FROM: Tom Fuller P.O. Box 939 Chatom, Alabama For Immediate Release

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1 FROM: Tom Fuller P.O. Box 939 Chatom, Alabama For Immediate Release The Alabama Stock Horse Association, an affiliate of the American Stock Horse Association, is bringing a very successful Stock Horse Show format to the State of Alabama. This format has been tested and proved in Texas as the Stock Horse of Texas (SHOT) program. The first event for 2009 will be conducted at the Southeastern Livestock Exposition in Montgomery, Alabama. It will include a clinic on the first day with the show following on the next day. The affordable Clinic will be conducted from 9:00 A.M. until 5:00 P.M. on Monday, March 2, and the show will be the following day on March 3, The show will begin at 8:00 A.M. The all day clinic will feature highly skilled teachers who are also highly skilled horse people. Dr. Kris Wilson, Assistant Professor and Ranch Horse Team Coach at Texas Tech University and Jimbo Humphreys, West Texas Rancher and Horse Trainer will teach the clinic. Both men are excellent teachers and accomplished horsemen. Each of them has won many Ranch and Stock Horse Championships in the past few years. They will be assisted in the clinic by some of the members of the Texas Tech Ranch Horse Team. The focus and emphasis of this Stock Horse program is education. Its purpose is to reach out to the forgotten horse people who have a nice horse and just don t know what to do next or how to do it. This program is designed to help common, ordinary horse people to ride a better horse through learning what they need to do and how to do it in order to create a better horse that is a pleasure to own and is fun and safe to ride. A person may ride any horse they choose when they participate in ASHA Clinic or Show. They are not required to own the horse. The horse does not have to be registered. The horse can be a gaited horse or a stock type horse. The horse does not even have to be a horse. A person may show a mule or a donkey if they prefer. The qualities that make a good, safe ranch or stock horse are the same qualities that make a good trail horse or pleasure horse or any kind of horse that a person just wants to ride and have fun on. This event is for everyone. All are welcome, regardless of their experience or level of skill. All one needs is an equine to ride and a desire to make that equine better. Those who participate in the clinic on Monday are not required to participate in the show on Tuesday. Less skilled riders have divisions they can show in that are designed specifically for horse people who need to develop more skill and gain more experience in showing Stock Horses. As they gain skill and experience, they may move up to a more challenging division when and if they choose. This show features five divisions and four classes. The five divisions are: Open, Non Pro, Limited Non Pro, Novice and Youth. The four classes for each division are: Stock Horse Pleasure, Stock Horse Trail, Stock Horse Reining and Stock Horse Cow Horse Class. For additional information, call Tommy Fuller at , e mail, tef@tokh.com. The SHOT hand book will include all rules and regulations. Go to and click on Handbook. AND: If you join the American Stock Horse Association, if you don't mind, indicate that your were recruited by the Alabama Stock Horse Association

2 Clinicians: Stock Horse Clinic Schedule SLE Stock Horse Extravaganza Monday, March 2, :00 A.M. W.O. Crawford Memorial Arena Montgomery, AL Dr. Kris Wilson - Assistant Professor, Ranch Horse Team Coach, Texas Tech University Jimbo Humphreys West Texas Rancher, Horse Trainer, Multiple Champion Ranch Horse Exhibitor 9:00 A.M. Orientation & Introductions W.O. Crawford 9:30 A.M. Reining (Kris Wilson) Circles Guiding Spins Stops/ Rollbacks Lead Changes Ranch Pleasure (Jimbo Humphreys) Gaits Transitions 12:00 Noon Lunch 1:00 P.M. Cow Work (Kris Wilson) Getting Hooked on a Cow Trail (Jimbo Humphreys) Obstacle maneuvering 5:00 P.M. - Evaluation, Wrap-Up & Conclusion

