Section 71IAC8-2-1. General provisions

   An excess level of sodium (Na), bicarbonate (HCO₃), or pH shall be deemed to have an adverse effect on the horse by changing the normal physiological state of the horse. Excess levels of sodium (Na), bicarbonate (HCO₃), or pH in the horse are deemed to be contrary to the best interests of standardbred racing and to the best interests of the welfare of the equine participants and shall be a violation of these rules. (Indiana Horse Racing Commission; 71 IAC 8-2-1; emergency rule filed Feb 10, 1994, 9:20 a.m.: 17 IR 1170; 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)