Safe Sport Sanctions
The U.S. Center for SafeSport maintains a Centralized Disciplinary Database as a resource designed to keep the public informed when individuals connected with the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Movements, including US Equestrian, are either subject to certain temporary restrictions pending investigation by the Center or are subject to certain sanctions after an investigation found them in violation of the SafeSport Code. To access the Centralized Disciplinary Database, go here https://uscenterforsafesport.org/response-and-resolution/disciplinary-database/
The following is a list of individuals who are prohibited from participating in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses, or sponsors. Please see General Rule 703 for details on the regulations of suspended persons.
*Sanctioned individuals who are deceased are removed from this list after 90 days.
Banned
The following individuals have been permanently banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport or USEF for violations of the SafeSport Code or Federation Rules.
| Name | City/State (Last Known) | NGB | Decision Date | Start Date | Violation(s) | Sanction(s) | Breed / Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACEBAL, KENNETH | ALPHARETTA, GA | Equestrian | 8/2/2018 | 8/2/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Dressage |
| AGUEL, GEORGE | AGOURA HILLS, CA | Equestrian | 8/2/2018 | 8/2/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Paso Fino |
| BACON, MICKEY | PARKER, CO | Equestrian | 8/2/2018 | 8/2/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Morgan |
| BELLUOMINI, GABRIEL | BAKERSFIELD, CA | Equestrian | 11/1/2019 | 11/1/2019 | Sexual Misconduct - involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Hunter |
| BRONFMAN, CLARE | DELANSON, NY | Equestrian | 10/1/2018 | 10/1/2018 | Criminal Disposition | Permanent Ineligibility | Jumper |
| CAMACHO, RUBEN | NOVELTY, OH | Equestrian | 6/13/2019 | 6/13/2019 | Criminal Disposition | Permanent Ineligibility | Hunter |
| CATES, RANDALL | EDMOND, OK | Equestrian | 2/26/2015 | 2/26/2015 | Sexual Misc. Involving Minors | Permanent Ineligibility | Saddlebred |
| DUNCAN, BARRY | WARRENTON, VA | Equestrian | 5/9/2018 | 5/9/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct | Permanent Ineligibility | Eventing |
| GIORGIO, JAMES | BROAD BROOK, CT | Equestrian | 7/21/2018 | 7/21/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Morgan |
| GODSEY, PHIL | TAYLORSVILLE, NC | Equestrian | 7/20/2018 | 7/20/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct | Permanent Ineligibility | Hackney/Roadster/Saddlebred |
| HEDIN, ROBERT | GLENMOORE, PA | Equestrian | 3/12/2018 | 3/12/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Eventing |
| LINDSTEDT, JOHN | SPENCER, MA | Equestrian | 4/2/2019 | 4/2/2019 | Sexual Misconduct - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Jumper |
| LOBEL, BARRY | BEDMINSTER, NJ | Equestrian | 4/28/2020 | 4/28/2020 | Sexual Misconduct - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Hunter |
| MILNE, STEVE | CORONADO, CA | Equestrian | 6/12/2020 | 6/12/2020 | Sexual Misconduct - Involving Minor (Subject to Appeal) | Permanent Ineligibility | Hunter |
| MONETTI, JOHN | SAINT JAMES, NY | Equestrian | 8/2/2018 | 8/2/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Hunter |
| MORRIS, GEORGE | PORT SAINT LUCIE, FL | Equestrian | 8/5/2019 | 8/5/2019 | Sexual Misconduct - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Jumper |
| NAVARRO, TOM | ALDIE, VA | Equestrian | 12/19/2018 | 12/19/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Jumper |
| SILVA, JOSEPH | SWANSEA, MA | Equestrian | 12/18/2018 | 12/18/2018 | Criminal disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Hunter |
| STEEGE, MITCHELL | STOW, MA | Equestrian | 11/12/2018 | 11/12/2018 | Sexual Misconduct - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Hunter |
| SUTTON, CHAN | BRUNSWICK, GA | Equestrian | 11/13/2018 | 11/13/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct | Permanent Ineligibility | SHRSP |
| ULMER, DONALD | WESSINGTON SPRINGS, SD | Equestrian | 1/10/2019 | 1/10/2019 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Permanent Ineligibility | Arabian |
| WHEELER, GORDON "CAPPY" | HARRODSBURG, KY | Equestrian | 8/2/2018 | 8/2/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct | Permanent Ineligibility | Saddlebred/Hackney/Hunter |
Interim
The following individuals have been placed on an interim suspension by the U.S. Center for SafeSport pending the outcome of a formal investigation and final decision.
| Name | City/State (Last Known) | NGB | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date | Violation(s) | Sanction(s) | Breed / Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELLERS, RICHARD R. | OREGON CITY, OR | Equestrian | 2/9/2021 | 2/9/2021 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper | |
| FELLERS, SHELLEY | OREGON CITY, OR | Equestrian | 2/9/2021 | 2/9/2021 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper | |
| MASTERS, DOUGLAS | LEXINGTON, KY | Equestrian | 2/25/2020 | 2/25/2020 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper | |
| MILINIK, PATRICIO | STAMFORD, CT | Equestrian | 5/13/2020 | 5/13/2020 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper | |
| NILFORUSHAN, ALI | RANCHO SANTA FE, CA | Equestrian | 2/19/2021 | 2/19/2021 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper | |
| SANCHEZ, ANTONIO | PETALUMA, CA | Equestrian | 2/5/2021 | 2/5/2021 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Arabian | |
| STAFFORD, SAM | SPRINGFIELD, KY | Equestrian | 2/13/2020 | 2/13/2020 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | SHRSP |
Suspensions
The following individuals have been sanctioned with a period of suspension by the U.S. Center for SafeSport or USEF for violations of the SafeSport Code or Federation Rules.
| Name | City/State (Last Known) | NGB | Decision Date | Start Date | End Date | Violation(s) | Sanction(s) | Breed / Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARISONE, MICHAEL | LONG VALLEY, NJ | Equestrian | 8/9/2019 | 8/9/2019 | Criminal Disposition | Ineligible | Dressage | |
| EFFRON, JENNIFER | FRANKFORT, KY | Equestrian | 12/17/2020 | 12/17/2020 | 3/17/2021 | Abuse of Process | Suspension | Saddlebred |
| HAMMERSCHMIDT, LISA | MONTPELIER, VA | Equestrian | 8/12/2019 | 8/12/2019 | Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor | Ineligible | Hunter | |
| HARRIES, DYLAN | CYPRESS, TX | Equestrian | 4/17/2020 | 4/17/2020 | Sexual Misconduct - involving Minor | Ineligible | Hunter | |
| KEOGH, THOMAS | COVENTRY, CT | Equestrian | 12/16/2019 | 12/16/2019 | Criminal Disposition | Ineligible | Hunter | |
| KROME, CAROLYN | WESTMINSTER, MD | Equestrian | 1/25/2021 | 1/25/2021 | 2/24/2021 | Abuse of Process | Suspension | Hunter |
| OWEN, PIERS | NEWFIELDS, NH | Equestrian | 2/16/2021 | 2/16/2021 | 5/16/2021 | Sexual Misconduct | Suspension | |
| PARDO, CARLOS | GROVE CITY, OH | Equestrian | 3/26/2020 | 3/26/2020 | 9/26/2021 | Intimate Relationship - Involving Minor | Suspension | Jumper |
| SERIO, TOMMY | ABERDEEN, NC | Equestrian | 5/18/2020 | 5/18/2020 | 11/18/2021 | Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance, Sexual Misconduct | Suspension | Hunter |