3 ASHA CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM ALABAMA STOCK HORSE ASSOCIATION STOCK HORSE CLINIC MONDAY, MARCH 2, :00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. W.O. Crawford Arena State Livestock Center Montgomery, Alabama Must preregister for clinic. Deadline: Thursday Feb, 26, 2009 Telephone entries accepted! Late fee for On-Site Registration at Clinic SEND TO: Thomas E. Fuller, P.O. Box 939, Chatom, AL Phone: ; Fax: ; MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Alabama Stock Horse Association_ Clinic Participants are not required to participate in Show. Participant Name Phone Address City State ZIP Horse Horse Owner 2009 ASHA Members: $75 Fee Paid Non-MEMBERS of ASHA: $100. (Include New/Renewal Membership Form) Fee Paid By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge that I understand the risks involved in riding horses and/or cow work and voluntarily assume those risks. I agree that I will not hold the Alabama Stock Horse Association, the American Stock Horse Association, the South Eastern Livestock Exposition nor any of their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, or participants liable for any injury or property damage rising out of or caused by this clinic held March 2, I have read this release and understand its terms. Participant s Signature (Parent, if participant is between 8 and 18) WARNING! UNDER ALABAMA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO THE EQUINE ACTIVITIES LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.

4 SLE Stock Horse Extravaganza ENTRY FORM AHSA COMPETITION Montgomery, AL March 3, :00 a.m. On-Site Registration March 2nd from 5:00 7:30 p.m.; March 3rd from 6:00 to 7:30 a.m. All exhibitors must be a current member of the American Stock Horse Association to compete. Exhibitors may join ASHA on day of Show. One entry per horse/rider combination Exhibitor s Name: Age, if Youth Phone: Address City: State: Zip: Name of Horse: Owner s Name: Please use exact same name at all ASHA Competitions. Current Exhibitor 2009 Member # By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge that I understand the risks involved in riding horses and/or cow work and voluntarily assume those risks. I agree that I will not hold the Alabama Stock Horse Association, the American Stock Horse Association, the South Eastern Livestock Exposition nor any of their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, or participants liable for any injury or property damage rising out of or caused by this horse show/clinic held March 2 & 3, I have read this release and understand its terms. Exhibitor Signature: OR Signature of Parent or Guardian: For Limited Non-Pro, Non-Pro, and Novice Riders: I certify that I have not received money or compensation for riding, training, or showing horses or training riders or have been classified by SHOT as a NonPro rider. Signature: Participants must show Negative Coggins for Show and/or Clinic Classes Open Non-Pro Ltd Non-Pro Novice Youth All 4 Classes (Includes $120 $ 80 $ 80 $ 75 $ 75 Cattle Charge) Pleasure $ 25 $ 15 $ 15 $ 15 $ 15 Trail $ 25 $ 15 $ 15 $ 15 $ 15 Reining $ 25 $ 15 $ 15 $ 15 $ 15 Working Cow ($30 Cattle Charge) $ 55 $ 45 $ 45 $ 45 $ 45 Total Fees $ $ $ $ $ WARNING! UNDER ALABAMA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO THE EQUINE ACTIVITIES LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.

