As of the 2002-2003 fiscal year the PHSA is a 501 (c ) 4 with all tax returns filed and 2003’s financial records at the accountant’s office in preparation for the filing of the 2003 tax return.

www.PennHSA.org

The web site is in its 2^nd full year of operation. Results are being posted twice monthly. The average number of hits per month rose from 18,217 in 2002 to 44,776 in 2003.

The following people were nominated for seats on the board of directors, and all nominees were elected by unanimous vote.

2004 Board of Directors: Bob Daly, Gaye Goldemen-Cohen, Diane Boram, Richard Scarlett, Barbara Miller, Doris MacDonald, Audrey Winzinger, Susan Hansen, Cheryll Francella, John Mastriano, Diane Daly, Cheryle Francis

Susan Hansen presented a list of criteria prepared by Jennifer Batchelor and suggested to be used for choosing a PHSA Horse Show of the Year. The criteria included good footing, clean rest rooms, courteous office staff, good prizes and good food. The board agreed to take under consideration the awarding of a PHSA Horse Show of the Year.

There was a discussion about the number of years a horse can compete in the pre-green hunter division and receive PHSA points. Currently a horse can only compete for one year in the pre-green hunters and receive PHSA points. But, USEF rules allow a horse to compete in pre-green for 2 years. PHSA is being asked by a member to alter the PHSA specifications for the pre-green division for the 2004 show year. It was decided that the board would consider this matter for a potential change in the specs for the 2005 show year; but the pre-green specs will remain unchanged for 2004.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM