RD “Pinky” Forrester and Johnnie’s Gold Dust Reg. # G-11248 Charla Keller describes when she first fell in love with fox trotters. “This is the horse that started it all. Dusty, owned by the man who my father knew as one of his golfing buds and I knew as the angel who opened the door […]Read more
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Today we recognize Royal Ace M as a 2014 MFTHBA Top 5 Stallion. Royal Ace M is owned by Geno Middleton of Pomona, Missouri and Lincoln Dastrup of Provo, Utah. Royal Ace M is sired by Charm’s Royal Flush M and out of the mare, Sensation Lady Luck M. Royal Ace M had several notable […]Read more
Phantom of the Ozarks has been named a MFTHBA Top 5 Stallion for the first time. Stallions are recognized for this award based on points earned by offspring in designated classes at the MFTHBA national shows. Points are assigned based on placings within the class. Phantom of the Ozarks, a beautiful perlino Read more
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The MFTHBA Trail Committee recently announced a new National Trail Ride to be held at Coldwater Ranch. The ride, scheduled for April 2-5, 2015, is the first MFTHBA National Trail Ride hosted by Coldwater Ranch. Located in Southcentral Missouri near Eminence, Missouri, Coldwater Ranch has 25 trailer sites with Read more
Ever wonder what stallion is producing the most winners at MFTHBA sponsored shows? This question was posed by a MFTHBA Membership Committee member several years ago. To answer the question, the committee developed the MFTHBA Stallion of the Year award and has been honoring stallions since 2012. Designed to honor Read more
It’s easy to see why Cerra Sunrise is the Leighton/Jolley-Ballowe family’s favorite fox trotter. Sharon Jolley Ballowe describes this exceptional mare, “She is a seventeen year old mare, born, raised, and shown by two generations of the Leighton/Jolley-Ballowe family.” Sharon, Karen, and Kolbey have all won World Read more
Sandi Olson and Perfection’s Spittin’ Image (aka Max) Reg. #02-73130 Here’s how Sandi got involved with fox trotters. “I had been riding Arabians for the last 20 years, but because I’m “older,” I’ve had some back and hip problems over the last couple of years that made it very Read more
Casey Jane Thompson and Jewel’s Midnight Son, Reg. #05-85974 Life according to Casey Jane Thompson: “In the summer I like to ride twice a day. Sometimes I wear my bathing suit under my jeans so I can go straight from the barn to our pool and swim with my sisters.” More About Humans and Horses […]Read more
Clyde Connelly and Southern Playboy, Reg. #95-47362 When asked, “Why did you decide on Playboy? What did you see in him as a colt?” Clyde answered, “Playboy had a natural fox trot gait from birth. When I broke him to lead he had that natural gait when you would lead him. I could run alongside […]Read more