Amended March 20, 2007

THESE BYLAWS, agreed to and incorporated into the minutes of the Rusty Stirrups Riding Club (the “Club”) provide as follows:

RECITALS:

B. By vote of 4/5th of the members on March 20, 2007, the “Club” severed its relationship with the National Old Peoples Riding Club. On April 17, 2007, the name of Rusty Stirrups Riding Club was adopted, hereinafter referred to as the “Club”

DEFINITIONS:

PURPOSE: The purpose for which the Club is formed is to sponsor safe, educational activities, both mounted and unmounted, to foster communication among members with the purpose of sharing experience and to encourage members to increase their knowledge of horses and ponies.

ARTICLE II

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

SECTION A: MEMBERS:

1. ELIGIBILITY:

2. DUES AND FEES: Membership fees shall be established at each annual meeting by a simple majority of a quorum, as defined in Article III, Section B (8), of Members.

3. PRIVILEGES OF MEMBERSHIP: Members are entitled to participate in all activities sponsored by the Club.

Section B: BOARD MEMBERS:

1. JOB DESCRIPTIONS: The job descriptions shall be attached as “Attachment I” and incorporated herein.

2. TITLES, NAMES AND ADDRESSES. The titles, names and addresses shall be attached as “Attachment II” and incorporated herein.

3. COMPOSITION: The Board shall be composed of nine (9) members: four (4)Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer), Membership Chair, Rating Ride Coordinator, Newsletter Editor and two (2) Finance Committee Members.

4. TERMS: A board member’s term shall be one calendar year.

5. NOMINATIONS: A committee consisting of two members shall be selected by the membership at the September regular meeting. This committee shall gather names of members to be elected to serve on the Board. These names shall be presented to the membership on or before the November regular meeting. No person may be a candidate in the election who has not been nominated. All nominees must be members in good standing. Additional nominations may be made at the November meeting by any member, provided that person so nominated does not decline when his name is proposed. No member may be a candidate for more than one position.

6. ELECTION: The Board will be elected by a simple majority of a quorum of members at the annual meeting.

7. ANNUAL MEETING: The annual meeting of the Members shall be held on the third Tuesday of January of each year at 7:00 p.m., or at such other time as shall be determined by the Members. Board members for the ensuing year shall be elected from among those nominated in accordance with Article III, Section B. Positions will be assumed immediately upon conclusion of the election and each retiring Board Member shall turn over to his successor all properties and records relating to that position.

8. QUORUM:

9. RESIGNATION: Upon the resignation of a Board Member, the Members may elect another Member to fill the vacancy. This newly elected Board Member will serve until the next annual meeting.

Section C: COMMITTEES:

DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS: A Finance Committee, as defined in Attachment I, and referred to in Article III, Section C, composed of the Treasurer and two (2) Members elected at large will be formed to approve expenditures of $50 or less. Expenditures exceeding $50 need to be approved by a simple majority of a quorum of Members. Annual insurance premiums for the Club do not need approval.

PARTICIPATION IN ACTIVITIES

1. STANDARDS OF PROFICIENCY: The Club adheres to the proficiency standards covering riding ability and knowledge of horses. All members who participate in mounted activities are required to present themselves to be rated at least to the lowest level of proficiency by a USPC or Club qualified rater.

2. MOUNTED ACTIVITIES: Members must have achieved at least the lowest rating prior to participating in the Club’s mounted activities, with the exception of participation in the proficiency rating ride itself. Competitors in events organized for and advertised to the general public by the Club need not be rated.

3. HOLD HARMLESS: Members using facilities and grounds made available to the Club are using the facilities or property at their own risk. By using said facilities or property, Members agree to hold harmless the property owners, the Club, its Board and Members for any injuries they or their animals may sustain.

4. SAFETY: Safety is a major concern of the Club. All participants must, when mounted, wear shoes or boots with heels, a helmet approved for equestrian sports by ASTM (SEI). Negative Coggins are required for all participating equines. Participants should provide adequate medical emergency information. The President or his designee has the ultimate authority to excuse a participant from an event, if he determines it is too dangerous for the participant or his mount. The President or his designee’s decision shall be conclusive for that event.

WELFARE OF HORSES AND PONIES : The Club is dedicated to the welfare of horses and ponies. No member of the Club shall engage in, or permit others to engage in on their behalf, training or management practices deemed harmful to participating equines. In all Club mounted activities, the President of the Club or his designee, shall have the authority to excuse any participant if, in his determination, the mount is not in a state of health appropriate for the activity or there is evidence of harmful training or management practices. The President or his designee’s decision shall be conclusive for that event.

ARTICLE VII

AMENDMENTS:

DISSOLUTION: The Club may be dissolved at anytime by the written consent of not less than two-thirds (2/3) of the Members. In the event of the dissolution of the Club, none of the property of the Club nor any assets of the Club shall be distributed to any Members. After payment of the debts of the Club any remaining assets shall be given to a charitable organization for the benefit of horses as selected by the Board.

BOARD JOB DESCRIPTIONS

• directs the Club and its activities

• presides over Club and board meetings and sets agendas

• appoints heads of committees

• acts as liaison to other clubs

• does not vote at regular meetings – acts as a tie breaker –

• serves as President when President is absent

• performs duties as assigned by the President

• secures guest speakers

• secures venues for Club meetings

• prepares correspondence on Club matters

• provides notices of meetings

• distributes meeting agendas

• prepares minutes

• serves as committee chair for finance committee

• manages Club funds

• maintains full and accurate record of all receipts and payments

• prepares monthly treasurer reports for each meeting and upon request of the

• makes payments for Club activities (checks require two signatures – President and Treasurer)

• secures and coordinates insurance coverage for Club

• maintains and circulates list of membership information

• distributes and retains membership, medical, and activity release forms

• collects and forwards dues to Treasurer

• plans rating rides

• secures USPC or Club qualified rater to conduct rating rides for members

• secures venue

• prepares newsletter

• distributes newsletter

• disburses funds as described in Article IV

• arranges periodic audits of finances

• prepare budget for year