The MFTHBA Board of Directors is working on contingency plans for the 2020 Spring Show and Three Year Old Futurity. To assist in making that decision, we would like to hear from you. Please take a few minutes to complete the following survey. The survey will be open until April 21. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H9T5QLXRead more
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Good sportsmanship is part of the tradition of equine events. Whether it is following rules and playing fair at a horses show, lending a hand to a fellow trail rider, or treating fellow equestrians with respect and courtesy, MFTHBA members exhibit good sportsmanship on a daily basis. The MFTHBA Sportsmanship Read more
When the final calculations were completed for 2019, one trainer was at the top of the list. That trainer is Mr. David Ogle of Ash Grove, Missouri. This is the third time he has been named MFTHBA Trainer of the Year. He was also named Trainer of the Year in 2013 and 2018. Mr. Ogle’s […]Read more
As we did last year, the MFTHBA Membership Committee is formally recognizing the Top 5 trainers for the 2019 MFTHBA Trainer of the Year by counting down to the Trainer of the Year. Congratulations to Mike Rutledge on being recognized as a 2019 MFTHBA Top Trainer. In 2019, Mr. Rutledge had horses compete in the Read more
The MFTHBA’s Fox Trot America Program showed continued growth in 2019. One hundred and eighteen horses participated in the Fox Trot America with representation from all MFTHBA regions. The MFTHBA is excited to announce the 2019 regional Fox Trot America winners. These horses logged the largest number of hours Read more
Congratulations to Buck Thompson on being recognized as a 2019 MFTHBA Top Trainer. In 2019, Mr. Thompson had horses compete in the performance, model, and versatility arenas. Here are just a few of the horses that Mr. Thompson trained and their accomplishments in 2019: the Open Amateur Senior Model Stallions and Read more
Congratulations to Bryan Biggs on being recognized as a 2019 MFTHBA Top Trainer. In 2019, Mr. Biggs had horses compete in the performance, model, and versatility arenas. Here are just a few of the horses that Mr. Biggs trained and their accomplishments in 2019: the Youth Versatility Reserve World Grand Champion, Read more
As we did in 2018, the MFTHBA Membership Committee is formally recognizing the Top 5 trainers for the 2019 MFTHBA Trainer of the Year by counting down to the MFTHBA 2019 Trainer of the Year. Erin Patterson is a two-time MFTHBA Trainer of the Year award winner. In 2019, Mrs. Patterson had horses compete in […]Read more
The 2019 MFTHBA Stallion of the Year is no stranger to this award. Congratulations to Grand Central! He was bred by Steve Maxey of Watkinsville, Georgia, and he is owned by Joe and Jennifer Stewart of Farmington, Arkansas. This is the seventh straight year that Grand Central has been named to the Stallion of the Read more
Congratulations to Jester’s Charming Legend for being named a 2019 Top 5 Stallion. This is the fifth year that he has been named a Top 5 stallion. Jester’s Charming Legend was bred by Larry Robbins of Farmington, Arkansas, and he is owned by Brian Oglesby of Perry, Missouri. Jester’s Charming Legend’s offspring Read more