NOTIFICATION OF CONDITION AND TREATMENT OF A HORSE

In accordance with Rule 188 (A) (4) "Notification of Condition and Treatment" forms are available for horses treated within the preceding seven (7) days and require a trainer to notify:

i) The horse's condition for which it was treated;

ii) Treatment administered;

iii) The date of the last administration of treatment;

iv) Person who administered the last treatment.

This notification must be submitted to the Stewards or the Official Veterinary Surgeon no later than 1 hour prior to the scheduled starting time of the race.

Australian Harness Racing Rule 190B requires trainers to maintain a log book:-

i) listing all therapeutic substances in his or her possession.

ii) recording all details of treatment administered to a horse in his or her possession.

To ensure compliance a trainer may be required to produce such log book for inspection. This log book must be up to date.