This organization is formed for the purpose of uniting horseman and horse lovers of the South Mississippi area, and through united efforts to cultivate throughout this area interest in horses and every horse activity: to assist and encourage the sponsorship of horse shows, parades, riding clubs and any other media that will further the interest of horses and horsemen.
 
The present boundaries of the Association shall be: East, Alabama-Mississippi line: West, Louisiana-Mississippi line: North, a line parallel with the southern boundary limit to the Five County Horse Show Association: South, the Gulf of Mexico.
In the mid ’60, a group of concerned horsemen got together at Mr. Horace Ladner’s house on Pass Road in Gulfport, MS. In attendance were representative from four clubs from the Gulf Coast Area. Representing 21 Riders was Mr. Horace Ladner and Mr. Gil Switzer, for Lazy B was Mr. Herman Mills, for ‘U Fore’ was Dr. Underwood Fore and representing the ‘Woolmarket Lions Club’ was R. Richardson. When they showed horses, these gentlemen wanted to compete by the same rules at every arena so they adopted a set of ‘rules’ to go by. All ‘games’ had their guidelines and the rest were governed by the American Quarter Horse Association. As a result, the SOUTH MISSISSIPI HORSE SHOW & RODEO ASSOCIATION was started.
Story courtesy of Mr. Gil Switzer



After more than 45 years, and through economic hard times the SMHS&RA continues to strive.  From the beginning, the Association has encouraged our children to practice good sportsmanship.  As encouragement an "award" was given to the child who, win or lose, took it like a champ, although he/she may not have been the better horseman or the first place winner.  Today, we continue these principles by presenting a yearly "Youth Sportsmanship Award". 
This years winner can be found on our Awards page. 
Written by Mrs. Betty Doucet
Mission Statement 
Dear friends,

I am honored to be your S.M.H.S.&R. A. Chairman for the 2012 show season. I want our association to be a fun, family orientated
environment that provides an opportunity for both experienced and novice riders to show and ride.

I invite you to come out to watch or participate in our shows.  We offer a combination of timed and judged events.  Our shows are open to all breeds of horses.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact me.

Carmen Davis, Chairman
2012 S.M.H.S.&R.A.
601-795-1633
kidracing@yahoo.com

Horses - if God made anything more beautiful, he kept it for himself. ~Author Unknown
 
South Mississippi Horse Show & Rodeo Association
By-Laws, Rules & Regulations 
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Other 2012 Association Officers:
Vice Chairman, Kevin Allemand, Jr.
Secretary, Mindy Moran Clark
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Treasurer, Phyllis Wiltz
Point Keeper, Betty Doucet 
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Rules & Regulations reposted: 
February 2, 2012











THE BY-LAWS NEED CORRECTING.  THERE ARE SUPPOSE TO BE 14/15 PAGES INSTEAD OF 13.  SOMEHOW THEY GOT LEFT OFF.  SORRY FOR THE INCOVIENCE.  CARMEN DAVIS

						
						
						
							

								

									
									
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