2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

31 d) A MARE is a mature female horse. e) A STALLION is a mature male horse. f) A GELDING refers to any castrated male horse. G. Naming a Horse : 1. Each horse for which Application for Registration is submitted must be given an acceptable name and one which does not conflict with or duplicate the name of any other horse registered with MFTHBA, either living or dead. Suffixes are not allowed to create a difference in name. 2. Names must be limited to 30 characters including spaces. 3. Name of a horse may be changed provided the horse has not sired or produced a foal or has a permanent show record at with the MFTHBA. An administrative fee will be charged for the change of name. 4. Punctuation may be added to existing Certificate of Registration. An administrative fee will be charged. Section 3. Types of Registration A. Fillies or Colts : Consistent with requirements outlined in Section 2, the following registrations may be issued by the MFTHBA for fillies or colts: 1. Blue Papered (Fourth Generation Foals): These are either fillies or colts that have the past three generations fully and permanently registered in the MFTHBA. Application and proper fee shall be sent into the MFTHBA office. Each fourth-generation foal is eligible for “Blue” registration papers which will be issued, except as noted in Gold Papers. 2. Brown Papered: Any filly or colt not considered Blue Papered eligible will fall into this category. Application and proper fee shall be sent in to the MFTHBA office. “Brown” registration papers will be issued, except as noted in Gold Papers. 3. Gold Papered (Parentage Verified): These are horses who have had parentage verified through DNA. This involves having both sire and dam DNA tested and “parentage not excluded” on the DNA results for the offspring. For horses previously registered where an upgrade to Gold papers is requested, DNA for the sire and dam must show "parentage not excluded" for the subject horse. Gold papers may be issued under these conditions with payment of appropriate fee. 4. See Section 9. D. for Types of Registration for MFTPR certificates for Missouri Fox Trotting Ponies . B. Mares, Stallions and Geldings : 1. Horses whose Registration Application is not filed within acceptable time limits for filly or colt registration may be registered later under the fee schedule for mare, stallion or gelding by making application to the MFTHBA office. Such application shall include a completed Application for Registration form and the appropriate registration fee. 2. When a horse is gelded subsequent to registration, such fact shall be reported to the MFTHBA. The registration certificate and a statement from the owner of record indicating the date of gelding should be forwarded to the MFTHBA office. The MFTHBA will make the appropriate notation on the registration records of the MFTHBA and on the Registration Certificate and return the certificate to the owner at no charge. Section 4. Color Guide Some horses have several color patterns evident either visually or in their genetic makeup. Choose the color category which most accurately describes your horse. Look at the bold area of each color description. Your horse must fit that part of the description to be registered as that color. Should you need to further clarify subcategories of the color (when a computer code is not available) please do so in the markings details section. Because of past inaccuracies in color descriptions, prior registration papers do not necessarily reflect the correct color of parents, and the MFTHBA will try to work with members in establishing correctness from this point forward. BA: BAY – Red body with shades varying from light yellow tan to almost black. Must have black points: mane, tail and legs.