Olympian Rich Fellers has opted to go to trial in Oregon on criminal charges of sexual misconduct involving a minor. Proceedings were scheduled for April after a case management appearance yesterday by the 2012 World Cup show jumping champion.
He has been suspended indefinitely by the U.S. Equestrian Federation and the Center for SafeSport. His wife, Shelley Fellers, has been suspended until Feb. 9, 2027 on charges of abuse of process, retaliation and failure to report
Maggie Kehring, a former student of Fellers, 61, has stated publicly that he had a sexual relationship with her while she was a 17-year-old minor. Fellers was arrested June 7 and held briefly in jail before being released on 10 percent of a $40,000 bail.
Another Oregon jumper rider/trainer, Jeff Campf, 56, was suspended by USEF and SafeSport Oct. 4 for allegations of misconduct.