The quarterly meeting of the State of MS Horse Show Association was called to order by the Chairman, Belon Howington at 6:59p.m. at the Equine Center in Jackson. MS.

Delegates in attendance: East Central Doug Jones

East MS Gina Prisock

Golden Triangle Diana Edwards

Magnolia Eastern Jeff Collum

Mid Delta George Gardner

MS Western Richie Price

Nth East MS Kim Wells

Red Hills Tammy Ratcliff

South Central Michelle Howell (sec)

South MS Linda Case

SMHS & RA Mike Rushing

Tri Lakes G A Liles

Officers in attendance: Chairman Belon Howington

Co-Chairman G A Liles

Secretary Betty Doucet

Treasurer Brenda Pitts

Rules Chairman Bobby Rowlen

Belon stated the reasons for Kim Moss, asst. sec., Chuck Browning, co-rules chairman, and Doyle Batte, South Central Director absence.

The minutes of the Feb. meeting were distributed, read and Mike Rushing made a motion to accept them, Doug 2^nd and they were approved as read. (12)

Brenda Pitts then handed out a treasurer report and requested that a $100 be added to the scholarship account so that when the checks were written this year it would not zero the account out and possibly closed.

George motioned to add $100 to the scholarship account for the reasons stated above. GA 2^nd money had been collected from the associations that had not been turned in and this money will be added to the treasurer. $1300.

G A motioned the financial report be accepted. Gina 2^nd Approved unanimously.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS – Scholarship applications

The scholarship applications were discussed and the deadline was extended to July 1^st for this year only. Tammy motioned the # 5 requirement be changed to add ‘home school administrator’. Gina 2^nd. Carried unanimously. George motioned that the scholarship committee bring the names of the finalist to the board of delegates for selection. Diana 2^nd and it carried unanimously.

Helmets – The use of helmets is a 4-H ruling and we the state association do not have to require them per Mike Brinkley.

Arena Crew – Gina brought a bid to the board from Billy Webb to do all the timed events from 4 – D Barrels which start on Wednesday September 5^th, 2007, through 18 and over Quads which will be ending sometimes on Friday September 7^th, 2007. The bid was for an announcer, two (2) timers, three (3) display clocks, three (3) pole/barrel setters, and 3 (three) gate people. The total bid was $3600 from Wednesday to Friday. Mr. Webb would also like a complimentary hook-up for his trailer. Woolmarket Club would not do the job for that low a price and declined to bid. Jeff made a motion to accept Billy Webb’s bid. Tammy 2^nd, Nine (9) for, three opposed, Linda, Mike and G.A... Carried. They will abide by our rules. A contract will be sent to Mr. Webb along with our rules and program.

G. A. motioned to purchase a back up computer. Gina 2^nd. The assistant secretary will have the computer and it will be compatible with the present one. Nine (9) for, two (2) opposed George and Jeff, and Linda abstained.

Belon stated we never owned any clocks, therefore we didn’t need a scoreboard, and with the bid we have accepted for this year we don’t need either anyway. In the past we had rented the timers & board from South MS Horse Show and Rodeo Assn.

NEW BUSINESS- Show Programs. Three different show schedules were handed to all the delegates for consideration and selection. Linda motioned for the #2 schedule presented to be the schedule used this year 2007. Jeff 2^nd. Ten (10) for and two (2) opposed, George and Richie.

G. A. made a motion to split the flat shod class to ‘men & ladies’. It died for a lack of a 2^nd.

Jeff motioned not to split the ‘18 & over Quads’. Kim 2^nd, 11 for Diana opposed. Carried

Buck-a-roo was then brought up. It is a qualifying class. These classes or any other classes will need to be brought up at the February meeting in order to reclassify or change in any way.

