State of Mississippi Horse Show Association

Minutes of September 5th, 2007

The annual ‘tie all loose ends’ show meeting was called to order at 3:13 pm at the Equine Building gathering room by Chairman Belon Howington.

In attendance were: Chairman Belon Howington

Co-Chairman G. A. Liles

Secretary Betty Doucet

Asst. Secretary Kim Moss

Rules Chairman Bobby Rowlen

Co Rules Chairman Chuck Browning

Directors: East Central Doug Jones

East Mississippi. Gina Prisock

Golden Triangle Bobby Rowlen

Magnolia Eastern Jimmy Gray & later relieved by

Beth Collum

Mid Delta George Gardner

Mississippi Western Murl Brunson

North East Mississippi Kim Wells

Red Hills Tammy Ratcliff

South Central Doyle Batte

South Mississippi (came in later) Linda Case

SMHS&RA Mike Rushing

Tri Lakes G.A.Liles

The minutes were not read verbatim because they were sent out via email., The secretary read from her notes taken from the meeting of July, 07 and a motioned was made by G. A. to accept the notes as read. Doug seconded. 11 for 0 opposed.

The financial report was distributed. Brenda was delayed. We have at the beginning of the show $51,512.74 in our operating account and $1084.75 in the scholarship account.

George wanted to announce scholarship donation will be accepted. Betty stated the scholarship applications are in the office for all interested seniors.

It was brought up that we had an exhibitor that passed away and the family requested another member ride in his place. All were in favor of letting the substitute ride.

It was also brought up to let the riders exit the back gate during ‘Quads’ to save time. The members were not in favor due to safety factors.

Belon stated some of the associations were short and owed money according to the ‘accounting sheets’. The accounting sheets will be in the office for any of the directors to check their figures.

Because of the lack of web page advertisements, our rate was too high, ($50 per month) Gina motioned to lower the monthly rate to $10 per month per ad. This will include a picture with. a short write up about item to be sold. (Trailers, saddle, tack, horses, show clothing etc.) Three ads at $10 @ will pay for the monthly maintenance charge. Doug seconded. 11 for George opposed.

Linda wanted horses placed in arena by each judge. Due to time element it was decided to leave all judges card and the results in the office for all to see.

There are people at the entrance to the grounds to collect for all hookups. In the pass people were not at their trailers were fees were being collected therefore they were getting their money in advance.

All ponies will be measured as schedule with the list in the office for verification.

We will drag every 10 exhibitors.

There will be no four wheelers in the barn area.

There are facilities across the lot for interested spectators and exhibitors to hook-up if wanted.

The results of the show will go on the web she as soon as possible.

Pictures on the web page will be changed periodically.

The run out gate will be opened or closed at the exhibitor’s discretion.

List of directors to open the arena at 5am was read. Any director that wished to change see Belon.

Patterns will be posted one hour prior to the respective event.

Pictures and introductions of Directors and Officers will be on Friday between the timed and performance events.

Belon asked that we all work together and make this a good show.

With no other business to bring up, George made a motion to adjourn, Kim seconded.

Betty Doucet, Sec. SMHSA