Tommy Serio received a supplement called Tranquility and called the company to be certain that it was safe to use at USEF sanctioned horse shows, before he decided to try the product. Unfortunately, the company did not ask the dating on the product, and Tommy subsequently received a positive drug test for GABA in 2 horses tested 3 months apart. USEF agreed they were remiss in not sending the results of the first test for 4 months, and had that result come in a timely fashion, there never would have been a second positive case at all. 

In spite of Tommy's cooperation and admission of using the product, USEF has fined him $8000 and suspended him for 8 months. He evn had a notarized affidavit from the veterinarian that developed the product, explaining the circumstances. This is a life changing sentence. In very recent hearings, USEF members have been given a reprieve for supplement use causing a positive drug test, so the punishment levied against Tommy is completely unjustified, in light of this.

This was an unfortunate circumstance made by an honest horseman with nearly 50 years in the industry. His friends, fellow trainers, clients and family have stood behind him in this challenging time, and will not give up until USEF agrees their penalty was unjustified. 

We are pleading with the members of USEF to stand up for their right to be heard and their right to a fair and balanced hearing.