T-shirts. - Samples and bids were submitted by two (2) vendors. After examining quality and design by the board, Linda motioned to accept bid #2. Tammy 2^nd, ten (10) for, two (2) opposed, Jeff & Mike. Colors were then selected. Tammy motioned for pink, grey, burnt orange, and bright, pretty, Hawaiian blue to be used. Jeff 2^nd, Carried unanimously.

Trophies – One (1) vendor presented seven (7) sets of trophies ranging from $200 per set to $250 per set. Jeff motioned to buy an orange set @ $240 with the following modifications; a medallion will be on the back, a spur in the center of the bottom platform, ‘20’ on the left and ‘07’ on the right. Kim 2^nd, seven (7) for, four (4) opposed, George, Michelle, G.A., & Diana. Linda abstained. A check will be written tonight for $7,256.25 for one half (1/2) of the payment. Orange pins with black writing and trim and a black horse will be the participant’s medallion for this year 2007. A general approval was made by the board for the medallions.

Proof of age on ‘youth’ horses – Each association will be responsible for the horses they send in these classes; ‘youth mares’, 2 & 3 year old western pleasure, and 2 year old snaffle bit pleasure. Protest money will still be required to question horse’s age.

Jeff motioned to leave pony measuring to respective associations. Kim 2^nd. A general discussion was held prior to voting. Five (5) for, six (6) opposed, G.A., Michelle, Linda, Diana, Richie, & Mike. Tammy abstained. Ponies will be measured at the state show.

Open Arena – Tammy motioned not to open arena before or after shows. Jeff 2^nd. A general discussion was held. Three (3) for Tammy, Jeff, Diana, Eight (8) opposed, Mike abstained. Tammy then motioned to open the arena at 5 a.m. every a.m. (no p.m.) Doug 2^nd, nine (9) for, three (3) opposed, G. A., George, & Michelle.

Security – For one man security it will cost $888 from 9/5 through 9/9, for two (2) men it will be $1776 and for three (3) men it will be $2664. Belon stated that we all have to be aware of our surroundings and situations, use common sense and take responsibility for our own selves and belongings. George motioned to have one man security, Jeff 2^nd, eleven (11) for, one (1) opposed, Diana.

Security on gate – George motioned to leave gates open, Kim 2^nd, carried unanimously.

Coggins & Health papers – All contestants will have coggins papers on their horses with them at the state show for inspection if needed.

Medical personnel – Belon will ask around for volunteer medical personnel to be in attendance on grounds if needed.

Alternating directors – Diana motioned for a schedule to be made for seven (7) directors to be on grounds in the late p.m. for situations that may arise. Tammy 2^nd, carried unanimously. Belon will make the list up.

Back numbers – George motioned to let Nutrena supply the back numbers for the state show and get the front page in the program book free. Kim 2^nd, carried unanimously.

Working order – All associations will have two drivers, (one driver and an alternate) for the timed events. Shifts were drawn for performance events.

First shift Magnolia Eastern

Second shift Tri Lakes

Third shift North East

Forth shift South Mississippi Horse Show & Rodeo

Fifth shift East Mississippi

Sixth shift Mississippi Western

Seventh shift Mid Delta

Eighth shift South Central

Ninth shift Red Hill

Tenth shift East Central

Eleventh shift Golden Triangle

Twelfth shift South Mississippi

Tammy wanted to go on record as needing help now for her shift at the state show.

George stated that we, the directors, have acted irresponsible in spending all monies in our account. Gina stated she did not think so because we were a non-profit organization and we sure didn’t need to be questioned as to why we had a lot of money and we ‘sit’ on it. Others didn’t think we had acted irresponsible.

Associations need to turn in their membership list by May 25th on forms that were provided or return the money given to them in February. The July meeting will be on the 13^th, 2007, at the Equine building at 7:00 p.m.

The entry fee for the 4-D Barrels will be $25.00 the stalls will be $40 with two bags of shavings.

Kim motioned to adjourn meeting, Jeff 2^nd. Meeting adjourns.

Respectfully submitted,