or another representative of the commission, or track security may require visible display of a license in a restricted area.

(d) A license may only be used by the person to whom it is issued.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-22; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1143; 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)

71 IAC 5-1-23 71 IAC 5-1-23 Visitor's pass

71 IAC 5-1-23 Visitor's pass

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 23. Judges or track security, with the judges' approval, may authorize unlicensed persons temporary access to restricted areas. Such persons shall be identified and their purpose and credentials verified and approved by the judges. Such authorization or credential may only be used by the person to whom it is issued.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-23; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1143; 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; emergency rule filed Jun 1, 2020, 1:57 p.m.: 20200610-IR-071200295ERA; readopted filed Jul 6, 2023, 1:50 p.m.: 20230802-IR-071230371RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-24 71 IAC 5-1-24 Credentials property of commission

71 IAC 5-1-24 Credentials property of commission

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 24. Licensee credentials (photo identification badge) are the property of the commission and must be surrendered to the executive director, judges, commission director of security, or their designee upon request.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-24; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1144; emergency rule filed Mar 25, 1996, 10:15 a.m.: 19 IR 2075; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-25 71 IAC 5-1-25 Knowledge of rules

71 IAC 5-1-25 Knowledge of rules

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 25. A licensee shall be knowledgeable of these rules and, by acceptance of the license, agrees to abide by these rules.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-25; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1144; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; filed Nov 10, 2014, 2:07 p.m.: 20141210-IR-071140230FRA; readopted filed Aug 28, 2019, 1:23 p.m.: 20190925-IR-071190319RFA; readopted filed Aug 3, 2023, 12:49 p.m.: 20230830-IR-071230428RFA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-26 71 IAC 5-1-26 Cooperation with investigations

71 IAC 5-1-26 Cooperation with investigations

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 26. (a) All licensees shall cooperate fully with all investigations and inquiries made by commission representatives or association security, or both.

(b) All licensees shall obey instructions from commission representatives or association security, or both.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-26; emergency rule filed Jan 27, 1995, 3:30 p.m.: 18 IR 1498; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-27 71 IAC 5-1-27 Reporting known or suspected irregularities and rule violations

71 IAC 5-1-27 Reporting known or suspected irregularities and rule violations

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 27. All licensees shall report any known or suspected irregularities, any violation of the rules of the commission, or any wrong doings by any person immediately to the commission and cooperate in subsequent investigations.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-27; emergency rule filed Feb 13, 1998, 10:00 a.m.: 21 IR 2399; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-28 71 IAC 5-1-28 Review of horse transfers

71 IAC 5-1-28 Review of horse transfers

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31-13

Sec. 28. (a) The executive director or the judges may refuse the license of an owner, declare the horse or horses at issue ineligible to race, require the horse or horses at issue to be stabled on the grounds of the association, or place a horse on the judge's list if the seller is suspended, barred, has had his or her license refused, or is otherwise not able to be licensed. In making such a determination, the executive director or judges may consider any information that they deem relevant, including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Whether the buyer is a spouse, member of the immediate family, assistant, employee, business associate, or member of the seller's household.

(2) Whether the seller could have contact with or access to the horse(s) in question after transfer.

(3) Whether the sale occurred within the previous sixty (60) days.

(b) For flat racing, upon claim, sale, or any transfer of ownership, if the foal certificate is not otherwise on file with the racing office, the previous owner shall present the foal certificate to the racing secretary within seventy-two (72) hours of the change of ownership.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-28; emergency rule filed Mar 20, 2007, 1:43 p.m.: 20070404-IR-071070198ERA, eff Mar 16, 2007 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #07-198(E) was filed with the Publisher March 20, 2007.]; 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)

71 IAC 5-1-29 71 IAC 5-1-29 Review of trainer transfers

71 IAC 5-1-29 Review of trainer transfers

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31-13

Sec. 29. The executive director or the judges may refuse the license of a trainer, declare the horse(s) at issue ineligible to race, require the horse(s) at issue to be stabled on the grounds of the association, and/or place a horse on the judge's list if the prior trainer has been suspended, barred, has had his or her license refused, or is otherwise unlicensable. In making such a determination, the executive director or judges may consider any information that they deem relevant including, but not limited to, the following:

(1) Whether the trainer is a spouse, member of the immediate family, assistant, employee, or member of the prior trainer's household.

(2) Whether the prior trainer could have contact with or access to the horse(s) in question.

(3) Whether the trainer transfer occurred within the previous sixty (60) days.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-29; emergency rule filed Mar 20, 2007, 1:43 p.m.: 20070404-IR-071070198ERA, eff Mar 16, 2007 [ IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #07-198(E) was filed with the Publisher March 20, 2007.]; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-1-30 71 IAC 5-1-30 Flat racing licensees mounted on a horse

71 IAC 5-1-30 Flat racing licensees mounted on a horse

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 30. No person, unless currently licensed and in good standing as a jockey, exercise rider, pony person, trainer, assistant trainer, or outrider, may be mounted on horseback while on association grounds. The stewards, with good cause and in consultation with the outrider, may grant temporary and limited exemptions to this subsection for specific individuals. Such an exemption shall be in writing and clearly identify the individual and the dates and times during which the exemption is valid.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-30; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-1-31 71 IAC 5-1-31 Flat racing safety helmets

71 IAC 5-1-31 Flat racing safety helmets

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 31. (a) Any person mounted on a horse or stable pony on the association grounds shall wear a properly secured safety helmet at all times. Additionally, all members of the starting gate crew shall also adhere to this section at all times while performing their duties or handling a horse. For the purpose of this section, a member of the starting gate crew means any person licensed as an assistant starter or any person who handles a horse at the starting gate.

(b) The safety helmet shall comply with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Rule 2293(a)(6). The licensee is responsible for providing sufficient evidence that his or her safety helmet meets this standard.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-31; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-1-32 71 IAC 5-1-32 Flat racing safety vest

71 IAC 5-1-32 Flat racing safety vest

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 32. (a) Any person mounted on a horse or stable pony on the association grounds shall wear a properly secured safety vest at all times. Additionally, all members of the starting gate crew shall also adhere to this section at all times while performing their duties or handling a horse. For the purpose of this section, a member of the starting gate crew means any person licensed as an assistant starter or any person who handles a horse at the starting gate.

(b) The safety vest shall comply with the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Rule 2293(b)(6). The licensee is responsible for providing sufficient evidence that his or her safety vest meets this standard.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-1-32; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

Rule 2

71 IAC 5-2-1 71 IAC 5-2-1 Licensing requirements for owners

Rule 2. Owners

71 IAC 5-2-1 Licensing requirements for owners

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 1. (a) Each person who has a five percent (5%) or more ownership or beneficial interest in a horse is required to be licensed. An applicant for an owner's license can be of any age.

(b) An applicant for an owner's license shall own or lease a horse which is:

(1) eligible to race; and

(2) registered with the racing secretary.

