The Board of Directors of The Florida Walking and Racking Horse Association met on Saturday, February 27, 2010 at 10 AM. The meeting was held at Montverde Academy and was called to order by President Kasey Kesselring. In attendance were Kasey Kesselring, Carol Wakefield, Laurie Wilson, Janie Van De Walker, Kathy Anderson, Wayne Conkle, Darren Gray, Leann Osborn. Carrie Martin was on conference call and Gail Hart was absent. Also attending was Show Secretary, Toni Specht and Mary Palmer.

A motion to approve the minutes from the January 16, 2010 meeting, as published, was made by Kathy Anderson with a second by Wayne Conkle. Motion carried.

The Treasurers report was made by Janie Van De Walker. She stated that the Association has $2,515.95 in the Money Market Account and $12,752.24 in the checking account. A motion to approve the Treasurers report was made by Darren Gray, with a second by Wayne Conkle. Motion carried.

The FWRHA-WHOA Florida Spring Classic Show was next on the agenda. This show is scheduled for March 27 and 28, 2010 at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center. It is affiliated with NWHA (National Walking Horse Association). The Show Secretary, Toni Specht, presented a detailed analysis of projected expenses and anticipated profits from the show. There were some questions from Board members regarding show costs. Ms. Specht indicated that the $70.00 stall fee allowed exhibitors to arrive at the show grounds on Friday, with a check out late Sunday afternoon. The required NWHA exhibitors card would cost $15.00 per exhibitor for the show. There will be a mail- out to all FWRHA and Georgia WHOA members detailing the show and explaining NWHA shoeing requirements.

The April 24th show was reviewed. This show will be held at the Southeastern Livestock Pavilion in Ocala, Fl. This facility is completely covered-including stalls-so weather should not be a problem. The Judge will be assigned by WHOA.

Member, Mary Palmer, suggested that the Board support the establishment of a Pleasure Horse Committee with an emphasis on Youth programs. Mrs. Palmer volunteered to chair this committee. She indicated that she thought a versatility and trail obstacle show could be put together for the 25th of April at the Ocala venue. She will work on a schedule that will include both Youth and Adult classes and will organize the volunteers necessary to put the show on. The motion to approve the Pleasure Horse Committee was made by Kathy Anderson with a second by Darren Gray. Motion carried.

Mrs. Palmer also indicated that she would like to see an effort to bring more youngsters into the Organization through versatility programs.

Montverde Academy volunteered to host a youth versatility/academy show on March 13, 2010 at Montverde Academy. Carol Wakefield and Toni Specht will organize this show.

The Board agreed that a newly formatted newsletter should be sent to members. It will consist of show information and any other pertinent information. Mrs. Specht will handle this item.

A motion to adjourn was made by Wayne Conkle, with a second by Darren Gray. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 11:15 AM.

Submitted by Laurie Wilson