2024 MFTHBA Rule Book

1 The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association Breed Regist ry of the Mi ssouri Fox Trot t ing Horse Est . 1948 Dear MFTHBA Member , WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF THE MISSOURI FOX TROTTER! You are one of several thousand members enjoying our remarkable horses, and whether you are a long-time member, new to the breed, or somewhere in between, Welcome! You can log on to the MFTHBA website at www.mfthba.com to find up-to-date news and information about programs and member services. If we can be of assistance in any way, contact us at any of the e-mail addresses or phone numbers listed in this handbook. Your commitment to the Missouri Fox Trotting horse, its welfare, promotion and exhibition, will be rewarded by the pride and enjoyment you receive in working with these horses. Whatever your passion, whether it is breeding, the show ring, trail, competition or pleasure riding, the Missouri Fox Trotter will provide a versatile, willing partner and will do it with style. Thank you for joining with others who appreciate the special qualities of this great breed. As we enter our 76 th year as an association, it is time to renew our efforts to gain for these horses the recognition they so richly deserve. Support your local affiliates, participate in the local, state and regional shows, demonstrations and trail rides, and plan to come to Ava for the Spring Show in June or the Celebration held in September. Sincerely, Board of Directors Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association RR 6 Box 67690 – Ava, Missouri 65608, PO Box 1027 (417) 683-2468 – e-mail: foxtrot@mfthba.com – website:www.mfthba.com Revised 1/1/24