(c) If younger than eighteen (18) years of age, an applicant for an owner's license shall submit a notarized affidavit from his or her parent or legal guardian stating that the parent or legal guardian assumes responsibility for the applicant's financial, contractual, and other obligations relating to the applicant's participation in racing. In addition, the parents or legal guardians of an applicant for an owner's license under the age of eighteen (18) must be licensed as an owner.

(d) If the commission or its designee has reason to doubt the financial responsibility of an applicant for an owner's license, the applicant may be required to complete a verified financial statement.

(e) Each licensed owner and trainer is responsible for disclosure to the commission or its designee of the true and entire ownership of each of his or her horses registered with the racing secretary. Any change in ownership of a horse registered with the racing secretary shall be approved by the judges. Each owner shall comply with all licensing requirements.

(f) Each licensed owner is responsible for disclosure to the commission or its designee of the identity of the true and bona fide trainer of each of his or her horses registered with the racing secretary. Any change in the trainer of a horse registered with the racing secretary shall be approved by the judges. Each trainer shall comply with all licensing requirements.

(g) The commission or its designee may refuse, deny, suspend, or revoke an owner's license for the spouse, member of the immediate family, or household of a person ineligible to be licensed as an owner, unless there is a showing by clear and convincing evidence on the part of the applicant or licensed owner, and the commission determines that participation in racing will not permit a person to serve as a substitute for an ineligible person. To the extent the commission or its designee obtains information that raises a reasonable suspicion that any other person may be serving as a substitute for a person ineligible to be licensed as an owner, any horse whose ownership is in question may be placed on the judge's list. In such event, any horse whose bona fide ownership is at issue is ineligible to race until such time that the issue is proven by the entrant of the horse by clear and convincing evidence in accordance with the provisions of 71 IAC 7-1-35 or 71 IAC 7.5-5-2. The transfer of a horse to circumvent the intent of a commission rule or ruling is prohibited.

(h) Each person licensed as an owner consents to the release of records or information required by these rules relating to the medication, care, and/or treatment of a horse by a veterinarian. Additionally, each owner waives and releases any claim that he or she might have against any veterinarian resulting from, or in any way relating to, the release of records or information to the commission pertaining to the medication, care, and/or treatment of a horse. This provision also serves as and provides a corresponding consent and waiver by and on behalf of the trainer of each of the owner's horses.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-2-1; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1144; emergency rule filed Jun 15, 1995, 5:00 p.m.: 18 IR 2848, eff Jul 1, 1995; emergency rule filed Mar 25, 1996, 10:15 a.m.: 19 IR 2075; emergency rule filed Feb 20, 2001, 10:08 a.m.: 24 IR 2099; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; emergency rule filed Mar 10, 2006, 11:00 a.m.: 29 IR 2211; emergency rule filed Mar 20, 2007, 1:43 p.m.: 20070404-IR-071070198ERA, eff Mar 16, 2007 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #07-198(E) was filed with the Publisher March 20, 2007.]; 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)

71 IAC 5-2-2 71 IAC 5-2-2 Licensing requirements for multiple owners

71 IAC 5-2-2 Licensing requirements for multiple owners

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 2. (a) If the legal owner of any horse is:

(1) a partnership;

(2) a corporation;

(3) a syndicate; or

(4) any other association or entity;

each shareholder or partner shall be licensed as required in section 1 of this rule.

(b) Each partnership, corporation, syndicate, or other association or entity shall disclose to the commission all owners holding a five percent (5%) or greater beneficial interest, unless otherwise required by the commission.

(c) Each partnership, corporation, syndicate, or other association or entity which includes an owner with less than a five percent (5%) ownership or beneficial interest shall file with the commission an affidavit which attests that, to the best of their knowledge, every owner, regardless of their ownership or beneficial interest, is not presently ineligible for licensing or suspended in any racing jurisdiction.

(d) To obtain an owner's license, an owner with less than a five percent (5%) ownership or beneficial interest in a horse shall establish a bona fide need for the license and the issuance of such license shall be approved by the judges.

(e) Application for joint ownership shall include a designation of a managing owner and a business address. Receipt of any correspondence, notice, or order at such address shall constitute official notice to all persons involved in the ownership of such horse.

(f) The written appointment of a managing owner or authorized agent shall be filed with the commission.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-2-2; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1144; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-2-3 71 IAC 5-2-3 Lease agreements

71 IAC 5-2-3 Lease agreements

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 3. A horse may be raced under lease provided a completed breed registry or other lease form acceptable to the commission is attached to the certificate of registration and on file with the commission. The lessor and lessee shall be licensed as horse owners.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-2-3; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1144; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-2-4 71 IAC 5-2-4 Stable name registration

71 IAC 5-2-4 Stable name registration

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 4. (a) For standardbred racing, all current year registrations of stable names by the USTA shall be recognized in Indiana upon payment of the appropriate fees.

(b) Licensed owners and lessees may adopt a stable name subject to the approval of the USTA for standardbred racing and the commission for flat racing.

(c) The applicant shall identify all persons using the stable name. Changes shall be reported immediately to the commission.

(d) A person who has registered a stable name may cancel it upon written notice to the commission.

(e) The stable name and the name of the owner shall be published in the program.

(f) All people using a stable name shall comply with all rules regarding licensing of owners.

(g) In the event one (1) of the owners or persons listed in a registered stable is suspended, all horses shall be included.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-2-4; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1145; emergency rule filed Aug 10, 1994, 3:30 p.m.: 17 IR 2906; 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)

71 IAC 5-2-5 71 IAC 5-2-5 Racing colors

71 IAC 5-2-5 Racing colors

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 5. (a) The racing colors to be worn by each driver or jockey in a race shall be described in the program, and any change shall be announced to the public prior to the commencement of the race.

(b) For flat racing, owners or trainers shall provide racing colors, which may be subject to the approval of the commission, except at race tracks where colors are furnished by the association. Racing colors shall be registered with the racing secretary. The stewards may authorize a temporary substitution of racing colors when necessary.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-2-5; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1145; emergency rule filed Feb 20, 2001, 10:08 a.m.: 24 IR 2099; 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)

71 IAC 5-2-6 71 IAC 5-2-6 Owner - positive tests

71 IAC 5-2-6 Owner - positive tests

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2; IC 4-31-13-1

Affected: IC 4-31-6-6

Sec. 6. (a) The owner or owners of horses testing positive more than one (1) time during the preceding five (5) years for a prohibited substance other than phenylbutazone, flunixin, or ketoprofen, may, at the discretion of the executive director or the judges, be required to stable all horses participating in a race meet on the grounds of the association or place all horses in the detention barn, or both, the day before or the day of the scheduled race, or both. A positive test under this section includes violations in Indiana and other jurisdictions.

