Do you think Mr. Fielding would of put a stop to a 12 year old with the last name Schintker ? If Mr. Fielding was concerned about safety he should have put a stop to Joesph driving Kevins Apples the week before. Mr. Feilding is more or less saying that the six people (DRIVERS & TRAINERS) that signed for Joe where wrong about his capabilities. The bottom line is that six top drivers and trainers signed for his license and the USTA ISSUED HIM A MATINEE LICENSE . Feel free to call the USTA and ask them how old you have to be to obtain a matinee license and there are no age limits on how old the horse has to be.