Purina Mills Named Official Feed Partner of the New Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals

SAUGERTIES, NY (August 5, 2003)—The New Marshall & Sterling League announced today that Purina Mills, LLC, America's leader in animal nutrition, will become the Official Feed Partner for the New Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals, to be held September 17-21, at Worcester's Centrum Centre, in Worcester, Massachusetts.

"Purina Mills is a company that strives for excellence in the area of animal nutrition," said Tom Struzzieri, President and Owner of Horse Shows In The Sun. "The equestrians who compete for a place at our National Indoor Finals also share that same passion for excellence. We welcome Purina Mills as our Official Feed Partner and look forward to a long-lasting relationship that will benefit our equestrians and their horses, as well as our sport."

Purina Mills is the largest producer and marketer of animal nutrition products in the United States. Purina Mills products are identified by the checkerboard logo and the Chow brand of feed. The company produces a complete line of commercial animal products, as well as a line of horse, companion animal and specialty animal products, under numerous, well-known brand names including Horse Chow, Strategy, Equine Junior, and Equine Adult.

Over 4,000 Purina dealers nationwide form a vital performance link between Purina Mills and its customers. Each of these independent local businesses sells and distributes Purina products and services to customers in their local markets. For more information on Purina Mills and its products, please visit www.purinamills.com.

"Purina Mills is honored to be the Official Feed Partner for the inaugural Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals," said Nancy Shearer, Equine Events Coordinator. "League competitors understand that good feed practices are of paramount importance when they ask their horse to deliver a winning performance in the ring. Purina Mills understands the demands of such high levels of competition. Our vast knowledge in the area of animal nutrition, combined with our high product standards, offers our equestrians and their horses the means to excel."

The New Marshall & Sterling League offers members the opportunity to compete throughout the year for points that will earn them a place at the New Marshall & Sterling League National Indoor Finals Horse Show to be held September 17-21, 2003 at Worcester's Centrum Centre, Worcester, Massachusetts. The League will hold finals competition in 11 hunter divisions, 6 jumper divisions, and three equitation medal finals. A national points system will determine the qualifiers in each division. Those who are invited to compete at the Finals will be counted among the best riders in the country.

Please visit www.hitsshows.com/marshallsterling to learn more about the League and the National Indoor Finals.