(b) Special consideration shall be given to positive tests for Class 1, 2, or 3 drugs as listed in the most recent version of the ARCI Uniform Classification Guidelines for Foreign Substances and Recommended Penalties Model Rules. Special consideration shall also be given to TC02 violations, blood gas violations, and to findings of any drug, medication, or foreign substance administered within twenty-four (24) hours of a horse's scheduled race.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-2-6; emergency rule filed Mar 20, 2007, 1:43 p.m.: 20070404-IR-071070198ERA, eff Mar 16, 2007 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #07-198(E) was filed with the Publisher March 20, 2007.]; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; filed Nov 10, 2014, 2:07 p.m.: 20141210-IR-071140230FRA; 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 Oct 15, 2024, 2:44 p.m.: 20241113-IR-071240253FRA ; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

Rule 3

71 IAC 5-3-1 71 IAC 5-3-1 Eligibility

Rule 3. Trainers

71 IAC 5-3-1 Eligibility

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 1. (a) An applicant for a license as trainer or assistant trainer shall:

(1) Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.

(2) Be qualified, as determined by the judges or other commission designee, by reason of experience, background, and knowledge of racing.

(b) For standardbred racing, an applicant shall hold a currently valid trainer's license issued by the USTA or Standardbred Canada. Applicants holding Standardbred Canada licenses only must provide a complete Standardbred Canada ruling history from that organization to the judges prior to being licensed.

(c) For flat racing, a trainer'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 a barn test.

(d) An applicant not previously licensed as a trainer shall be required to pass a written or oral examination and a demonstration of practical skills administered by:

(1) for standardbred racing, the USTA/Standardbred Canada or their designee; or

(2) for flat racing, the stewards;

prior to being licensed as a trainer.

(e) Each licensed owner and trainer is responsible for disclosure to the commission or its designee of the true and bona fide trainer of each of his or her horses registered with the racing secretary. Any change in the trainer of a horse registered with the racing secretary shall be approved by the judges or stewards. Each trainer shall comply with all licensing requirements.

(f) The commission may refuse, deny, suspend, or revoke a trainer's license for the spouse, member of the immediate family, or household of a person ineligible to be licensed as a trainer, unless there is a showing, by clear and convincing evidence, on the part of the licensed trainer, applicant, or licensed owner, and the commission determines that participation in racing will not permit a person to serve as a substitute for an ineligible person. The transfer of a horse to a trainer who would circumvent the intent of a commission rule or ruling is prohibited.

(g) The commission's designee may refuse a trainer's license for the spouse, member of the immediate family, or household of a person ineligible to be licensed as a trainer, unless there is a showing by clear and convincing evidence on the part of the licensed trainer, applicant, or licensed owner, and the commission determines that participation in racing will not permit a person to serve as a substitute for an ineligible person.

(h) To the extent the commission or its designee obtains information that raises a reasonable suspicion that any other person may be serving as a substitute for a person ineligible to be licensed as a trainer, any horse that the substitute is training may be placed on the judge's list. In such event, any horse involving an issue of the true and bona fide trainer is ineligible to race until such time that the issue is proven by the entrant of the horse by clear and convincing evidence in accordance with the provisions of 71 IAC 7-1-35 or 71 IAC 7.5-5-2.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-3-1; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1145; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; emergency rule filed May 10, 2005, 3:20 p.m.: 28 IR 2746; emergency rule filed Mar 20, 2007, 1:43 p.m.: 20070404-IR-071070198ERA, eff Mar 16, 2007 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #07-198(E) was filed with the Publisher March 20, 2007.]; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Mar 23, 2010, 1:27 p.m.: 20100331-IR-071100170ERA; emergency rule filed Dec 23, 2013, 1:43 p.m.: 20140108-IR-071130567ERA; 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)

71 IAC 5-3-2 71 IAC 5-3-2 Trainer responsibility

71 IAC 5-3-2 Trainer responsibility

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 2. (a) The trainer is responsible for:

(1) the condition of horses he or she trains entered in an official workout or race;

(2) the presence of any prohibited drug, medication, or other substance, including permitted medication in excess of the maximum allowable level, in horses he or she trains, regardless of the acts of third parties. A positive test for a prohibited drug, medication, or substance, including permitted medication in excess of the maximum allowable level, as reported by a commission-approved laboratory, is prima facie evidence of a violation of this rule. In the absence of substantial evidence to the contrary, the trainer shall be responsible; and

(3) ensuring that all people employed by them are knowledgeable of and observe all commission rules and regulations.

(b) A trainer shall prevent the administration of any drug or medication or other prohibited substance that may cause a violation of these rules.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-3-2; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1145; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Mar 19, 2009, 11:07 a.m.: 20090401-IR-071090195ERA, eff Mar 12, 2009 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #09-195(E) was filed with the Publisher March 19, 2009.]; 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)

71 IAC 5-3-3 71 IAC 5-3-3 Other responsibilities

71 IAC 5-3-3 Other responsibilities

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 3. (a) A trainer is responsible for the following:

(1) The condition and contents of stalls, tack rooms, feed rooms, sleeping rooms, and other areas which have been assigned by the association.

(2) Maintaining the assigned stable area in a clean, neat, and sanitary condition at all times.

(3) Ensuring that fire prevention rules are strictly observed in the assigned stable area.

(4) Providing a list to the commission of the trainer's employees on association grounds and any other area under the jurisdiction of the commission. The list shall include each employee's:

(A) name;

(B) occupation; and

The commission shall be notified by the trainer, in writing, within twenty-four (24) hours of any change.

(5) The proper identity, custody, care, health, condition, and safety of horses in the trainer's care, custody, or control, including that outlined in 71 IAC 8 or 71 IAC 8.5.

(6) Disclosure of the true and entire ownership of each horse in the trainer's care, custody, or control. Any change in ownership shall be reported immediately to, and approved by, the judges or stewards and recorded by the racing secretary.

(7) Training all horses owned wholly or in part by the trainer which are participating at the race meeting.

(8) Registering with the racing secretary each horse in the trainer's charge within twenty-four (24) hours of the horse's arrival on association grounds.

(9) Using the services of practicing veterinarians licensed by the commission to attend horses that are on association grounds. No trainer shall permit a veterinarian whose license is suspended in any jurisdiction or who is excluded from the stable area of tracks under the jurisdiction of the commission to treat any horse, regardless of its location, that has or will be actively participating in racing in Indiana during a given calendar year.

(10) Immediately reporting the alteration of the sex of a horse in the trainer's care to the horse identifier and the racing secretary, whose office shall note such alteration on the USTA electronic eligibility or its certificate of registration.

(11) Promptly reporting to the racing secretary and the official veterinarian any horse on which a posterior digital neurectomy (heel denerving) has been performed, and ensuring that such fact is designated on the USTA electronic eligibility or its certificate of registration.

(12) Promptly reporting to the judges and the official veterinarian the serious illness of any horse in the trainer's charge.

(13) Promptly reporting the death of any horse in the trainer's care on association grounds to the judges and the official veterinarian, and compliance with 71 IAC 8 or 71 IAC 8.5 governing postmortem examinations.

