For the Record

Penalties for Rule Violations

OFFICIAL NOTICES

Contributed by the Regulation Department unless otherwise indicated. The following official notices are only intended to give penalty information for a given case and not to disclose the factual basis for each violation or penalty. For matters heard by the Hearing Committee, a Hearing Panel decides each case based on the evidence presented at the hearing and takes into account many factors that may raise or lower a given penalty. For example, the Hearing Committee takes into account such things as whether the violation was intentional or unintentional, the nature of the violation, the credibility of witnesses, Penalty Guidelines, penalties in similar cases, past violations of Federation rules by a respondent, and many other mitigating factors.

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BELYNDA BOND of Pilot Point, Texas, violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Equifest II Horse Show held on August 4-8, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse HEROLOV DE WY after it had been administered and/ or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin.

For this violation it was determined that BELYNDA BOND be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by HEROLOV DE WY at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

DALTON BUDD of Sheridan, Ind., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Lexington Junior League Horse Show held on July 12-17, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse ANDERSON COOPER after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin.

For this violation it was determined that DALTON BUDD be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by ANDERSON COOPER at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

JOHN D. GARDNER of Pendergrass, Ga., violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d, of this Federation, in connection with the All American Horse Classic Horse Show held September 8-11, 2021, in that he approached the competition steward and forcefully removed a bamboo pole from her hands immediately following her confiscation of the pole from another exhibitor. Gardner also used disrespectful language, including the use of profanity, toward the steward.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Gardner to resolve this matter outside of a hearing. Gardner fully cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceedings. In determining the proper penalty, the Federation took into account the seriousness of the violations and determined that the following penalty was appropriate.

For these violations it was determined that JOHN D. GARDNER shall be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $300 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1k.

ALEXANDRIA GARRITY of Flemington, N.J., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Old Salem Farm May II Horse Show held on May 18-23, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse EXCLUSIVE BREW after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin.

For this violation it was determined that ALEXANDRIA GARRITY be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by EXCLUSIVE BREW at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

GREAT SOUTHWEST EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LP, as Licensee, violated Chapter 3, GR302.1.h.3, of this Federation, in connection with the Texas Winter Frost Fire Horse Show held December 16-19, 2021, in that the competition offered and held the USHJA Jumping Seat Medal class, although the competition was not licensed to hold this class.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Great Southwest Equestrian Center to resolve this matter outside of a hearing, to which they fully cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceedings. In determining the proper penalty, the Federation took into account

the seriousness of the violation and determined that the following penalty was appropriate.

For this violation it was determined that GREAT SOUTHWEST EQUESTRIAN CENTER, LP, as Licensee, shall be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1k.

JESSICA HART of Bedford, Mass., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with Fieldstone Spring Festival I Horse Show held on May 12-16, 2021, in that she, as rider/lessee, exhibited the horse, J’ADORE Z, after it had been administered and/or contained in its body Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid.

For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, JESSICA HART be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any licensed competition for five months and is excluded from all competition grounds during licensed competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant, or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities; (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any licensed competition; and (4) from attending, observing, or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities.

The five-month suspension shall commence on March 1, 2022, and terminate at midnight on July 31, 2022. Any horse or horses owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation, or stable of hers, or shown in her name or for her reputation (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c, for the same period.

JESSICA HART was also fined $5,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by J’ADORE Z at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

LACY HUDSON of Austin, Texas, violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Tryon Summer I Horse Show held on June 18-20, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse CASSIOPEIA CELLESTIN after it had been administered and/or contained in its body dexamethasone in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level.

For this violation it was determined that LACY HUDSON be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,250 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. This fine was enhanced due to the level of dexamethasone detected. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by CASSIOPEIA CELLESTIN at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

LANGER EQUESTRIAN GROUP, INC., as Licensee, violated Chapter 3, GR301.1, and Chapter 9, GR902.3, of this Federation, in connection with the Riders Cup Horse Show held October 21-24, 2021, in that they held unlicensed local hunter classes on licensed dates.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Langer Equestrian Group, Inc., to resolve this matter outside of a hearing, to which they fully cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceedings. In determining the proper penalty, the Federation took into account the seriousness of the violation and determined that the following penalty was appropriate.

