2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

i The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association Breed Regist ry of the Mi ssouri Fox Trot t ing Horse Est . 1948 Table of Contents The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse ............................................................................................................... 1 MISSION STATEMENT ......................................................................................................................... 1 MFTHBA Code of Conduct........................................................................................................................ 2 Policy Statement: Welfare of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse ................................................................ 3 MFTHBA Listing of Important Dates ........................................................................................................ 4 Restated Articles of Incorporation of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association, Inc. .............. 5 Bylaws of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association, Inc. (MFTHBA) .................................... 7 Regional Representation Implementation Policy...................................................................................... 15 100 - RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS ......................................................................... 17 GENERAL: STANDARDS OF THE FOX TROTTING HORSE...................................................... 17 Section 1. Conformation .................................................................................................................. 17 Section 2. Fox Trot ........................................................................................................................... 17 Section 3. Flat Foot Walk ................................................................................................................. 18 Section 4. Canter ............................................................................................................................... 18 Section 5. Overview.......................................................................................................................... 18 ELECTIONS:........................................................................................................................................ 18 Section 1. Annual or Special Elections and Ballot Initiatives .......................................................... 18 Section 2. Nominations for Officer and Director Positions............................................................. 19 Section 3. Eligibility to Vote. .......................................................................................................... 19 Section 4. Procedural Handling ........................................................................................................ 19 Section 5. Vacancies: ........................................................................................................................ 20 COMMITTEES, MEDIATORS and DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS BOARD ................................... 20 Section 1. Committees ...................................................................................................................... 20 Section 2. Mediators and Disciplinary Hearings Board.................................................................... 21 GENERAL VIOLATIONS................................................................................................................... 22 Section 1. Rules Violations.............................................................................................................. 22 Section 2. Actions Resulting from Failure of Members or Non-Members to Comply with Rules .. 23 Section 3. Rule Infraction and Violation Penalties .......................................................................... 24 Section 4. Delinquent Accounts........................................................................................................ 26 Section 5. Ultimate Authority & Responsibility within MFTHBA.................................................. 26