(14) Maintaining a knowledge of the medication record and status of all horses in the trainer's care.

(15) Immediately reporting to the judges and the official veterinarian if the trainer knows, or has cause to believe, that a horse in the trainer's custody, care, or control has received any prohibited drugs or medication.

(16) Representing an owner in making entries and scratches, and in all other matters pertaining to racing.

(17) Horses entered as to eligibility.

(18) Ensuring the fitness of a horse to perform creditably.

(19) Ensuring that the trainer's horses are properly shod, bandaged, and equipped.

(20) Equipment used on a horse shall not affect the placement of, or obstruct the visibility of, the head number or saddle pad.

(21) Presenting the trainer's horse in the paddock at the appointed time before the race in which the horse is entered.

(22) Personally attending to the trainer's horses in the paddock, or designating a licensee to attend to the horse in the paddock unless excused by the judges.

(23) Instructing the driver or jockey to give their best effort during a race, and that each horse shall be driven or ridden to win.

(24) Attending the collection of a urine or blood sample from the horse in the trainer's charge or delegating a licensed employee or the owner of the horse to do so.

(25) Promptly notifying the owner of a horse of a positive test or blood gas analysis report performed on the trainer's horse indicating levels in violation of 71 IAC 8 or 71 IAC 8.5.

(26) Notifying horse owners upon the revocation or suspension of the trainer's license.

(27) Guard and protect all horses in the trainer's care.

(28) Account for fees and services rendered on behalf of any horse in the trainer's care to the appropriate owner or owners.

(29) Determine the training regimen of all horses in the trainer's care.

(30) For standardbred racing, ensuring that electronic eligibility is registered with the USTA prior to entry in a race or qualifying race.

(31) Immediately notifying the judges, or in their absence, commission or track security, of any contact a practicing veterinarian or their helper has with a horse within twenty-four (24) hours of its scheduled race, except for the administration of furosemide in accordance with commission rules.

(32) Ensuring that owners and employees are properly licensed prior to participating on race day.

(b) Upon application by the owner, the judges may approve the transfer of such horses to the care of another licensed trainer, and, upon such approved transfer, such horses may be entered to race.

(c) No trainer shall assign any of the trainer's duties or responsibilities to any person that is disqualified or ineligible to participate in racing or is not appropriately licensed.

(d) No trainer shall assume any of the above responsibilities for a horse not under the trainer's active care, custody, and supervision.

(e) No trainer shall practice the trainer's profession except under their own name.

(f) No trainer shall train for another trainer licensed by the commission.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-3-3; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1146; emergency rule filed Jan 27, 1995, 3:30 p.m.: 18 IR 1498; emergency rule filed Jun 8, 1999, 9:31 a.m.: 22 IR 3125, eff May 26, 1999 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the secretary of state. LSA Document #99-108(E) was filed with the secretary of state June 8, 1999.]; emergency rule filed Mar 27, 2000, 8:20 a.m.: 23 IR 2005; emergency rule filed Feb 20, 2001, 10:08 a.m.: 24 IR 2100; errata filed Jun 21, 2001, 3:21 p.m.: 24 IR 3652; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; emergency rule filed Mar 27, 2002, 10:25 a.m.: 25 IR 2535; emergency rule filed Mar 10, 2006, 11:00 a.m.: 29 IR 2212; errata filed Apr 10, 2006, 2:00 p.m.: 29 IR 2546; emergency rule filed Mar 20, 2007, 1:43 p.m.: 20070404-IR-071070198ERA, eff Mar 16, 2007 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #07-198(E) was filed with the Publisher March 20, 2007.]; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Mar 19, 2009, 11:07 a.m.: 20090401-IR-071090195ERA, eff Mar 12, 2009 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #09-195(E) was filed with the Publisher March 19, 2009.]; emergency rule filed Mar 23, 2010, 1:27 p.m.: 20100331-IR-071100170ERA; emergency rule filed Mar 3, 2011, 11:50 a.m.: 20110309-IR-071110100ERA; emergency rule filed Mar 8, 2012, 11:43 a.m.: 20120321-IR-071120117ERA; emergency rule filed Mar 17, 2017, 1:04 p.m.: 20170322-IR-071170167ERA; 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)

71 IAC 5-3-3.1 71 IAC 5-3-3.1 "In Today" responsibilities

71 IAC 5-3-3.1 "In Today" responsibilities

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9; IC 4-31-12-1; IC 4-31-13-4

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 3.1. (a) A trainer or their licensed designee shall be available to assist with the identification of the trainer's horse on the day of its scheduled race during the time period set forth in the track rules established by the association and approved by the commission or its executive director.

(b) A horse may not be moved to any other stall after the association employee identifies the horse the morning of its scheduled race.

(c) After the association employee identifies a horse the morning of its scheduled race, the horse may not be removed from its stall, with the exception of walking, bathing, shoeing, training, or emergency situations.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-3-3.1; emergency rule filed Mar 10, 2006,11:00 a.m.: 29 IR 2213; emergency rule filed Apr 24, 2006, 11:11 a.m.: 29 IR 3033; 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)

71 IAC 5-3-4 71 IAC 5-3-4 Restrictions on wagering

71 IAC 5-3-4 Restrictions on wagering

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 4. A trainer shall only be allowed to wager on the trainer's horse or entries to win or finish first in combination with other horses.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-3-4; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1146; 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)

71 IAC 5-3-5 71 IAC 5-3-5 Assistant trainers

71 IAC 5-3-5 Assistant trainers

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 5. (a) Upon the demonstration of a valid need, a trainer may employ an assistant trainer as approved by the judges. The assistant trainer shall be licensed prior to acting in such capacity on behalf of the trainer.

(b) Qualifications for obtaining an assistant trainer's license shall be prescribed by the judges and the commission and may include those requirements prescribed in section 1 of this rule.

(c) An assistant trainer may substitute for and shall assume the same duties, responsibilities, and restrictions as imposed on the licensed trainer. In which case, the trainer shall be jointly responsible for the assistant trainer's compliance with these rules.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-3-5; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1146; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-3-6 71 IAC 5-3-6 Substitute trainers

71 IAC 5-3-6 Substitute trainers

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 6. (a) A trainer, absent for more than five (5) days from the trainer's responsibility as a licensed trainer, shall obtain another licensed trainer to substitute.

(b) A substitute trainer shall accept responsibility for the horses and be approved by the judges.

(c) A substitute trainer and the absent trainer shall be jointly responsible as absolute insurers of the condition of their horses entered in an official race pursuant to this section.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-3-6; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1147; emergency rule filed Jun 8, 1999, 9:31 a.m.: 22 IR 3126, eff May 26, 1999 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the secretary of state. LSA Document #99-108(E) was filed with the secretary of state June 8, 1999.]; emergency rule filed Feb 20, 2001, 10:08 a.m.: 24 IR 2101; 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)

Rule 4

71 IAC 5-4-1 71 IAC 5-4-1 Drivers; licensing

Rule 4. Drivers

71 IAC 5-4-1 Drivers; licensing

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 1. (a) A person who desires to drive harness horses in pari-mutuel races and/or qualifying races shall first apply for and obtain a license prior to driving in races and qualifying races at tracks licensed by the commission, along with the recommendation of the judges.

