March 2, 2003

RHBAA
67 Horse Center Rd.
Decatur, Alabama

Dear RHBAA Directors:

In accordance with section 20.1 of the RHBAA official rule book and myself meeting the criteria listed in section 2.1 of the same publication hereby formally request an amendment be made to section 8.17 of the existing publication. The amended section to read as follows: " The racking horse "World Celebration." To further implement and provide for the prestige of the Racking Horse as the Greatest And Most Versatile Show Horse In America, an annual World Celebration shall be held in each year in September in Alabama, where an annual "World Champion of the Breed" shall be chosen by a team of qualified judges. These judges to be picked from either the AA or AAA list as defined in section 9.3 (c) with a majority or all being chosen from the AAA list. These judges to be elected by no less than a quorum (5%) of the general membership. In the event that no quorum is obtained the selection of the judges shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Classes featuring all divisions and age groups will be available.
I also humbly request as a separate amendment that a section 8.17 (a) be designated for the above request and the following amendment be added as 8.17 (b). "The racking horse  "Spring Celebration." In the interest of the breed and the spirit of section 8.17 (a) an Annual Spring Celebration shall be held in Alabama every April. The show shall culminate with the crowning of the "Spring Celebration Champion of the Breed" chosen by a team of qualified judges. These judges to be picked from either the AA list or AAA list as defined in section 9.3(c) with the majority or all being chosen from the AAA list. These judges to be elected by no less than a quorum (5%) of the general membership. In the event that no quorum is obtained the selection of the judges shall be at the discretion of the Board of Directors. Classes featuring all divisions and age groups will be available.


Tim Toler
897 Zion Church Rd.
Dallas, GA. 30157