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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/centralized-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, or whose participation is limited as listed below. 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 |
| DEVORE, AMANDA | CHAPEL HILL, NC | Equestrian | 1/10/2022 | 1/10/2022 | (subject to appeal) Physical Misconduct | Permanent Ineligibility | Hunter |
| DUNCAN, BARRY | WARRENTON, VA | Equestrian | 5/9/2018 | 5/9/2018 | Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct | Permanent Ineligibility | Eventing |
| GAMBOA, JUAN | LOXAHATCHEE, FL | Equestrian | 7/28/2021 | 7/28/2021 | Sexual Misconduct with a Minor - Subject to Appeal | Permanent Ineligibility | Jumper |
| 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 |
| MASLIN, CHUCK | UNKOWN, NY | Equestrian | 8/2/2021 | 8/2/2021 | Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor | Permanent Ineligibility | |
| MILNE, STEVE | CORONADO, CA | Equestrian | 6/12/2020 | 6/12/2020 | Sexual Misconduct - Involving Minor | 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 |
| RAYMOND, ADRIENNE | VANCOUVER, WA | Equestrian | 5/12/2022 | 5/12/2022 | Criminal Disposition | Permanent Ineligibility | Dressage |
| REASON, GREG | LOUISVILLE, KY | Equestrian | 11/22/2021 | 11/22/2021 | Sexual Misconduct;Physical and Emotional Misconduct; Intimate Relationship Involving a Power Imbalance; Willful Tolerance; Abuse of Process | Permanent Ineligibility | Saddlebred |
| 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 |
| WHITE, CHARLIE | CALISTOGA, CA | Equestrian | 2/7/2022 | 2/7/2022 | Sexual Misconduct | Permanent Ineligibility | Jumper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARISONE, MICHAEL | LONG VALLEY, NJ | Equestrian | 5/17/2022 | 5/17/2022 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Dressage | |
| BERRY, SAM | LEXINGTON, KY | Equestrian | 8/29/2022 | 8/29/2022 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper | |
| CAMPF, JEFF | CANBY, OR | Equestrian | 10/4/2021 | 10/4/2021 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper | |
| FOUNTAIN, PHILLIP | LAWRENCEBURG, KY | Equestrian | 10/31/2022 | 10/31/2022 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Morgan | |
| GARDINER, BLAKE | HILLSBOROUGH, CA | Equestrian | 10/19/2022 | 10/19/2022 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper | |
| LOMAN, DAVID | BLUFFTON, SC | Equestrian | 5/24/2021 | 5/24/2021 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Hunter | |
| MASTERS, DOUGLAS | GEORGETOWN, KY | Equestrian | 2/25/2020 | 2/25/2020 | Allegations of Misconduct | Interim Suspension | Jumper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FELLERS, CHRISTOPHER | OREGON CITY, OR | Equestrian | 8/25/2022 | 8/25/2022 | 8/25/2023 | (Subject to appeal / not yet final); Intimate Relationship - involving a Power Imbalance; Abuse of Process; Failure to Report; Physical Misconduct | 1 year | Jumper |
| FELLERS, RICHARD R. | OREGON CITY, OR | Equestrian | 7/16/2021 | 7/16/2021 | Criminal Disposition - involving a minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct. | Jumper | ||
| FELLERS, SHELLEY | OREGON CITY, OR | Equestrian | 4/28/2021 | 4/28/2021 | 2/9/2027 | Abuse of Process, Retaliation, Failure to Report | Suspension | Jumper |
| 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 | |
| POLSTER, PAUL | FISH CREEK, WI | Equestrian | 8/26/2021 | 8/26/2021 | Criminal Disposition - Involving a Minor; Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct | Saddlebred | ||
| REASON, NICOLE | LOUISVILLE, KY | Equestrian | 11/22/2021 | 11/22/2021 | 11/21/2024 | Physical Misconduct;Willful Tolerance; Failure to Report; Abuse of Process; Retaliation | Suspension | Saddlebred |
| SANCHEZ, ANTONIO | PETALUMA, CA | Equestrian | 4/19/2021 | 4/19/2021 | Criminal Disposition - Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - Involving Minor (Subject to Appea) | Ineligible | Arabian | |
| SISUL, MICHAEL | CAMPBELL, CA | Equestrian | 10/28/2021 | 10/28/2021 | Criminal Disposition - Involving a Minor | Suspension | Vaulting | |
| TRAURIG, MICHAEL | PORTOLA VALLEY, CA | Equestrian | 2/15/2022 | 2/15/2022 | Sexual Misconduct; Criminal Disposition - involving a minor | Jumper | ||
| VAN DER HEIDEN, ARIE | CARLISLE, KY | Equestrian | 5/24/2022 | 5/24/2022 | 5/23/2025 | Inappropriate Conduct; Physical Misconduct | Suspension | Jumper |
Restrictions
The U.S. Center for SafeSport or USEF has imposed restrictions on the following individuals until further notice.
| Name | City/State (Last Known) | NGB | Start Date | Restrictions | Breed / Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRETTYMAN, JAMES | SYKESVILLE, MD | Equestrian | 2/10/2021 | Travel / Lodging Restriction(s), Coaching / Training Restriction(s), Contact / Communication Limitation(s) | Jumper |
| TATE, JR, WILLIAM | CASTALIAN SPRINGS, TN | Equestrian | 5/27/2020 | Travel / Lodging Restriction(s), No Unsupervised Coaching / Training, Contact / Communication Limitation(s) | Jumper |
| MANNING, JOHN | SHELBURNE FALLS, MA | Equestrian | 12/18/2014 | Limitation(s) on Participation | Jumper |
| KRIEBEL, BARRY | PHILLIPSBURG, NJ | Equestrian | 5/9/2022 | Contact/Communication Limitation(s), No Unsupervised Coaching/Training, Travel/ Lodging Restriction(s) | Saddlebred |
| GRUBER, BRIAN | NAPA, CA | Equestrian | 8/23/2022 | Contact/Communication Limitation(s), Travel/Lodging Restriction(s) | Hunter |
| TORRES, MANUEL | OCALA, FL | Equestrian | 8/29/2022 | Coaching / Training Restriction(s), No Unsupervised Coaching / Training | Jumper |