For the Record

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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STEPHANIE ANGUS, of Mooresboro, N.C., violated Chapter 9, GR906.4, and Chapter 7, GR702.1.d, of this Federation, in connection with the WEF Premiere Horse Show held Jan. 5-9, 2022, in that, as trainer, she misrepresented the identity of a horse by permitting the horse to participate in class #1076 under the identity and entry number of another horse.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Angus to resolve this matter outside of a hearing. Angus fully cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceedings. It was determined that the violation was unintentional and the result of a lack of communication between the agent of the horse and Angus. In determining the proper penalty, the Federation took into account the seriousness of the violation as well as the facts presented and determined that the following penalty was appropriate.

For this violation, it was determined that STEPHANIE ANGUS shall be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $300 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1k. Additionally, the results for class #1076 have been revised to reflect a disqualification of the entry in question, in accordance with Chapter 9, GR906.4.

ANN BLANKENSHIP, of La Jolla, Calif., violated Chapter 7, GR702.1k, and Chapter 8, GR848.6 and GR848.7, of this Federation, in that she competed at the World’s Championship Horse Show held on Aug. 21-28, 2021, although she was not eligible to do so, due to the fact that she was on the Federation Medical Suspension List.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Blankenship to resolve this matter outside of a hearing. Blankenship cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceedings. Blankenship demonstrated that she had been medically cleared to compete and the unintentional violation was the result of her failing to timely obtain and submit the proper paperwork. In determining the proper penalty, the Federation took into account the seriousness of the violation as well as the facts presented and determined that the following penalty was appropriate.

For these violations, it was determined that ANN BLANKENSHIP shall be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1k.

JENNIFER BLISS of Wellington, Fla. violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Holiday Festival I Horse Show held on Dec. 15-19, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse HONOR CODE 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 JENNIFER BLISS 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 HONOR CODE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

ELLEN COROB of San Luis Obispo, Calif., was sanctioned by the California Dressage Society (CDS) Executive Board because over the course of a five-year period while she served as Chapter Chair, Show Manager, and/ or CDS President she admittedly embezzled money from the organization, which was later paid back in full. Such action constitutes a violation of Chapter 7, GR702.1d, of this Federation.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Corob to resolve this matter outside of a hearing. Corob 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 ELLEN COROB shall, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1i, be permanently ineligible to serve in any official capacity in the Federation or for any Licensed Competition, including but not limited to serving in the role of Competition Manager, Secretary,

Steward, or Technical Delegate.

Furthermore, ELLEN COROB shall, pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR7031.f, be found not in good standing, suspended from membership, and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for six months, and is excluded from all competition grounds (cannot be on grounds from the time participants are admitted on the competition grounds until the last time for departure. For example, suspended individuals may not be on competition grounds during schooling or other such days prior to the start of the competition for any purpose, including such things as coaching riders, training or schooling horses, or trailering horses on or off 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 six-month suspension shall commence on March 19, 2022, and terminate at midnight on September 19, 2022. Any horse or horses, completely or in part 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 time period. Regulations as to suspended persons are set forth in detail in Chapter 7, GR704.

For this violation, ELLEN COROB shall be fined in the amount of $3,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR702.1a.

JULIE CURTIN of Woodstock, Ga., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Atlanta Fall Classic I Horse Show held on November 11-14, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse, ICE, 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 JULIE CURTIN 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 ICE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

DOMINIQUE HOPKINS DAMICO of Ocala, Fla. violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Princeton Show Jumping Horse Show held on Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse BRIXTON 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 DOMINIQUEHOPKINS DAMICO 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 BRIXTON at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

BRITT V. HARLEY of Henderson, Nev., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Temecula Valley National Fall I Horse Show held on Oct. 13-17, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse PONTEDERA 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 BRITT V. HARLEY be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,250 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. The 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 PONTEDERA at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

LUCIE HERENDEEN of Oklahoma City, Okla., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with Fall Fun Horse Show held on Oct. 14-17, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse GLOW LIGHT VAN HOF TER EDE after it had been administered and/ or contained in its body flunixin in a plasma concentration exceeding

the maximum permitted level.

For this violation, it was determined that LUCIEHERENDEEN 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 GLOW LIGHT VAN HOF TER EDE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

RONALD BURT HONAKER of Wytheville, Va., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the ASHAV Horse Show held on Sept. 29-Oct. 2, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse I’M STRAPPED 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 RONALD BURT HONAKER 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 I’M STRAPPED at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

MARJORIE R. JUDD of Baton Rouge, La., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with UPHA American Royal National Championship Horse Show held on Nov. 8-13, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse I’M IN HEAVEN after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level.

For this violation, it was determined that MARJORIE R. JUDD 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 I’M IN HEAVEN at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

The KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD, as Competition Management, violated Chapter 7, GR706.1k, and Chapter 8, GR848.7, of this Federation, in connection with the World’s Championship Horse Show held August 21-28, 2021, by accepting the entry of an exhibitor who was on the Federation Medical Suspension List at the time of the competition, thereby failing to confirm the exhibitors’ eligibility to compete.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Competition Management to resolve this matter outside of a hearing. The Kentucky State Fair Board fully cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceedings and took responsibility for their actions. Competition Management admitted that the entry was not properly checked, which was the result of the large number of entries submitted for the competition. In determining the proper penalty, the Federation took into account the seriousness of the violation, noting that a large number of entries cannot excuse the requirement of ensuring all entries are eligible to compete. Accordingly, the Federation determined that the following penalty was appropriate.

