Section R. 285.822.3 - Eligibility of horses for breeders' awards and state supplementsRule 3.
(1) Eligibility of horses for breeders' awards and state supplements is established upon compliance with both of the following provisions: (a) An Arabian mare and stallion shall be registered with the department, on forms provided by the fairs and racing division, before a department certificate of foal eligibility will be issued.(b) A certificate of eligibility shall be issued by the director for a Michigan-bred horse. This certificate shall accompany the Arabian horse club registration certificate at the time of entry in a race. Such certification shall be issued 48 hours or more before post time.(2) The Arabian horse registry of America, inc., shall be considered the official record in determining the eligibility of a Michigan-bred horse foaled before 1984.Mich. Admin. Code R. 285.822.3