PSA: Fines and Suspensions
Quote from talkinghorse on October 25, 2025, 3:22 PMFAS Rulings for Friday, October 24, 2025
NOTABLES:
CARTER, WILLIAM D PHILADELPHIA, PA YOB 1971
USTA on 10/23/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
10/23/2025
APPEALED - 10/23/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Membership suspended for violation of Rule 20.10 (financial responsibility).
Status as of 10/23/2025 - Appeal - Mr. Carter has appealed this decision per Article
VIII of the Association Bylaws.
KARRAT, JOSEPH F NORTH EAST, MD YOB 1953
USTA on 10/23/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
10/23/2025
APPEALED - 10/23/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Membership suspended for violation of Rule 20.10 (financial responsibility).
Status as of 10/23/2025 - Appeal - Mr. Karrat has appealed this decision per Article
VIII of the Association Bylaws.
LITTLE, MATTHEW E GREENWICH, NY YOB 1972
USTA on 10/20/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
10/20/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Membership suspended for failure to answer correspondence regarding financial
responsibility complaint (civil court judgment).
SHEPARD, TRICIA M NEW LONDON, OH YOB 1977
USTA on 10/20/2025 DENIAL(DEN) AS OF 10/20/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Membership denied pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Section 4(a) (Rejection of
Application) of the Association bylaws.
FAS Rulings for Friday, October 24, 2025
NOTABLES:
CARTER, WILLIAM D PHILADELPHIA, PA YOB 1971
USTA on 10/23/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
10/23/2025
APPEALED - 10/23/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Membership suspended for violation of Rule 20.10 (financial responsibility).
Status as of 10/23/2025 - Appeal - Mr. Carter has appealed this decision per Article
VIII of the Association Bylaws.
KARRAT, JOSEPH F NORTH EAST, MD YOB 1953
USTA on 10/23/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
10/23/2025
APPEALED - 10/23/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Membership suspended for violation of Rule 20.10 (financial responsibility).
Status as of 10/23/2025 - Appeal - Mr. Karrat has appealed this decision per Article
VIII of the Association Bylaws.
LITTLE, MATTHEW E GREENWICH, NY YOB 1972
USTA on 10/20/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
10/20/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Membership suspended for failure to answer correspondence regarding financial
responsibility complaint (civil court judgment).
SHEPARD, TRICIA M NEW LONDON, OH YOB 1977
USTA on 10/20/2025 DENIAL(DEN) AS OF 10/20/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
Membership denied pursuant to the provisions of Article 1, Section 4(a) (Rejection of
Application) of the Association bylaws.
Quote from talkinghorse on November 21, 2025, 3:20 PMFAS Rulings for Friday, November 21, 2025
NOTABLES:
CLEGG, BETTY JO NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1973
USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Ms. Betty Jo Clegg for
violations of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7)
(failure to furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Ms.
Clegg failed to provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing
Investigative Fund (SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in
suspected violations of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership
interests in a registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted
transfers of an interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Ms. Clegg to ensure that such
transfer complies with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not
recognize any such transfer. In addition, as Ms. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, she is
a "person not in good standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members
associated with Ms. Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule
20.15, 20.17, 22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and
Bylaws, the USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before
participating in transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered
Standardbreds with Ms. Clegg.
CLEGG, KIMBER MATAMORAS, PA YOB 1999
USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Ms. Kimber Clegg for
violations of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7)
(failure to furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Ms.
Clegg failed to provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing
Investigative Fund (SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in
suspected violations of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership
interests in a registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted
transfers of an interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Ms. Clegg to ensure that such
transfer complies with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not
recognize any such transfer. In addition, as Ms. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, she is
a "person not in good standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members
associated with Ms. Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule
20.15, 20.17, 22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and
Bylaws, the USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before
participating in transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered
Standardbreds with Ms. Clegg.
CLEGG, NICK A NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1974
USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Mr. Nick Clegg for violations
of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7) (failure to
furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Mr. Clegg failed to
provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund
(SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in suspected violations
of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership interests in a
registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted transfers of an
interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Mr. Clegg to ensure that such transfer complies
with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not recognize any such
transfer. In addition, as Mr. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, he is a "person not in good
standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members associated with Mr.
Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule 20.15, 20.17,
22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws, the
USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before participating in
transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered Standardbreds with Mr.
Clegg.
FAS Rulings for Friday, November 21, 2025
NOTABLES:
CLEGG, BETTY JO NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1973
USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Ms. Betty Jo Clegg for
violations of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7)
(failure to furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Ms.
Clegg failed to provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing
Investigative Fund (SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in
suspected violations of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership
interests in a registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted
transfers of an interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Ms. Clegg to ensure that such
transfer complies with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not
recognize any such transfer. In addition, as Ms. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, she is
a "person not in good standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members
associated with Ms. Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule
20.15, 20.17, 22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and
Bylaws, the USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before
participating in transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered
Standardbreds with Ms. Clegg.
CLEGG, KIMBER MATAMORAS, PA YOB 1999
USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Ms. Kimber Clegg for
violations of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7)
(failure to furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Ms.
Clegg failed to provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing
Investigative Fund (SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in
suspected violations of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership
interests in a registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted
transfers of an interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Ms. Clegg to ensure that such
transfer complies with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not
recognize any such transfer. In addition, as Ms. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, she is
a "person not in good standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members
associated with Ms. Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule
20.15, 20.17, 22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and
Bylaws, the USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before
participating in transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered
Standardbreds with Ms. Clegg.
CLEGG, NICK A NORTHFIELD, OH YOB 1974
USTA on 11/18/2025 INDEFINITE SUSPENSION(IND) AS OF
11/18/2025
USTA MEMBERSHIP ACTION
The USTA is indefinitely suspending the USTA membership of Mr. Nick Clegg for violations
of USTA Rule 26.16 (failure to submit information) and USTA Article § 1.04(a)(7) (failure to
furnish information requested to supplement a membership application). Mr. Clegg failed to
provide records and information requested by the Standardbred Racing Investigative Fund
(SRIF) in collaboration with the USTA pursuant to an investigation in suspected violations
of the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws. As with the transfer of all ownership interests in a
registered Standardbred horse, the USTA will scrutinize all attempted transfers of an
interest in a Standardbred horse owned by Mr. Clegg to ensure that such transfer complies
with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws and reserves the right to not recognize any such
transfer. In addition, as Mr. Clegg is now indefinitely suspended, he is a "person not in good
standing" under USTA Rule 4.130 and horses and USTA members associated with Mr.
Clegg are subject to the applicable restrictions under USTA Rules Rule 20.15, 20.17,
22.05, 22.06, and 26.12. To ensure compliance with the USTA’s Rules and Bylaws, the
USTA advises its members to consult with officials at the USTA before participating in
transactions or engaging in business activities involving registered Standardbreds with Mr.
Clegg.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on November 21, 2025, 6:03 PMGoodness gracious. We have beaten up on the Cleggs on this site, but I am in the dark on what is happening here. Other than cringing whenever they raced a 2 year old 3 times in 5 days or when AMac professed a respect for Nick as a horseman or dealt one of my horses to them, I don’t have any knowledge or perspective.
Without the Cleggs on the Ohio fair circuit, it opens up paychecks for those so inclined. Just saying.
Goodness gracious. We have beaten up on the Cleggs on this site, but I am in the dark on what is happening here. Other than cringing whenever they raced a 2 year old 3 times in 5 days or when AMac professed a respect for Nick as a horseman or dealt one of my horses to them, I don’t have any knowledge or perspective.
Without the Cleggs on the Ohio fair circuit, it opens up paychecks for those so inclined. Just saying.
Quote from Lonnie on November 21, 2025, 8:02 PMAfter already 50 starts this year as of last week, perhaps "Boozer" will get some time off now.
After already 50 starts this year as of last week, perhaps "Boozer" will get some time off now.
Quote from Lonnie on November 27, 2025, 9:33 AMQuote from Bgtolex25 on November 27, 2025, 6:11 AMNoticed that the Cleggs are back in the Northfield entries this week.
Good news for Boozer! He can still make it to 60+ starts.
Quote from Bgtolex25 on November 27, 2025, 6:11 AMNoticed that the Cleggs are back in the Northfield entries this week.
Good news for Boozer! He can still make it to 60+ starts.