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SURPRISE YOURSELF

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A BIT OF GLAMOR

With nine show-stopping designs, the Bit of LUV Collection by Karina Brez Jewelry is comprised of a bit-inspired necklace, link bracelet, and ring, each available in 18-karat yellow, rose, or white gold. $1,500-$4,000. Karinabrez.com

YOUR PERFECT FIT

SHEFIT’s Ultimate Sports Bra® is the go-to sports bra for equestrians, guaranteed to minimize bounce by 50% compared to the leading brand. Superior support and function with easy-on, easy-off, and customized adjustability for your perfect fit. Save 15% of your first purchase with discount code USEF15. $75. shefit.com

PUT YOUR STAMP ON IT

The perfect stationery to express your equestrian lifestyle. These Gait Silhouette note cards are printed on luxury linen paper and allow you to add your name. Each pack includes 20 cards measuring 7” x 5”. $28. horseshoegreetings.com

STYLE POINTS PLUS

N2 Saddlery, the Official Saddle of the U.S. Dressage Team, offers this decadent chocolate brown Cardhu model featuring the finest European leather with an inviting grippy soft hide seat and thigh block, accented with whiskey mock croc patent leather, amber Swarovski crystals, and gold piping. This is just one of the thousands of stunning design combinations to make your show season a winner. Each N2 Saddle is built to allow the horse to freely use their topline and shoulder, while seating the rider in the ideal position to use their aids effectively. From just under $6,000. n2saddlery.com

YOU DESERVE A HALO

Charles Owen’s Halo helmet has 360-degree ventilation and unrivaled safety. The unique lattice harness is designed to self-adjust to give you a snug and secure fit. Halo meets three international safety standards, including PAS015. Combine it with optional MIPS technology for even more confidence when you ride or drive. From $540. charlesowen.com

YOUTHFUL SPIRIT

The Maya Delorez Young Rider Collection has sporty and functional riding apparel, like this Freddie Tech Polo, for boys and girls in sizes 4XS to XS. Designed with equestrians in mind, the products are adapted to cope with the tough, dirty, and sweaty environments that life at the barn entails. $99. mayadelorez.com/young-riders

A BIT INGENIOUS

Dalman Jump Co.’s bit tree holds more than 400 bits and is a must-have tack room accessory. Designed for maximum organization, the bit tree allows for greater accessibility and visibility of your farm’s bit collection. It boasts a powder-coated, all-aluminum exterior and swivel wheels for easy transport. Also available in custom colors. $975. dalmanjumpco.com

STOP THE GRIND

All-natural, bite-sized GumBits pieces are the perfect blend of treat and training tool. Intended for use with or without a bridle, GumBits naturally promotes chewing activity, activates salivation, and eliminates teeth-grinding. Dubbed “chewing gum for horses,” GumBits are currently used by a selection of the world’s top competitors. $40. gumbits.com A YOUNG READER’S DELIGHT

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PRETTY IS AND PRETTY DOES

Not just another pretty pad, the TechQuilt Shaped Show Pad has breathable non-slip mesh under the panels and anti-friction ETC™ under the flaps keep your saddle secure so you can focus on your ride. Stay-Dry lining wicks moisture away as quickly as your horse can sweat, internal batting won’t absorb soaps, and the unique girth slot neatly contains the girth. High-profile shape, finished with a Classic Medallion® fleece rolled edge for the ultimate show ring look. $159.95. toklat.com

Introducing Ariat’s Italian collection, crafted in Italy from the best-in-class makers of equestrian clothing. The women’s Speranza Show Coat is poised for competition, featuring premium 360-degree stretch fabric, a beautifully tailored European fit, and elegant minimalist details. $699.95. ariat.com

TRACK YOUR TRAINING

Learn from the best with Ridely’s video library with a digital journal to plan and track your training. Ridely features hundreds of training videos in various disciplines, and the digital journal helps you plan and log daily training and more for less than the cost of a carrot a day. Subscriptions range from three months to lifetime, and US Equestrian members get a 30% discount for the full-version Ridely PRO with code USEF30. $49$220. ridely.com/pro.

THE CLASSIC BRIDLE

The GP bridle is a classic dressage bridle available in several different color combinations. The extra-soft padded drop-shaped noseband is perfect for horses that have sensitive jaws and cheekbones. It is also the ultimate bridle for horses who are used to a traditional English noseband and that may need the extra support of a flash. $329. psofsweden.com

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.

US Equestrian members can access and search the United States Equestrian Federation Suspension List online at USequestrian.org. Hover over the Compete tab on the homepage. In the menu that appears, click Ineligibility List under Rules, Regulations, and Grievances.

