2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

ii 200 - Rules and Regulations of Registration ....................................................................................... 28 Section 1. Official Registration Records of MFTHBA .................................................................... 28 Section 2. Eligibility of Recorded Horses......................................................................................... 29 Section 3. Types of Registration ....................................................................................................... 31 Section 4. Color Guide...................................................................................................................... 31 Section 5. Transfer of Ownership ..................................................................................................... 33 Section 6. Registry Liability Disclaimer.......................................................................................... 35 Section 7: Missouri Fox Trotting Pony Registry .............................................................................. 35 300 - Rules for Membership ................................................................................................................... 37 Section 1. Membership Categories and Eligibility .......................................................................... 37 Section 2. Membership Responsibilities, Obligations and Agreements ........................................... 38 Section 3. Proprietary Information, Documents and Photography ................................................... 38 Section 4. Affiliated Organizations................................................................................................... 38 400 - Meetings & Board of Directors Procedures ................................................................................ 40 Section 1. Meetings:.......................................................................................................................... 40 Section 2. Board of Directors Procedures: ........................................................................................ 41 500 – General Rules for Judges and Ring Personnel ........................................................................... 43 Section 1. Judges Requirements ....................................................................................................... 43 Section 2. Judging Responsibilities .................................................................................................. 43 Section 3. Ring Personnel – Duties and Responsibilities ................................................................. 47 600 - Horse Protection Act Policies ....................................................................................................... 48 Section 1. HIO Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 48 Section 2. The DQP Program............................................................................................................ 49 Section 3. Horse Inspections ............................................................................................................. 53 Section 4. Scar Rule ......................................................................................................................... 54 Section 5. HPA Violations ............................................................................................................... 55 Section 6. Mandatory Penalties for Violation.................................................................................. 56 Section 7. Violations of Rules During the Suspension Period......................................................... 56 700 - SHOW RULES, POLICIES & PROCEDURES GENERAL .................................................... 58 Section 1. Show Management Policies ............................................................................................. 58 Section 2. Exhibitor Procedures and Policies: .................................................................................. 59 Section 3. Tack & Equipment:.......................................................................................................... 60 Section 4. Horse Show & Show Ring Procedures and Policies........................................................ 61 VERSATILITY COMPETITION ..................................................................................................... 76 Section 1. Versatility Champions: .................................................................................................... 76