Section 1307.10  Bonafide Owner or Lessee

a)         A horse must race in the name of the bonafide owner or lessee. Nominators shall learn the facts of ownership about all horses in their care before making registration. Persons violating this rule may be fined, suspended or expelled.

b)         No horse shall be permitted to start that has not been fully identified to the satisfaction of the Board or its representative and the United States Trotting Association. Attempts to interfere with the identification or examination of any horse shall be regarded as fraud or attempt at fraud and the same penalties shall apply.