Tampa, Fl -- April 7, 2000 --- The Show Jumping Hall of Fame has launched its official website at www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.

Designed and managed by Media on Demand, the website features biographies and photographs of Show Jumping Hall of Fame inductees including the legendary Rodney Jenkins, Melanie Smith Taylor, William C. Steinkraus, Frank Chapot, Whitney Stone, Idle Dice and Jet Run. Visitors can also access a full event schedule for the Explorer BIOLAN/NHSF Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series and get the latest news, results and standings.

The Explorer BIOLAN/NHSF Show Jumping Hall of Fame Jumper Classic Series, a showcase of top level junior and amateur-owner riders, serves as a proving ground for many riders who aspire to someday represent the United States in international competition. This prestigious series runs February through November and includes classes at many major horse shows across the United States.

"The Show Jumping Hall of Fame is excited to launch this new website," said Show Jumping Hall of Fame Chairman Gene Mische. "Media on Demand has designed a beautiful website which gives visitors the latest Jumper Classic Series standings, plus an inside look at the lives and accomplishments of our 35 inductees."

The Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum, formally opened in 1989 at Busch Gardens in Tampa, FL, was organized to promote the sport of show jumping and to immortalize the legends of the men, women and horses who have made great contributions to the sport. The focus of this noble institution is to encourage broader interest and participation in show jumping, as well as to educate devoted equestrians and novice horse lovers alike, by sharing the sport's legends, lore and landmark achievements.

For more information about the Show Jumping Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc., please visit the website at www.showjumpinghalloffame.net.

Show Jumping Hall Of Fame Inductees

1987 William Steinkraus Bertlan deNemethy "Idle Dice"

1988 Patrick Butler August A. Busch, Jr.

1989 David Kelley Jimmy Williams Ben O'Meara Frances Rowe

1990 Kathy Kusner Arthur McCashin Brigadier General Harry D. Chamberlin "San Lucas"

1991 Adolph Mogavero Whitney Stone Morton W. "Cappy" Smith Pat Dixon

1992 Eleonora "Eleo" Sears Mary Mairs Chapot Barbara Worth Oakford "Snowman"

1993 Dr. Robert C. Rost Joe Green

1994 Frank Chapot Gordon Wright

1995 Mickey Walsh "Trail Guide"

1996 Pamela Carruthers Dick Donnelly/"Heatherbloom" "Jet Run"

1997 Edward "Ned" King Bobby Egan/"Sun Beau"

1998 Melanie Smith Taylor Freddie Wettach, Jr. Johnny Bell

1999 Rodney Jenkins Franklin "Fuddy" Wing Jr./Democrat Sinjon