(b) Every applicant for a driver's license shall satisfy the judges, in a manner prescribed by the judges, that the applicant meets all of the following qualifications:

(1) Has had at least one (1) year's training experience and has demonstrated the ability to drive.

(2) Is physically and mentally competent to drive.

(3) Is knowledgeable of, and conversant in, the training and driving of harness horses.

(4) Is familiar with the rules of racing.

(5) Has a minimum of 20/40 corrected vision in both eyes or, if the individual is blind in one (1) eye, not less than 20/30 corrected vision in the other eye, as indicated on the USTA Drivers License Card.

(6) Is not less than sixteen (16) years of age.

(7) Is the holder of a currently valid "A" (full), "CD" (conditional/probationary), or "P" (provisional) license issued by the USTA, or comparable licensing issued by the CTA.

(c) Proper licensing notwithstanding, the judges at any race meeting may refuse to permit any driver to compete in a race if, in their judgment, the driver is unfit, unqualified, or too inexperienced to drive. Such driver may be required to submit to a physical examination under conditions specified by the judges.

(d) A person aspiring to become a driver may, after successfully completing a written examination administered by the USTA or CTA, apply for licensing to drive in qualifying races and non-betting races only. Persons granted "QF" (qualifying fair) licenses shall not be less than sixteen (16) years of age and have the approval of the judges. All such persons driving in such races shall do so under the scrutiny of the judges and, where instituted, a horsemen's advisory committee, which shall present its observations to the judges in writing. To aid in making a determination on the ability and qualification of the holder of a "QF" (qualifying fair) license, the judges may require the driver to go a rated mile, with the times for the mile and the quarters thereof to be declared beforehand by the driver.

(e) A driver holding a provisional license shall not be considered for advancement to a full license by the judges until the driver has qualified pursuant to one of the following provisions:

(1) Had at least one (1) year's driving experience while holding a "P" (provisional) license, plus twenty-five (25) satisfactory pari-mutuel starts in the calendar year before application.

(2) Had at least one (1) year's driving experience while holding a "P" (provisional) license, but had not less than fifty (50) satisfactory pari-mutuel starts and the written approval from the judges at a recognized meeting.

(3) Made twenty-five (25) satisfactory starts at pari-mutuel or grand circuit meetings in the two (2) calendar years preceding the date of application if the driver has had not less than fifty (50) satisfactory fair starts.

(f) A driver who presently holds a license and wishes to obtain a license in a higher category and who has not previously submitted to a written test may be required to take a written test before becoming eligible to obtain a license in a higher category.

(g) Repeated rule violations shall be considered grounds for refusal to grant, or grounds for revocation of, any driver's license.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4-1; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1147; emergency rule filed Jan 27, 1995, 3:30 p.m.: 18 IR 1499; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Mar 19, 2009, 11:07 a.m.: 20090401-IR-071090195ERA, eff Mar 12, 2009 [IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #09-195(E) was filed with the Publisher March 19, 2009.]; 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)

71 IAC 5-4-2 71 IAC 5-4-2 Drivers; presence in paddock

71 IAC 5-4-2 Drivers; presence in paddock

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 2. Drivers leaving the paddock area for good cause prior to completing their drives must first obtain a signed and dated permit from the paddock judge or security designee. These permits must be returned to the paddock judge. Returning drivers must retest on the breathalyzer prior to driving.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4-2; emergency rule filed Mar 8, 2012, 11:43 a.m.: 20120321-IR-071120117ERA; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

Rule 4.5

71 IAC 5-4.5-1 71 IAC 5-4.5-1 Eligibility

Rule 4.5. Jockeys

71 IAC 5-4.5-1 Eligibility

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 1. (a) No person under eighteen (18) years of age shall be licensed by the commission as a jockey or apprentice jockey. However, a jockey or apprentice jockey sixteen (16) years of age or older, who has previously been licensed in another jurisdiction, may be licensed by the commission.

(b) A jockey shall pass a physical examination given within the previous twelve (12) months by a licensed physician affirming fitness to participate as a jockey. The stewards may require that any jockey be reexamined and may refuse to allow any jockey to ride pending completion of such examination.

(c) An applicant shall show competence by prior licensing and the demonstration of a riding ability, which may include participation in up to five (5) races with the prior approval of the stewards, with the consideration of the recommendations from the starter, the head outrider, and the designated representatives of the jockeys and the horsemen at the track. The demonstration of riding ability is defined at a minimum of:

(1) breaking a horse in company from the starting gate;

(2) working a horse in company around the turn and down the stretch;

(3) switching the riding crop from one (1) hand to the other while maintaining control of the horse in a stretch drive; and

(4) causing a horse to switch leads coming out of a turn.

(d) A jockey may be licensed as an owner and/or trainer; however, the jockey may not accept an engagement to ride any horse not owned or trained by the jockey in a race in which a horse that is owned or trained by the jockey is also entered.

(e) A person whose weight exceeds one hundred thirty (130) pounds at the time of application shall not be licensed as a jockey.

(f) A jockey shall fulfill all engagements except by permission of the stewards for good cause.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4.5-1; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-4.5-2 71 IAC 5-4.5-2 Apprentice jockeys

71 IAC 5-4.5-2 Apprentice jockeys

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 2. (a) An applicant may be prohibited from riding until the stewards or the commission has sufficient opportunity to verify the applicant's previous riding experience.

(b) The conditions of an apprentice jockey license do not apply to quarter horse racing. A jockey's performance in quarter horse racing does not apply to the conditions of an apprentice jockey license.

(d) An apprentice certificate may be obtained from the stewards on a form provided by the commission. A person shall not receive more than one (1) apprentice certificate. In case of emergencies, a copy of the original may be obtained from the commission where it was issued.

(e) An apprentice jockey shall ride with a ten (10) pound weight allowance, beginning with the apprentice jockey's first mount until the apprentice wins five (5) races. Once the apprentice jockey wins their fifth race, they shall ride with a seven (7) pound weight allowance for a period of one (1) year from the date of their fifth win. During the course of this year, if the apprentice jockey wins a total of forty (40) races, they will ride with a five (5) pound allowance until such time as that year is up. If the apprentice jockey does not win forty (40) races within the year, they shall retain their apprenticeship for additional year or until the fortieth win. After that time, if the apprentice jockey does not win forty (40) races the second year, they will no longer be considered an apprentice jockey; they will become a journeyman jockey.

