Table of Penalties
RE909 Table of Penalties Penalties are assessed according to the level of severity of the violation. The following penalties may be implemented by the Show Commission or the Administrative Hearing Officer or ESC Sanctioning Officer upon a determination that a violation has occurred. A. Severe Infraction Penalty The following are considered Severe Infractions:
1. Controlled Medication Violations involving a Banned or Performance Enhancing substance.
2. Conduct violations involving the welfare or safety of a person, horse, or any other animal on the show grounds.
3. Any other severe Conduct Violations as described in Chapter SP618 . For any violation that is determined to be a Severe Infraction, the following penalties may be imposed:
1. 15-30 days suspension and/or up to $7,000 fine for use of a Performance Enhancing substance.
2. 30 days - 12 months suspension and/or up to $10,000 fine for Welfare or Conduct violations, or use of Banned substances
3. B-Sample Drug Analysis Fee: $1,000
4. Mandatory disqualification and forfeiture of awards/prize money.
5. Recorded on ESC Infraction List for the duration of the suspension period and suspension published on the ESC website. B. Medium Infraction Penalty The following violations are considered Medium Infractions:
1. Controlled Medication Violations involving a Strictly Controlled substance with a 24 hour or more withdrawal, or use of potentially Performance Enhancing substances.
2. Controlled Medication Violations involving “Stacking” or “Cocktailing.”
3. Falsifying medical records or not obtaining required vet prescriptions.
4. Use of banned training devices or equipment.
5. Showing with incorrect shoeing to gain a competitive advantage.
6. Falsifying entries and/or showing in classes where eligibility criteria are not met or where an unfair advantage is gained. For any violation that is determined to be a Medium Infraction, the following penalties may be imposed:
1. Warning Letter and/or up to $2,500 fine
2. Recurring offenders, 1-6 month suspension, and/or up to 5,000 fine.
3. B-Sample Drug Analysis Fee: $1,000
4. Possible disqualification and loss of ribbon and points.
5. Recorded on ESC Infraction List for the duration of the suspension period and recurring offenders published on the ESC website. C. Lesser Infraction Penalty Lesser Violations are primarily violations of administration guidelines such as bounced checks, uncollected office fees, or actions that are mischievous vs. harmful or dangerous. Also included are violations for Generally Controlled Medications with less than a 24 hour withdrawal. For any violation that is determined to be a Lesser Infraction, the following penalties may be imposed:
1. Warning Letter and/or up to $500 fine
2. Recurring offenders, 0-30 days suspension and/or up to $3,000 fine
3. Possible disqualification and loss of ribbon and points.
4. Suspension until debt has been paid.
5. Recorded on ESC Infraction List for the duration of the suspension and recurring offenders published on the ESC website.
SC – SPORTS CONCEPTS This section outlines Breed Conformation, Judging and Class Specifications which are Sports Concepts. The sport of showing horses has evolved over hundreds of years by riding and driving discipline enthusiasts dedicated to our sport, and are part of the public domain as captured here for reference. Horse shows may elect to offer awards in the prize lists for events that specify entry qualifications or unique class or judging specifications not found here. ADH: American Dutch Harness Horse