August 24, 2007
Board of Directors
American Equestrian Trade Association
591 North Avenue, Suite 3-2
Wakefield, MA 01880
Jim Herbert, Managing Partner
GlobalStrat LLC
9 North Liberty Street
PO Box 1866
Middleburg, VA 20118
This letter represents the equestrian industry members signatured below who support an effort of a unified industry trade show that resolves the differences of both parties.
We request that you submit to a professionally arbitrated resolution by a neutral party with a short time line for completion of an agreement. A mediated resolution will avoid the burdensome effect on industry members of two shows. We believe that strides have been made toward a stronger, unified show and that a mediated resolution of your conflict is in our best interest looking toward the years ahead.
This letter signifies our strong support for a mediated result and thereby an opportunity to offer unified backing to both the IEBA Expo and AETA association.
Yours truly,