Censures & Suspensions

 

Arabian Horse Association

Official Policy Statement June 11, 2026

AHA Animal Welfare & Membership Policy

At the heart of the Arabian horse community is a deep and abiding bond between people and horses. That relationship carries with it a profound responsibility, one the AHA Board of Directors takes seriously.

AHA membership is a privilege, and it must reflect the values we hold as a community. The Board has adopted the following policy to make clear that those who fail to uphold the basic standards of animal care and welfare have no place in our organization.

The Arabian Horse Association believes in the proper care and protection of all animals but most particularly our equine partners and expects all members to show the same love and compassion to those animals they own, lease or who are under their custody or care. Any person who is convicted of or who has pled guilty to an allegation of animal cruelty (no matter how defined under state or local law) or who has been ordered or who has voluntarily agreed to relinquish ownership of animals as a part of a civil or criminal agreement related to state or local enforcement efforts associated with allegations of a failure to provide adequate care for animals (no matter how defined under state or local law) shall be denied AHA membership.

For any current member, the AHA Board of Directors shall decide (after verifying such state or local civil or criminal records or relinquishment records) whether to suspend or revoke their AHA membership. Such decision shall be rendered after providing the member notice and the opportunity to be heard as required by Colorado law.

Any and all decisions regarding denial of membership, suspension or revocation of membership shall remain confidential except as required by law or to ensure the appropriate membership privileges have been denied, suspended or revoked.

 

 

Ethical Practice Review Board

The Ethical Practice Review Board may hear cases on items contained in the AHA Rules of Conduct. An application, with supporting documentation must be received along with the $200 filing fee. Cases will first be reviewed by the Probable Cause Panel and will be forwarded to the Ethical Practice Review Board if the panel determines the following;

 

  1. Whether the charges are within the jurisdiction of the EPRB.
  2. If there appears to be sufficient grounds for a hearing.
  3. The specific section or sections of the Code which may have been violated by the charged party.

 

Click here for a list of the charges in which an application may be filed under

 

EPRB Censures & Suspensions:

The following individuals are under suspension by the AHA Ethical Practice Review Board:

Censures:

 

Suspensions:

 

Kramer, Jill, of Simi Valley, California, has violated AHA Rules of Conduct, Ethis 104.19 by the misappropriation of assets of the AHA of San Fernando Valley. Jill Kramer is suspended for four (4) years commencing January 31, 2025. Said suspension includes revocation of AHA membership benefits and privileges, including, but not limited to, denial of entry into AHA programs and events, the removal from AHA boards, commissions, committees and office, termination of Achievement Award point accrual, and Regional and National qualification requirement accumulation. In addition, denial of participation by the individual in any manner in any AHA Recognized Competition. The individual shall not be allowed to be on the competition grounds in any capacity during an AHA Recognized Competition.

 

Furthermore, the EPRB imposes a $1,000.00 fine against Jill Kramer for her violation of this rule, said fine to be paid to AHA before she can be considered for continued membership in AHA. Additionally, Jill Kramer will be on probation for ten (10) years at the conclusion of her suspension and shall not serve in any position with financial control or access for any member club or at any member club event.

 

Bogart, Ben of Weatherford, TX – USEF suspension and expulsion - cannot compete or attend any AHA and/or USEF recognized/sanctioned events.


Boyle, Amanda L., aka Lea Boyle, individually and dba Zalea Arabians LLC (Sioux City, IA) – permanent suspension.

Buchanan, Ty (Little Rock, WA)-permanent suspension.


Hart, Christie (Terrebonne, OR) - permanent suspension.

 

Hayward, Bob (Louis Creek, BC, Canada) - permanent suspension.

Hayward, Jill (Louis Creek, BC, Canada) - permanent suspension.

Lavin, Marjatta, individually and dba Skyland Arabians (Woodstock, VT) - permanent suspension.

Shaffer, Emily Bellows (Chester, NH) - indefinite suspension.

Sperle, Rita (Stroughton, WI) - permanent suspension.

 

Stream, Linda (Terrebonne, OR) - permanent suspension.

 

Vince, Robin (Crewe, VA) - permanent suspension.

 

Vitiello, Rhiannan (Crewe, VA) - permanent suspension.

 

 

USEF Safe Sport Reciprocity Suspensions:

A list of individuals that have been permanently banned by the U.S. Center for SafeSport or USEF for violations of the Safe Sport Code of Federation Rules can be found below.

