April 22, 2009

Dear International Hunter Futurity Participant;

Due to the recent economic downturn, the Board of Directors of The International Hunter Futurity has made some difficult decisions regarding the 2009 competitions.  In order to help us through these tough times and to ensure the survival of the program, the 2009 International Competition will not be held.

This year we will be emphasizing the regional competitions.  The Challenge Series, the Two Year Old Under Saddle Class, The Three and Four Year Old Performance divisions and a Five Year Old Hunter Classic will be held at all three regional competitions including the Mid-West Regional which will be held at the Greater Oklahoma Horse Show on July 21st.  The prize money at the Regionals will be increased to approximately $15,000 per region. 

This was a decision that was not easily reached.  We trust you will understand and continue to support the International Hunter Futurity through this temporary situation.

Sincerely,

The Board Of Directors
The International Hunter Futurity
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THE INTERNATIONAL HUNTER FUTURITY MISSION STATEMENT:

The International Hunter Futurity, a competition for young hunters, has emerged as a method of promoting the hunter to a position of prominence in the world of horse sports.  The objectives of the Hunter Futurity are:

• To increase interest in and enthusiasm for breeding and showing quality hunters.
• To establish a lucrative incentive program to encourage owners to promote their horses and investments.
• To present a financially rewarding program, with the highest money prizes ever offered in the hunter ring.
• To increase the competitive position of hunters within the world of horse sports.

It is the pursuit of excellence that The Futurity represents and the excellence in our sport it will encourage.

CONTACT:

THE INTERNATIONAL HUNTER FUTURITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS:

PRESIDENT:
Mr. Ernie Shook
Bit O Blarney Farm
5070 Troy Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
859-873-6999
ernieshook@aol.com