(f) If an apprentice jockey is unable to ride for a period of seven (7) consecutive days or more after the date of the apprentice jockey's fifth winning mount because of service in national armed forces, enrollment in an institution of secondary or higher education, or because of physical disablement, the commission may extend the time during which the apprentice weight allowance may be claimed for a period not to exceed the period the apprentice jockey was unable to ride. The apprentice jockey extension form approved by the commission shall be completed and provided to the commission. The commission currently licensing the apprentice jockey shall have the authority to grant an extension to an eligible applicant, but only after the apprentice has produced on the approved form documentation verifying time lost as defined by this regulation. An apprentice may petition one (1) of the jurisdictions in which they are licensed and riding for an extension of the time for claiming apprentice weight allowances, and the apprentice shall be bound by the decision of the jurisdiction so petitioned.

(g) The conditions set forth in section 1 of this rule shall also apply.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4.5-2; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-4.5-3 71 IAC 5-4.5-3 Foreign jockeys

71 IAC 5-4.5-3 Foreign jockeys

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 3. Upon applying for a license in this jurisdiction, a jockey from a foreign country shall declare that the jockey is a holder of a valid license in the jockey's country and currently not under suspension. To facilitate this process, the jockey shall present this information in a language recognized in this jurisdiction to the commission.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4.5-3; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-4.5-4 71 IAC 5-4.5-4 Jockey responsibility

71 IAC 5-4.5-4 Jockey responsibility

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 4. (a) A jockey shall give a best effort during a race, and each horse shall be ridden to win. A jockey shall not ease up on or coast to the finish, without reasonable cause, even if the horse has no apparent chance to win prize money.

(b) A jockey shall not have a valet attendant except one provided and compensated by the association.

(c) No person other than the licensed contract employer or a licensed jockey agent may make riding arrangements for a rider, except that a jockey not represented by a jockey agent may make the jockey's own riding engagements.

(d) A jockey shall have no more than one (1) jockey agent.

(e) No revocation of a jockey agent's authority is effective until the jockey notifies the stewards in writing of the revocation of the jockey agent's authority.

(f) A jockey is required to have their colors (silks) and rain jackets tucked into their pants at all times while visible to the public. However, during inclement weather, the stewards may permit jockeys to not tuck their rain jacket into their pants provided their silks are appropriately tied at or above the waist, ensuring a uniform and tidy appearance. All rain jackets must be white.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4.5-4; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-4.5-5 71 IAC 5-4.5-5 Jockey betting

71 IAC 5-4.5-5 Jockey betting

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 5. A jockey shall only be allowed to wager on a race in which the jockey is riding. A jockey shall only be allowed to wager if:

(1) the owner or trainer of the horse which the jockey is riding makes the wager for the jockey;

(2) the jockey only wagers on the jockey's own mount to win or finish first in combination with other horses in multiple type wagers; and

(3) records of such wagers are kept and available for presentation upon request by the stewards.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4.5-5; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-4.5-6 71 IAC 5-4.5-6 Jockey's spouse

71 IAC 5-4.5-6 Jockey's spouse

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 6. A jockey shall not compete in any race against a horse which is owned or trained by the jockey's spouse.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4.5-6; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-4.5-7 71 IAC 5-4.5-7 Jockey mount fees

71 IAC 5-4.5-7 Jockey mount fees

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 7. In the absence of a contract or special agreement, jockey mount fees shall be as follows:

Purse	Winning Mount	Second Place Mount	Third Place Mount	Losing Mount
$5,000-$9,999	10% of Win Purse	$90	$75	$65
$10,000-$14,999	10% of Win Purse	5% of Place Purse	$85	$75
$15,000-$24,999	10% of Win Purse	5% of Place Purse	$100	$80
$25,000-$49,999	10% of Win Purse	5% of Place Purse	5% of Show Purse	$90
$50,000-$99,999	10% of Win Purse	5% of Place Purse	5% of Show Purse	$100
$100,000 and Up	10% of Win Purse	5% of Place Purse	5% of Show Purse	$125

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-4.5-7; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

Rule 5

71 IAC 5-5-1 71 IAC 5-5-1 Licenses required

Rule 5. Owners' Authorized Agents

71 IAC 5-5-1 Licenses required

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 1. (a) An authorized agent shall obtain a license from the commission.

(b) Application for license shall be filed for each owner represented.

(c) A written instrument signed by the owner shall accompany the application and shall clearly set forth the delegated powers of the authorized agent. The owner's signature on the written instrument shall be acknowledged before a notary public if the owner is not present at the track when the license is applied for.

(d) If the written instrument is a power of attorney it shall be filed with the commission and attached to the regular application form.

(e) Any changes shall be made in writing and filed as provided in subsection (c).

(f) The authorized agent's appointment may be terminated by the owner, in writing, acknowledged before a notary public and filed with the commission whereupon the license shall not be valid.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-5-1; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1148; readopted filed Oct 30, 2001, 11:50 a.m.: 25 IR 899; readopted filed Mar 23, 2007, 11:31 a.m.: 20070404-IR-071070030RFA; emergency rule filed Mar 19, 2009, 11:07 a.m.: 20090401-IR-071090195ERA, eff Mar 12, 2009 [ IC 4-22-2-37.1 establishes the effectiveness of an emergency rule upon filing with the Publisher. LSA Document #09-195(E) was filed with the Publisher March 19, 2009.]; 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; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-5-2 71 IAC 5-5-2 Powers and duties

71 IAC 5-5-2 Powers and duties

Authority: IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 2. (a) A licensed authorized agent may perform on behalf of the licensed owner-principal all acts as relate to racing, as specified in the agency appointment, that could be performed by the principal if such principal were present.

(b) In executing any document on behalf of the principal, the authorized agent shall clearly identify the authorized agent and the owner-principal.

(c) When an authorized agent enters a claim for the account of a principal, the name of the licensed owner for whom the claim is made and the name of the authorized agent shall appear on the claim slip or card.

(d) Authorized agents are responsible for disclosure of the true and entire ownership of each horse for which they have authority. Any change in ownership shall be reported immediately to and approved by the judges, and for standardbred racing, reported to the USTA for recording.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-5-2; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1148; emergency rule filed Aug 10, 1994, 3:30 p.m.: 17 IR 2906; 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)

Rule 5.5

71 IAC 5-5.5-1 71 IAC 5-5.5-1 Eligibility

Rule 5.5. Jockey Agents

71 IAC 5-5.5-1 Eligibility

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

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

(1) provide written proof of agency with at least one (1) jockey licensed by the commission;

(2) demonstrate to the stewards that the applicant has a contract for agency with at least one (1) jockey who has been licensed by the commission; and

(3) be qualified, as determined by the stewards or other commission designee, by reason of experience, background, and knowledge.

(b) A jockey agent's license from another jurisdiction may be accepted as evidence of experience and qualifications. Evidence of qualifications may require passing one (1) or both of the following:

(1) A written examination.

