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
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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
The Missouri Fox Trotter is known for its comfortable gait, gentle disposition, and versatility. The breed was developed in the Ozarks to be a truly all-around horse for its family. Is your Missouri Fox Trotter an “all-around horse?” With so many of our members under current “stay at home” orders and the growing Read more
After reviewing the results of the survey and consulting with local officials, the MFTHBA Board of Directors has made the difficult decision to not hold the Spring Show and Three Year Old Futurity as scheduled June 10-13, 2020. The Board remains committed to holding the 2020 Three Year Old Futurity. We know a Read more
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Missouri Fox Trotting Horse owners worldwide are facing challenges. In response to these new challenges, the MFTHBA is temporarily waiving late fees. A specific deadline to reinstate late fees will be announced at a later date. Please contact the MFTHBA office for more information.Read more