 

USEF SafeSport Suspensions

 

This list of individuals are prohibited from participation in any activities and competitions that USEF licenses, endorses, or sponsors.  It also includes all AHA/USEF Recognized competitions and non-USEF sanctioned AHA Value Shows and AHA One Day Shows.

 

Equestrian Canada Sanctions:

This list of individuals are prohibited from participation in any activities and competitions that EC licenses, endorses, or sponsors.  It also includes all AHA/EC Recognized competitions/Distance Rides and non-EC sanctioned AHA Value Shows and AHA One Day Shows.

 

Disciplinary Sanctions https://www.equestrian.ca/about/safe-sport/disciplinary-sanctions

 

Pecile, Solstice (Bailieboro, ON) – Not in good standing

 

 

Other Suspensions:

Hatfield, Susan and Terry (Port Lavaca, TX) - permanent Registration privileges.

Powell, Mark (Riverton, UT) – permanent Registration privileges

 

 

Delinquent Payment Suspensions:

Current Member Suspensions:

The following individuals, horses, corporations, partnerships or entities have delinquent accounts with the Arabian Horse Association (AHA), an AHA Member Organization or an AHA Recognized Competition, and are suspended under Chapter 4 of the AHA Handbook. This list only reflects suspensions eligible for publication and in effect as of the published editorial deadline of this issue. Please contact AHA during regular business hours for the complete list, any changes that have occurred since the publication deadline, or a filing form.

 

  • ALBRECHT, Josh – Oroville, CA
  • BASS, Kathleen – Acton, CA
  • BIXLER, Valerie Leigh – Chico, TX
  • CHI, Jill – Annandale, MN
  • CONDON, Kelsey – Grant, MD
  • CONNOR, Shawnda – Marsland, NE
  • DOONER, Kathleen – Carmichael, CA
  • EISCHENS, Heather – Albuquerque, NM
  • ESH, Ervin – Lykens, PA
  • FORREST, Laurie – Howell, MI
  • GOODMAN, Alexis – Flint, MI
  • HAMILL, Ashleigh – Superior, CO
  • HAMILL, Harper - Waco, TX
  • HAMILL, Ashleigh or Harper – Superior, CO
  • HANICKER, Adrienne - Olalla, WA
  • JORDAN, Katie – Danville, CA
  • KILLINGSWORTH, Lindsey - Princeton, TX
  • KORTSCH, Cobielea – Albuquerque, NM
  • LEIER, Lisa – Hernando, MS
  • MAHFUZ, Donna – Monroe, GA
  • MAYO, Renee – Graceville, FL
  • MIDDLETON, Jessica – Silver Springs, NV
  • MILLER, Jennifer – Tualatin, OR
  • MORGAN, Myrinda – Fort Gibson, OK
  • MORRIS, Emily – Pulaski, WI
  • MUZQUIZ, Luis Miguel – Sherman, TX
  • PRICE, Gail – Bailey, CO
  • RAUSCH, Devyn – Davis, CA
  • RICHARD, Rebecca – Douglassville, PA
  • RICHARD, Taylor – Douglassville, PA
  • RYAN-THOMPSON, Carmela – Elkview, WV
  • SCHOOLEY, Patti – Poland, OH
  • Sichini Training Center – Ocala, FL
  • SICHINI, Lou – Ocala, FL
  • SLEATER, Lauren – Cedar Hills, UT
  • SMETTE, Kecia – Phoenix, AZ
  • SOTORRIO, Karis – Holladay, UT
  • STINSON, Janet or Keith – Sky Valley, CA
  • TAGGART, Carol- Wadena, MI
  • TAYLOR, Shannon - Washoe Valley, NV
  • VARDEMAN, Lyndsay – Conroe, TX
  • VESSELS, Alina Ann – Alvaton, KY
  • WATKINS, Linda – Collinsville, TX
  • WHEATON, Scarlett - Allendale, MI
  • ZELLMER, Carter - Ft Worth, TX
  • ZOUBI, Abdallah - Nazareth

 

 

Suspended Horses:

  • LLC WYATT – AHR 649442
  • VASARI AF – AHR 650546
  • WISDOMS KE – 1A380195

 

For additional information, contact Competition Services at 303.696.4500 Option 1

or info.comp@arabianhorses.org