For this violation it was determined that LANGER EQUESTRIAN GROUP, INC., as Licensee, shall be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1k.

DONALD LEFEVER of Roberts, Wisc., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with Sahara Sands Spring Classic Horse Show held on April 30 - May 2, 2021, in that, he, as trainer, exhibited the horse MAGNETIC PERSONALITY after it had been administered and/or contained in its body acepromazine and 2-(1-hydroxyethyl) promazine sulfoxide.

For this violation it was determined that pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, DONALD LEFEVER be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any licensed competition for two months and is excluded from all competition grounds during licensed competitions for that period: (1) as an exhibitor, participant, or spectator; (2) from participating in all Federation affairs and activities; (3) from holding or exercising office in the Federation or in any licensed competition; and (4) from attending, observing, or participating in any event, forum, meeting, program, clinic, task force, or committee of the Federation, sponsored by or conducted by the Federation, or held in connection with the Federation and any of its activities.

The two-month suspension shall commence on April 1, 2022, and terminate at midnight on May 31, 2022. Any horse or horses owned, leased, or of any partnership, corporation or stable of his, or shown in his name or for his reputation (whether such interest was held at the time of the alleged violation or acquired thereafter), shall also be suspended, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1c, for the same period.

DONALD LEFEVER was also fined $1,500 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by MAGNETIC PERSONALITY at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

JAMIE MILLS of Columbus, Ohio, violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Brave Horse IV Horse Show held on July 21-25, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse DOUBLE PLAY after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin. FOR SALE

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For this violation it was determined that JAMIE MILLS be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by DOUBLE PLAY at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

ANGELA MOORE of Johnstown, Ohio, violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Brave Horse VI Horse Show held on September 1-5, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse SWEET SPOT CTF after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin.

For this violation it was determined that ANGELA MOORE be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by SWEET SPOT CTF at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

MARY RIVAS of Sag Harbor, N.Y., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with The Princeton Classic Preview Horse Show held on July 21-25, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse WONDERBOY MARCKHOEVE after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin.

For this violation it was determined that MARY RIVAS be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by WONDERBOY MARCKHOEVE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

KOBI RHODES of Wellington, Fla., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC Summer III Horse Show held on August 26-29, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse CASHEW Q after it had been administered and/or contained in its body dexamethasone in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level.

For this violation it was determined that KOBI RHODES be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by CASHEW Q at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

ALEXIS SCOTT of West Des Moines, Iowa, violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the NSHR National Championship Finals Horse Show held on September 16-18, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse WGA ROSE DANCER after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin.

For this violation it was determined that ALEXIS SCOTT be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by WGA ROSE DANCER at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

MOLLY SEWELL of Wellington, Fla., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the HITS on the Hudson VIII Horse Show held on September 8-12, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse INVERNESS after it had been administered and/or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin.

For this violation it was determined that MOLLY SEWELL be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $750 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by INVERNESS at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

LISA TOMASELLI of Southbury, Conn., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Old Salem Farm Horse Show held August 26-29, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse VALENTINA after it had been administered and/or contained in its body hydroxyzine and cetirizine. The facts and mitigating factors in this case supported the following penalty even though it is below the suggested range for Category II Violations outlined

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For this violation it was determined that LISA TOMASELLI be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by VALENTINA at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

NADA WISE of Hempstead, Texas, violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Great Southwest Round Up Horse Show held May 6-9, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse SAUSALITO after it had been administered and/or contained in its body hydroxyzine and cetirizine. The facts and mitigating factors in this case supported the following penalty even though it is below the suggested range for Category II Violations outlined in the Drugs and Medications Penalty Guidelines.

For this violation it was determined that NADA WISE be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by SAUSALITO at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

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