INDIANAPOLIS, IN—MAY 5, 2017—The Indiana Horse Racing Commission announced this week their approval for the use of flipping halters for Quarter Horses.

The approval is subject to the following requirements:

• Trainers must get the approval of the starter for each horse’s use
• The use of a flipping halter must be declared at the time of entry
• The use of flipping halters will be noted in the race program
• All trainers must abide by the starter's requirements, or the use of flipping halters will be discontinued.

Persons with questions regarding the use of flipping halters in Indiana are asked to contact Indiana Grand's starter Steve Peterman at 502.435.4501.