Meds, Testing & Regulations
Thyroxine Restricted
Please be aware of the thyroxine restriction rule that
passed at the IHRC meeting on March 1, 2022.
This rule applies to both harness and flat racing.
This rule is effective immediately.
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Quarter Horse Hair Testing Policy
The IHRC
enacted this hair testing policy to ensure that the abuse of clenbuterol and
albuterol do not endanger the equine or human athlete, and do not degrade
the public trust in Indiana's racing product.
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information regarding this policy
Click to view 2023 Horseshoe Indianapolis Quarter Horse Hair Test Conditions
Albuterol Use
Indiana Commission to Consider
Prohibiting Albuterol For Quarter Horses
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Indiana Announces Equine Drug Testing Program
The Indiana Horse Racing Commission unveiled their 2015 drug testing program
at its public meeting
on March 10, 2015.
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Equine Piroplasmosis Testing
All racing,
training and stabled Quarter Horses are required to have a negative Equine
Piroplasmosis test in order to enter the grounds at the Indiana Grand Racing
& Casino. No entry will be accepted for a race if the test results are not
on file. The test is required every 6 months.
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information
IHRC Withdrawal Guideline for Methylprednisolone Acetate
Based upon from the RMTC (Racing Medication & Testing Consortium), the withdrawal guideline for methylprednisolone acetate is now 21 days.
Cobalt Regulations & Results
At their September
4, 2014 meeting the Indiana Horse Racing Commission voted unanimously
to
approve the RMTC's recommended threshold level of 25 ppb for cobalt
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information
AQHA Tattooer
Mandy Green is the AQHA Tattooer.
You may contact Mandy
to set up an appointment to get your horses tattooed.
Call or Text 859-307-4227