ARTICLE I

MEMBERSHIP

1. 	Membership shall be open to all interested in endurance, trail riding 
and horsemanship.

2.	Members of the age of 16 years or over shall have one vote in all 
matters voted upon at meetings, while members under said age shall have one-
half vote.  This applies to general member voting, and to voting at
Board of Directors meetings, as well.

3.	No one is eligible for membership in the corporation unless they first 
execute and deliver to the Secretary a hold harmless agreement of indemnity, 
waving releasing and holding the corporation, its officers, directors, employees 
and agents harmless from any and all liability for injury to person or property, 
in a form to be provided by and satisfactory to the corporation.  This letter 
agreement shall also contain a consent of said parents or guardian to the 
minor's membership in this corporation.


ARTICLE II

FEES
	
1.	Annual dues for individual members over age sixteen (16) years shall 
be $20.00 and family membership shall be $30.00 per calendar year the amount 
thereafter shall be established each year at the annual election meeting by the 
membership of the corporation.

2.	Annual dues for members under the age of sixteen (16) years shall be 
$10.00 the amount thereafter shall be established at the annual election meeting 
by the members of the corporation.

3.	No member shall be eligible to vote at any meeting of the corporation 
whose dues are delinquent.

4.	The past President receives a one year honorary membership following 
his term of office.


ARTICLE III

OFFICERS

1.	The Officers shall consist of: President, Vice-President, Secretary and 
Treasurer.


ARTICLE IV

MEETINGS

1.	The annual meeting for election of officers shall be held in January of 
each year.

2.	Meetings shall be held at such times and places as directed by the 
President.

3.	A quorum for the transaction of business shall consist of 10 members 
of which 2 must be officers.

4.	The rules of order attached hereto as Exhibit "A" shall apply at all 
meetings.

5.	Any members of the corporation may be removed by affirmative vote 
of two-thirds of the membership present at any regular or special meeting of the 
membership.  Notice of such proposed removal, setting forth the grounds 
therefore, must be given in writing to the member sought to be at least thirty 
(30) days, but not to exceed forty-five (45) days, prior to the meeting at which 
the question is to be voted on.  Reinstatement shall require affirmative vote of 
two-thirds of the membership present at any regular or special meeting, and 
may be considered only after written notice to all members of at least thirty 
days not to exceed forty-five days, of the time, place and proposed 
reinstatement where the meeting is to be held at which the question is to be 
voted again.

6.	At any meeting of the members of the corporation, a member entitled 
to vote may vote by proxy executed in writing or by fax by the member or his 
duly authorized attorney-in-fact.  No proxy shall be valid after the individual 
meeting it was issued for.


ARTICLE V

AMENDMENTS

1.	These by-laws may be amended by a two-thirds vote of the 
membership present at any regular or special meeting, but no amendment shall 
be voted upon without two weeks notice, in writing, to all paid members.


ARTICLE VI

DUTIES OF OFFICERS

1.	President:  The President shall preside at all meetings of the club, shall 
be an ex-officio member of all committees and shall perform all such duties as 
are incidental to the Office of President and are required of the president.

2.	Vice President:  In the absence of the President, shall exercise all 
functions of the President and shall be vested with all the president's powers.

3.	Secretary:  Shall have charge of all papers, keep such records, make 
such reports, and perform such duties as are incidental to that office, and 
properly required by the organization.

4.	Treasurer:  Shall have charge of the funds of the club, shall conduct its 
banking business and audit all accounts.  Checks drawn shall be signed by 
either the president, Vice President or the Treasurer, shall be countersigned by 
an additional officer.


ARTICLE VII

ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS

1.	Only paid member are eligible to hold elective office.

2.	Only members of the age of 18 and over are eligible to hold the office 
of President, Vice President and Treasurer.

3.	Nominations and voting shall take place at the annual January 
meeting, all paid members to be given two weeks written notice of the time and 
place of said meeting.  Officers shall be elected by a simple majority.

4.	In case of resignation or other vacancy of an officer, the president shall 
appoint an officer to fill the unexpired term, except that if the resignation or 
vacancy shall be in the office of President, the Vice President shall assume the 
office and appoint a member to fill the unexpired term of Vice President.

5.	The term of office of said officers shall be for one (1) year and they 
shall serve until their successors have been elected.


ARTICLE VIII

COMMITTEES

1.	The President may establish such standing and temporary committees 
as he deems necessary and shall appoint members and chairmen.

2.	The function of any committee may be delegated to and performed by 
one person, at the discretion of the President.


ARTICLE IX

DIRECTORS

1.	The business and property of this corporation shall be managed by the 
Board of Directors.

2.	The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice President, 
the immediate Past President, the Secretary, the Treasurer and four other 
members to be elected at large by the membership at the annual meeting.  
Directors shall be elected for a 2 year term with 2 directors elected per year 
every other year.  The first year will show a slate of 2 - 1 year terms and 2 -2 
year terms of office and will be staggered 2 year terms thereafter.

3.	The term of office of the directors shall be for two (2) years and they 
shall serve until their successors shall have been elected.

4.	At any meeting of the Board of Directors, a Director or Officer entitled 
to vote may vote by proxy executed in writing by the member or his duly 
authorized attorney-in-fact.  No proxy shall be valid after the individual 
meeting it was issued for.

5.	A quorum for Board of Director meeting shall consist of five members 
thereof.

6.	Any director may be removed from office by a two-thirds vote of the 
membership of the corporation at any regular or special meeting of the 
membership.  Notice of the proposed removal of a director must be given a 
minimum of thirty days, not to exceed forty-five days, prior to the date of the 
meeting at which such is to be voted upon.  Such notice must state the cause for 
the proposed removal.

7.	Any vacancy occurring on the Board of Directors by reason of death, 
resignation or removal shall be filled by appointment of the President.


8.	At any regular or special meeting of the membership of the 
corporation, the members may, by majority vote, alter or modify any decision of 
the Board of Directors to under take any desired action or policy.

9.	The Board of Directors shall not commit or expend club funds in 
excess of $100.00 without approval from the general membership.


ARTICLE X

GIFTS

1.	The Board of Directors may accept on behalf of the corporation any 
contribution, gift bequest or device for the general purpose or any special 
purpose of the corporation.


ARTICLE XI

MEMBERSHIP CERTIFICATES

1.	The Board of Directors may provide for the issuance of certificates 
evidencing membership in the corporation, which shall be in such form as 
determined by the Board.  Such certificates shall be signed by the Secretary.  
The name and address of each member and the date of issuance of the 
certificate shall be entered on the corporate records.


ARTICLE XII

AUDITORS

1.	A committee of three Auditors, none of whom shall be directors or 
officers, shall be elected by the members of the corporation at the annual 
meeting, for a one year term.  They shall at all times have access to the books 
and records of the corporation, and shall be responsible for systematically and 
regularly checking the accounting system in use.  They shall completely audit 
the books and records during the last days of their term in office, and shall 
report their findings and recommendations to the directors and members at 
large, in writing, at the annual meeting at the conclusion of their term in office.

REVISED APRIL 19, 1998

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