(2) An interview or oral examination.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-5.5-1; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-5.5-2 71 IAC 5-5.5-2 Limit on contracts

71 IAC 5-5.5-2 Limit on contracts

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 2. A jockey agent may serve as agent for no more than two (2) jockeys and one (1) apprentice jockey.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-5.5-2; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-5.5-3 71 IAC 5-5.5-3 Responsibilities

71 IAC 5-5.5-3 Responsibilities

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 3. (a) A jockey agent shall not make or assist in making engagements for a jockey other than the jockeys the agent is licensed to represent.

(b) A jockey agent shall have completed the appointment of jockey agent form provided by the commission for all jockeys he represents. Furthermore, the agent shall complete the revocation of appointment when the agent withdraws or is discharged from representation. Such form shall be filed with the stewards prior to the first draw in which a jockey is listed to ride.

(c) A jockey agent shall notify the stewards, in writing, prior to withdrawing from representation of a jockey and shall submit to the stewards a list of any unfulfilled engagements made for the jockey.

(d) All persons permitted to make riding engagements shall maintain current and accurate records of all engagements made, such records being subject to examination by the stewards at any time.

(e) The stewards may require a jockey agent located outside Indiana, whose jockey is licensed and riding in Indiana, to secure an Indiana license and file any applicable forms.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-5.5-3; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-5.5-4 71 IAC 5-5.5-4 Prohibited areas

71 IAC 5-5.5-4 Prohibited areas

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 4. A jockey agent is prohibited from entering the winner's circle, racing strip, paddock, or saddling enclosure during the hours of racing, unless permitted by the stewards.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-5.5-4; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-5.5-5 71 IAC 5-5.5-5 Agent withdrawal

71 IAC 5-5.5-5 Agent withdrawal

Authority: IC 4-31-6-2

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 5. (a) When a jockey agent withdraws from representation of a jockey, the jockey agent shall immediately notify the stewards and shall submit to the stewards a list of any unfulfilled engagements for the jockey.

(b) A jockey agent shall not be permitted to withdraw from the representation of any jockey unless written notice to the stewards has been provided.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-5.5-5; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

Rule 6

71 IAC 5-6-1 71 IAC 5-6-1 Eligibility

Rule 6. Horseshoers

71 IAC 5-6-1 Eligibility

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.

(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)

Rule 7

71 IAC 5-7-1 71 IAC 5-7-1 Assessment of fees

Rule 7. Licensee Fee Schedule

71 IAC 5-7-1 Assessment of fees

Authority: IC 4-31-3-8; IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 1. Fees not specified elsewhere under IC 4-31 or this title are specified under this rule.

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-7-1; filed Oct 15, 2024, 2:08 p.m.: 20241113-IR-071240252FRA; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-7-2 71 IAC 5-7-2 Breed development fund nomination fees

71 IAC 5-7-2 Breed development fund nomination fees

Authority: IC 4-31-3-8; IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 2. Nomination fees deposited into the breed development fund are as follows:


Name of Entry	General Description of Entry	Fee
Late Closer	Standardbred horses entered into Indiana late closing races as defined in 71 IAC 1-1-53	$100
Sire Stakes	Standardbred horses entered into Indiana sire stakes races as defined in 71 IAC 1-1-103	$500

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-7-2; filed Oct 15, 2024, 2:08 p.m.: 20241113-IR-071240252FRA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-7-3 71 IAC 5-7-3 Standardbred horse fund nomination fees

71 IAC 5-7-3 Standardbred horse fund nomination fees

Authority: IC 4-31-3-8; IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 3. Nomination fees deposited into the standardbred horse fund are as follows:


Name of Entry	General Description of Entry	Fee
Indiana Sired Fair Circuit	Standardbred horses entered into Indiana sired fair circuit races	$300

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-7-3; filed Oct 15, 2024, 2:08 p.m.: 20241113-IR-071240252FRA; readopted filed Oct 15, 2025, 3:59 p.m.: 20251105-IR-071240480RFA)

71 IAC 5-7-4 71 IAC 5-7-4 Individual licensing fees

71 IAC 5-7-4 Individual licensing fees

Authority: IC 4-31-3-8; IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31-6-12

Sec. 4. Licensing fees for individuals licensed by the commission for pari-mutuel racing are as follows:

Licensee Title	General Description of Licensee	Fee
Groom/Exercise Rider/Hotwalker	Hired to engage in daily care of horses on backside of tracks	$15
HBPA Employee	Employee of the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association	$15
ISA Employee	Employee of the Indiana Standardbred Association	$15
Pari-Mutuel Clerk	Track employee designated to accept and pay out wagers from the general public	$15
Pony Rider	Parades thoroughbred and quarter horses before loading them into starting gate	$15
Track Employee	Employee of either Harrah's Hoosier Park or Horseshoe Indianapolis racetracks	$15
Transporter	Transports horses from track to track or training facility	$15
Vendor Employee	Employee of vendor licensed at Harrah's Hoosier Park or Horseshoe Indianapolis	$15
Apprentice Jockey	Individual training to become a licensed jockey	$35
Assistant Trainer	Individual who assists trainer of horses	$35
Authorized Agent	Individual authorized to claim a horse on another individual's behalf as defined in 71 IAC 1-1-12	$35
Claiming	Individual authorized to claim a horse on their own in a claiming race as defined in 71 IAC 1-1-20	$35
Driver	Individual licensed to drive a cart in a standardbred race as defined in 71 IAC 1-1-35	$35
Farrier	Craftsperson who trims and shoes horses' hooves as qualified under 71 IAC 5-6-1	$35
Assistant Farrier	Individual who assists farrier	$35
Horsemen's Bookkeeper	Track employee who manages purse payments to horsemen	$35
Jockey	Individual who rides a horse in thoroughbred or quarter horse race	$35
Massage Therapist Helper	Assistant to massage therapist for horses	$35
Outrider	Track employee who maintains safety during race	$35
Owner	Individual who owns at least 5% of a horse as defined in 71 IAC 1-1-74	$35
QF Driver	Qualifying/fair drivers apprenticing to get their driver's permit	$35
Racing Officials	Commission or track officials listed in 71 IAC 3-1-1	$35
Starting Gate Crew	Track employees responsible for operating the starting gate	$35
Trainer	Individual responsible for duties listed in 71 IAC 5-3 and 71 IAC 5.5-1	$35
Valet	Individuals who assist jockeys in jockeys' quarters	$35
Veterinarian's Assistant	Individual who assists veterinarians on backside of track	$35
Track Management	Members of the Harrah's Hoosier Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis track management staff	$60
Equine Dentist	Individual providing dental care to horses at Harrah's Hoosier Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis	$100
Jockey Agent	Manager of jockeys who assists in securing jockeys for horses	$100
Massage Therapist	Individual providing massage therapy for horses at Harrah's Hoosier Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis	$100
Teeth Floater	Individual providing teeth floating services pursuant to IC 4-31-6-12	$100
Veterinarian - Practicing	Veterinarian providing services for hire at Harrah's Hoosier Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis	$100
Veterinarian - Track	Veterinarian employed by Harrah's Hoosier Park or Horseshoe Indianapolis to provide certain services	$100
Vendor/Contractor	Owner of a business tangentially connected to horse racing	$100

