Are you interested in getting more involved with the MFTHBA? While many chairmen have indicated their interest in returning, the MFTHBA is in the process of seeking members to serve in a few vacant chairman positions. In addition, the MFTHBA is seeking individuals interested in serving as committee members. If Read more
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The independent accounting firm of Compere & Robinette read the election results on October 14, 2020. The firm counted 852 total ballots. Region 3 Alexis Zastoupil No Opponent Region 6 Total Votes-153 Garry Devore 58 (38%) Brian Land 95 (62%) Region 7 Joy Meizler No Opponent Vice Read more
Per the MFTHBA Rule Book, “In the event there is no candidate for a director’s position, the Board of Directors shall appoint a member to serve until the next election.” There were no candidate filings for Region 1 (Alaska, Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Idaho, and Hawaii). Individuals interested in the Read more
Sadly, we recently lost Region 9 Director, Beverly Frizzell. Her passing has created an opening on the Board. Individuals interested in the open position should send a letter of interest to the MFTHBA office as soon as possible. The position will be open for 30 days. The appointed individual will serve until the Read more
The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association released the ballot for the upcoming election. In the next several weeks, candidate biographies will be added to this announcement as they become available to assist MFTHBA members in learning more about the nominees. All individuals listed as a member in good Read more
It has been said that the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is the most versatile gaited horse and we are out to prove it. The MFTHBA Medal program, set to launch in January 2021, will provide Missouri Fox Trotting Horse owners an opportunity to earn lifetime accomplishment medals in 16 distinct categories. Horses Read more
Candidate nominations for this year’s MFTHBA election open on July 1. Candidates may be nominated for consideration through August 1. During this year’s election, all MFTHBA members will be voting to elect the next President and Vice-President to a two-year appointment. Members in Regions 1, 3, 6, and 7 will be Read more
Changes are coming to the MFTHBA certificate of registration, commonly referred to as registration papers. “As our members are aware, the MFTHBA has started the process of updating our registry and membership databases,” shared MFTHBA President, Mark Mackie. “While the primary focus of this update is to ensure Read more
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse and Pony owners will have a new way to document the success of their horses thanks to a new program approved by the MFTHBA Board of Directors. The program is made possible by the database update currently underway within the MFTHBA. “The MFTHBA Board of Directors has talked for several Read more
A few weeks ago, the MFTHBA announced the delay of the 2020 Spring Show and Three Year Old Futurity. The MFTHBA Board of Directors has been working on options for this year’s show. Recently, the Board voted to host the MFTHBA Three Year Old Futurity in conjunction with the Mid-America Grand Slam scheduled to be Read more