For these violations, it was determined that the KENTUCKY STATE FAIR BOARD, as Competition Management, shall be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1k.

VICTORIA LACAGNINA of Santa Rosa Valley, Calif., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Blenheim Fall Tournament Horse Show held on Sept.15-19, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse TRUE BLUE 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 VICTORIALACAGNINA 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 TRUE BLUE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

PETER LOMBARDO of Moorpark, Calif., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Desert Circuit I Horse Show held on Jan. 19-23, 2022, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse COVER GIRL 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 PETER LOMBARDO 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 COVER GIRL at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

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PETER LOMBARDO of Moorpark, Calif., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with Desert Circuit II Horse Show held on Jan. 26-30, 2022, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse SERENGETI after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level.

For this violation, it was determined that PETER LOMBARDO 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 SERENGETI at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

VICKI MARKOWSKI of Rockleigh, N.J., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Great American Insurance Group/USDF Region 8 Dressage Championships held on Sept. 23-26, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse TRUELY TYME after it had been administered and/or contained in its body 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 VICKIMARKOWSKI 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 TRUELY TYME at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

GEORGY MASKREY-SEGESMAN of Somis, Calif., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Desert Circuit I held on Jan. 19-23, 2022, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse GERARDUS after it had been administered and/ or contained in its body 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 GEORGY MASKREY-SEGESMAN 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 GERARDUS at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

MARLENE PATTY MILLER of Doylestown, Pa., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Tewksbury Farms Stable November Horse Show held on Nov. 20-21, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse TIKTOK 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 MARLENE PATTY MILLER 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 TIKTOK at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

ERICAMITCHELL of Louisville, Ky., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Flying Cross Farm Horse Trials held Sept. 17-19, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse SHANIKO STAR 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 ERICA MITCHELL 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 SHANIKO STAR at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

MARIA RASMUSSEN of Royal Palm Beach, Fla., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with Capital Challenge Hunter Jumper Horse Show held on Oct. 4-10, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse HOBBS LANE after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level.

For this violation, it was determined that MARIA RASMUSSEN 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 HOBBS LANE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to

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KOBI RHODES of Wellington, Fla., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the WEF 6 Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC Horse Show held on Feb. 16-20, 2022, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse LORDI after it had been administered and/ or contained in its body methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level and guaifenesin.

Based on the information currently available to the Federation for the violation identified above, and in accordance with a second offense under Category I of the USEF Drugs and Medications Penalty Guidelines, the Federation determined that KOBI RHODES be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1000 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 LORDI at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

JODI RINARD, of Fort Lupton, Colo., violated Chapter 7, GR702.1d, of this Federation, in connection with the USEF/AVA National Vaulting Championships held Sept. 17-19, 2021, in that she was longeing the horse GARTH ISF in the warmup area when the horse became disobedient, which could have jeopardized the safety and performance of the other vaulters and horses present in the warm-up area.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Rinard to resolve this matter outside of a hearing. Rinard cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceedings and took responsibility for her actions. Rinard removed the horse from the warm-up after being approached by an official and claims that she was making efforts to remove the horse prior to the official arriving. Rinard understands the dangers that can result from a disobedient horse and demonstrated that going forward she will continue to ensure the safety and welfare of those around her are top priority by immediately removing a horse that could be posing a safety threat. In determining the proper penalty, the Federation took into account the seriousness of the violation as well as the facts presented and determined that the following penalty was appropriate.

For this violation, it was determined that JODI RINARD shall be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $300 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1k.

MITCHELL ROBINSON of Wellington, Fla., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Middleburg Classic Horse Show held on Sept. 22-26, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse CATBIRD after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level, methocarbamol in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level, and guaifenesin.

For this violation, it was determined that MITCHELLROBINSON be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,250 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 CATBIRD at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

ASHLEY STANNARD of Tucson, Ariz., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Temecula Valley Fall National II Horse Show held on Oct. 20-24, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse RAVENNA 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 ASHLEY STANNARD 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 RAVENNA at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

KRISTINE STEPHENSON of Rhinebeck, N.Y., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Ox Ridge June Horse Show held on June 15-20, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse SAWYER WF 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 KRISTINE STEPHENSON 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 SAWYER WF at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

BRENDANWILLIAMS, of Wellington, Fla., violated Chapter 9, GR906.4, and Chapter 7, GR702.1.d, of this Federation, in connection with the ESP Holiday Finale Horse Show held Dec. 29-Jan. 2, 2022, in that as trainer, he misrepresented the identity of a horse by entering and allowing the exhibition of the horse in two Add Back Hunter Classes under the identity of another horse.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with Williams to resolve this matter outside of a hearing. Williams cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceedings and took responsibility for his actions. Williams demonstrated that the violation was unintentional and the result of his carelessness in not understanding the rules regarding unrecognized/unrated classes. In determining the proper penalty, the Federation took into account the seriousness of the violation as well as the facts presented and determined that the following penalty was appropriate.

For this violation, it was determined that BRENDAN WILLIAMS shall be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $300 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1k. In accordance with Chapter 9, GR906.4, the horse was disqualified from the classes in question.

MICHAEL ZUKERMAN of Mill Neck, N.Y., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Old Salem Farm September Horse Show held on Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse VINTAGE after it had been administered and/or contained in its body flunixin in a plasma concentration exceeding the maximum permitted level.

For this violation, it was determined that MICHAELZUKERMAN 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 VINTAGE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

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