Membership shall be open to anyone wishing to support and perpetuate the equine industry.

There will be no discrimination due to race, color, religion, age, or sex.

Any person becoming a member of the Association shall comply with all of its rules, by-laws, and decisions and shall be bound by the same.

Membership in the Association is not transferable and shall cease upon resignation or death of the member or upon non-payment of association dues.

A member may be suspended or expelled by a majority vote of the total Board of Directors for failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the Association, for unsportsmanlike conduct, or for an action which is opposed or detrimental to the objectives or purposes of the Association; however, a ten (10) day notice in writing shall have first been given by the Association to the member so that he/she may be allowed a closed and private hearing with the Board of Directors called for that purpose. Upon termination of membership, there will be no refund of dues in whole or pro-rated for the remainder of the membership year and he/she shall have no other rights to interest in the property of the Association.

Upon dissolution of the Association, any balance in the treasury shall be distributed to a worthy bona fide tax-exempt charity (i.e., American Red Cross, local 4-H group, riding group for children with special needs, etc.) – to be decided upon by the general membership of the Association.

Each member shall receive a current copy of the By-Laws upon their paid dues.