5 Alabama Stock Horse Association An Affiliate Of American Stock Horse Association Clinic and Competition March 2 & 3, 2009 W.O. Crawford Memorial Arena, Garrett Coliseum, Montgomery, AL CLINIC March 2, :00 5:00 Clinic participants are not required to participate in the Show. Clinicians: Dr. Kris Wilson, Assistant Professor & Ranch Horse Team Coach, Texas Tech University; & SHOT Director Jimbo Humphreys, Champion Ranch Horse Trainer & SHOT Director TOPICS: +Basics of training a well-broke horse +Ranch Horse (Stock Horse) Pleasure +Trail/Versatility +Reining + Cowhorse All participants will have the opportunity to work a live cattle +The clinic will be devoted to helping participants ride and train the all-around western stock horse +Basics will be covered plus the specifics for each class to help participants ride a better horse. Registration: $75 American Stock Horse Association Members $100 Non-MEMBERS (Non Members Reg. includes 2009 ASHA membership fee) COMPETITION March 3, :00 A.M. Five Divisions: Open, NonPro, LTD NonPro, Novice, Youth Classes: Pleasure, Trail, Reining, Working Cow ASHA CLINIC REGISTRATION FORM March 2, 2009, 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Must preregister for clinic. Deadline: Thursday Feb, 26, 2009 Telephone entries accepted! Late fee for On-Site Registration at Clinic SEND TO: Thomas E. Fuller, P.O. Box 939, Chatom, AL Phone: ; Fax: ; tef@tokh.com MAKE CHECK PAYABLE TO: Alabama Stock Horse Association_ Participant Name Phone Address City State ZIP Horse 2009 ASHA Members: $75 Fee Paid Non-MEMBERS of ASHA: $100. (Include New/Renewal Membership Form) Fee Paid By my signature below, I hereby acknowledge that I understand the risks involved in riding horses and/or cow work and voluntarily assume those risks. I agree that I will not hold the Alabama Stock Horse Association, the American Stock Horse Association, the South Eastern Livestock Exposition nor any of their directors, officers, employees, volunteers, or participants liable for any injury or property damage rising out of or caused by this clinic held March 2, I have read this release and understand its terms. Participant s Signature (Parent, if participant is between 8 and 18) WARNING! UNDER ALABAMA LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES, PURSUANT TO THE EQUINE ACTIVITIES LIABILITY PROTECTION ACT.

6 American Stock Horse Association 2009 Membership Application & Competition Division Approval All Memberships are based on calendar year and expire December 31. One form per membership, Please duplicate if needed Name: New Member Renewal (Membership # ) If youth, provide Birth Date: Age: Youth Must be at least 8 yrs Old to be a member Required for Youth Applicants ages 8 to 18. Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Cell Phone: Occupation: Required for all Non Pro Applicants All members, including youth, applying for ASHA Non Pro and/or Novice competition division approval must complete the forms below NON-PRO ELIGIBILITY * Must be filled out and signed in order to qualify for Non-Pro status Non-Pro Eligibility will be noted on ASHA Membership Card - Have you received payment, directly or indirectly for riding, training, assisting in training, showing YES NO horse(s) at any time during the past 5 years? - Have you received payment, directly or indirectly for instructing another person, or conducted a YES NO seminar in riding, training, driving or showing a horse any time during the past five years? - Have any of your expenses (including lodging, transportation, mileage, etc) been paid by someone YES NO else other than family members? I have read and understand the American Stock Horse Association Non Pro Definitions and Rules and will abide by them. I understand that the full responsibility concerning my eligibility rests solely on me. ASHA, its officers, directors & employees are not held responsible for the burden of proof for my eligibility. I also understand that if there is a change in my status or eligibility that I must inform the American Stock Horse Association within 30 days of that change. I understand that my Non-Pro application will be reviewed by the Non-Pro Committee and the ASHA Board of Directors and their decision shall be final. Signed Date NOVICE ELIGIBILITY *Novice must fill out and sign both the Non-Pro Eligibility and Novice Eligibility Novice Eligibility will be noted on ASHA Membership Card - Have you ever won an ASHA/SHOT High-Point or Reserve High-Point Championship in any division, YES NO at any ASHA/SHOT Show? - Have you ever won an ASHA/SHOT End-of-Year All-Around High-Point Champion or Reserve YES NO All-Around High-Point Champion in any division? I have read and understand both the American Stock Horse Association Non Pro Definitions and Rules and the Novice Definitions and Rules and will abide by them. Signed Date * If a member loses their novice eligibility through competition during the year, they may finish that year as a novice. Amount Enclosed: $25 Single Annual Membership Please make Check or Money Order Payable to: American Stock Horse Association or ASHA MAIL FORM TO: American Stock Horse Association (ASHA) 3708 E 29 th St - PMB #101, Bryan, TX phone/fax