2025 MFTHBA Rulebook

2 This handbook represents Restated Articles of Incorporation, Corporation Bylaws, and Rules under which the MFTHBA, its Affiliates and membership function and are held accountable. The Principles of the Breed apply to all European Filial Breeding Associations of the Missouri Foxtrotter and are published on the MFTHBA website. MFTHBA Code of Conduct As the welfare of our horses and the reputation of our breed are of paramount importance to the officers, directors and general membership of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association, we are committed to high standards of propriety in both the promotion of this horse and of membership conduct. Whether as an exhibitor, owner, trainer, breeder, agent, employee, officer, director, show official, judge, vendor or spectator, members and non-members alike who participate in any MFTHBA activity or event governed by MFTHBA rules shall be governed by the following:  Respect and adhere to the standards of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association, its goals and objectives.  Support the welfare of the MFT horse, and act to ensure that every MFT horse shall be treated humanely and with dignity, respect and compassion.  Act in an ethical manner, reflecting self-discipline, sportsmanship, honesty and integrity.  Conduct business in an open and forthright manner, acting with integrity, sincerity and honesty.  Deal with each other and the public in such a way as to instill confidence in our Association and its membership.  Promote a positive image of the MFT horse industry by encouraging and supporting honorable and effective management of Association business.