JASON BERRY of Verona, Va., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Raleigh Indoor Spring Hunter Jumper Classic Horse Show held on March 18-21, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse AT LAST 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 JASON BERRY 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 AT LAST at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

LESLIE BUTZER of Boca Raton, Fla., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with Equestrian Sport Productions LLC Spring 2 held on April 14-18, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse BOCA’S BETTERLATETHANNEVER 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 LESLIE BUTZER 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 BOCA’S BETTER LATE THAN NEVER at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

HEATHERLY DAVIS of Simi Valley, Calif., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Huntington Beach Sunshine Classic Horse Show held on July 15-18, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse MONOGRAM 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 HEATHERLY DAVIS 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 MONOGRAM at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

EMILY ELEK-BURTARD of Ixonia, Wash., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Ledges Winter Classic April Horse Show held on April 8-11, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse QUICKSILVER GRACE NOTE 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 EMILY ELEK-BURTARD 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 QUICKSILVER GRACE NOTE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

CUSTIS FERGUSON of Rancho Santa Fe, Calif., violated Chapter 4, GR410411, of this Federation, in connection with the Blenheim Spring Classic III Horse Show held on April 7-11, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse KADANCE DE LAUBRY after it had been administered and/or contained in its body lidocaine and 3-hydroxylidocaine. 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 CUSTIS FERGUSON be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and 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 KADANCE DE LAUBRY at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

NICK HANESS of Temecula, Calif., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Desert Circuit I Horse Show held on January 19-24, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse WEST PORT 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 NICK HANESS 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 WEST PORT at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g. BRANDON HOWARD of Flower Mound, Texas, violated Chapter 7, GR702.1.d, of this Federation, in connection with the Show Jumping Classic Horse Show held May 19-23, 2021, in that on or about May 21, 2021, he engaged in actions deemed unsportsmanlike through the excessive use of the whip while riding a horse by the name of CZECH PLEASE.

For this violation, it was determined that BRANDON HOWARD be censured pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1a, and fined $1,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j.

NICOLE KANE of Corona Del Mar, Calif., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Huntington Beach Sunshine Classic Horse Show held on July 15-18, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse SUTHERLAND 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 NICOLE KANE 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 SUTHERLAND at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

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HOLLY KALSO of Rochester Hills, Mich., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Hunter Jumper Assn. of Michigan Horse Show held on May 19-23, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse BALTIC SOLEIL 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 HOLLY KALSO 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 BALTIC SOLEIL at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

CHAD KEENUM of Upperville, Va., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC Spring 2 Horse Show held on April 14-18, 2021, in that he, as trainer, exhibited the horse LENNOX 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 CHAD KEENUM 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 LENNOX at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

LAUREN KISSEL of Canton, Ga., violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with USEF Pony Finals held on August 10-15, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse CAUSE FOR APPLAUSE 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 LAUREN KISSEL 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 CAUSEFORAPPLAUSE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

OLIVER MCCARTHY of Cochranville, Pa., violated Chapter 4, GR403, GR404, GR410, GR411, and GR414, and Chapter 7, GR702.1.d, of this Federation, in connection with the Summer Kick Off Horse Show held June 23-27, 2021, in that he presented the wrong horse for drug testing, following the selection of the horse MHSCARLOS for drug testing from class 813/814 ($5,000 1.25m NAL Jr/AM Classic 2.2a).

Additionally, as trainer, McCarthy exhibited the horse MHS CARLOS in class 813/814 after it had been administered and/or it contained in its body 2(1-hydroxyethyl) promazine sulfoxide and acepromazine. The admitted administration of acepromazine was injected into the horse within 12 hours prior to competing.

The Federation entered into an informal resolution with McCarthy to resolve this matter outside of a hearing. McCarthy fully cooperated with the Federation throughout the proceeding. 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 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1b and GR703.1f, OLIVER MCCARTHY be found not in good standing, suspended from membership and forbidden from the privilege of taking any part whatsoever in any Licensed Competition for 10 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 10-month suspension shall commence on March 1, 2022, and terminate at midnight on December 31, 2022. Any horse or horses, completely or in part 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 time period.

OLIVER MCCARTHY was also fined $12,000 pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1j. It was further directed

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that for this violation of the rules, all trophies, prizes, ribbons, and monies, if any, won by MHS CARLOS at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

ERICAROBSON of Southwest Ranches, Fla. violated Chapter 4, GR410, of this Federation, in connection with the Equestrian Sport Productions, LLC June I Horse Show held on June 3-6, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse TREVIOT MAGIC 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 ERICA ROBSON 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 TREVIOT MAGIC at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

GAIL SIMPSON of Lakeland, Minn., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Sahara Sands Spring Classic Horse Show held April 30-May 2, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse PKH TOUCH OF FAME (OZIN) 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 GAIL SIMPSON 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 PKH TOUCH OF FAME (OZIN) at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

LAUREN STEVENS of Littleton, Mass., violated Chapter 4, GR410-411, of this Federation, in connection with the Head of the Bay Classic I Horse Show held July 28-August 1, 2021, in that she, as trainer, exhibited the horse SVANTE 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 LAUREN STEVENS 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 SVANTE at said competition must be redistributed pursuant to Chapter 7, GR703.1g.

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