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-7-4; filed Oct 15, 2024, 2:08 p.m.: 20241113-IR-071240252FRA; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5-7-5 71 IAC 5-7-5 Badge fees

71 IAC 5-7-5 Badge fees

Authority: IC 4-31-3-8; IC 4-31-3-9

Affected: IC 4-31

Sec. 5. Badge fees for individuals licensed by the commission for pari-mutuel racing are as follows:

Fingerprint Fee	Fee for fingerprints required under 71 IAC 3-1-2.1, 71 IAC 3.5-1-3, and 71 IAC 5-1	$27
Change of Badge	Change of personal information on badge	$5
Additional Badge	Additional badge furnished on request	$5
License Change	Change of license type on badge	$5
Lost Badge Replacement	Replacement badge for individual who lost their badge	$5

(Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 5-7-5; filed Oct 15, 2024, 2:08 p.m.: 20241113-IR-071240252FRA; filed Mar 16, 2026, 11:21 a.m.: 20260415-IR-071250679FRA)

71 IAC 5 — ARTICLE 5. LICENSEES

Rule 1

71 IAC 5-1-1 71 IAC 5-1-1 Licenses required

71 IAC 5-1-2 71 IAC 5-1-2 Fingerprinting and licensing reciprocity

71 IAC 5-1-3 71 IAC 5-1-3 Multi-state licensing information

71 IAC 5-1-4 71 IAC 5-1-4 Age requirement

71 IAC 5-1-5 71 IAC 5-1-5 Consent to investigation

71 IAC 5-1-6 71 IAC 5-1-6 Consent to search and seizure

71 IAC 5-1-7 71 IAC 5-1-7 Approval or recommendations by judges

71 IAC 5-1-8 71 IAC 5-1-8 Employer responsibility

71 IAC 5-1-9 71 IAC 5-1-9 Employer endorsement of license applications

71 IAC 5-1-10 71 IAC 5-1-10 Workers' compensation

71 IAC 5-1-11 71 IAC 5-1-11 Financial responsibility

71 IAC 5-1-12 71 IAC 5-1-12 License refusal

71 IAC 5-1-13 71 IAC 5-1-13 License denial

71 IAC 5-1-14 71 IAC 5-1-14 Grounds for sanctions (Repealed)

71 IAC 5-1-15 71 IAC 5-1-15 Reciprocity

71 IAC 5-1-16 71 IAC 5-1-16 License restrictions, limitations, and conditions

71 IAC 5-1-17 71 IAC 5-1-17 Duration of license

71 IAC 5-1-18 71 IAC 5-1-18 Changes in application information

71 IAC 5-1-19 71 IAC 5-1-19 Temporary licenses (Repealed)

71 IAC 5-1-20 71 IAC 5-1-20 More than one license

71 IAC 5-1-21 71 IAC 5-1-21 Conflict of interest

71 IAC 5-1-22 71 IAC 5-1-22 License presentation

71 IAC 5-1-23 71 IAC 5-1-23 Visitor's pass

71 IAC 5-1-24 71 IAC 5-1-24 Credentials property of commission

71 IAC 5-1-25 71 IAC 5-1-25 Knowledge of rules

71 IAC 5-1-26 71 IAC 5-1-26 Cooperation with investigations

71 IAC 5-1-27 71 IAC 5-1-27 Reporting known or suspected irregularities and rule violations

71 IAC 5-1-28 71 IAC 5-1-28 Review of horse transfers

71 IAC 5-1-29 71 IAC 5-1-29 Review of trainer transfers

71 IAC 5-1-30 71 IAC 5-1-30 Flat racing licensees mounted on a horse

71 IAC 5-1-31 71 IAC 5-1-31 Flat racing safety helmets

71 IAC 5-1-32 71 IAC 5-1-32 Flat racing safety vest

Rule 2

71 IAC 5-2-1 71 IAC 5-2-1 Licensing requirements for owners

71 IAC 5-2-2 71 IAC 5-2-2 Licensing requirements for multiple owners

71 IAC 5-2-3 71 IAC 5-2-3 Lease agreements

71 IAC 5-2-4 71 IAC 5-2-4 Stable name registration

71 IAC 5-2-5 71 IAC 5-2-5 Racing colors

71 IAC 5-2-6 71 IAC 5-2-6 Owner - positive tests

Rule 3

71 IAC 5-3-1 71 IAC 5-3-1 Eligibility

71 IAC 5-3-2 71 IAC 5-3-2 Trainer responsibility

71 IAC 5-3-3 71 IAC 5-3-3 Other responsibilities

71 IAC 5-3-3.1 71 IAC 5-3-3.1 "In Today" responsibilities

71 IAC 5-3-4 71 IAC 5-3-4 Restrictions on wagering

71 IAC 5-3-5 71 IAC 5-3-5 Assistant trainers

71 IAC 5-3-6 71 IAC 5-3-6 Substitute trainers

Rule 4

71 IAC 5-4-1 71 IAC 5-4-1 Drivers; licensing

71 IAC 5-4-2 71 IAC 5-4-2 Drivers; presence in paddock

Rule 4.5

71 IAC 5-4.5-1 71 IAC 5-4.5-1 Eligibility

71 IAC 5-4.5-2 71 IAC 5-4.5-2 Apprentice jockeys

71 IAC 5-4.5-3 71 IAC 5-4.5-3 Foreign jockeys

71 IAC 5-4.5-4 71 IAC 5-4.5-4 Jockey responsibility

71 IAC 5-4.5-5 71 IAC 5-4.5-5 Jockey betting

71 IAC 5-4.5-6 71 IAC 5-4.5-6 Jockey's spouse

71 IAC 5-4.5-7 71 IAC 5-4.5-7 Jockey mount fees

Rule 5

71 IAC 5-5-1 71 IAC 5-5-1 Licenses required

71 IAC 5-5-2 71 IAC 5-5-2 Powers and duties

Rule 5.5

71 IAC 5-5.5-1 71 IAC 5-5.5-1 Eligibility

71 IAC 5-5.5-2 71 IAC 5-5.5-2 Limit on contracts

71 IAC 5-5.5-3 71 IAC 5-5.5-3 Responsibilities

71 IAC 5-5.5-4 71 IAC 5-5.5-4 Prohibited areas

71 IAC 5-5.5-5 71 IAC 5-5.5-5 Agent withdrawal

Rule 6

71 IAC 5-6-1 71 IAC 5-6-1 Eligibility

Rule 7

71 IAC 5-7-1 71 IAC 5-7-1 Assessment of fees

71 IAC 5-7-2 71 IAC 5-7-2 Breed development fund nomination fees

71 IAC 5-7-3 71 IAC 5-7-3 Standardbred horse fund nomination fees

71 IAC 5-7-4 71 IAC 5-7-4 Individual licensing fees

71 IAC 5-7-5 71 IAC 5-7-5 Badge fees

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