This year the MFTHBA Membership Committee is formally recognizing the Top 5 trainers for the 2018 MFTHBA Trainer of the Year by counting down to the Trainer of the Year. There was a tie for third on the Top 5 list, so we will recognize each trainer on a separate day. Today, we recognize Vance […]Read more
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This year the MFTHBA Membership Committee is formally recognizing the Top 5 trainers for the 2018 MFTHBA Trainer of the Year by counting down to the Trainer of the Year. Congratulations to Geno Middleton on being recognized as a 2018 MFTHBA Top Trainer. In 2018, Mr. Middleton had horses compete in the Read more
The MFTHBA congratulates Jester’s Charming Legend on being named the 2018 Breeding Sire of the Year. This is is the fourth year in a row in which Jester’s Charming Legend has been named the winner of this prestigious award. Owned by Brian Oglesby of Perry, Missouri, this sorrel stallion has had an accomplished Read more
The MFTHBA congratulates Sunrise’s Golden Image on being named a Top 5 MFTHBA Breeding Sire. Owned by Brian and Tara Land of Dora, Missouri, Sunrise’s Golden Image is named a Top 5 Breeding Sire for the third straight year. Bred by Larry Stevens of Marshfield, Missouri, the Lands have owned Sunrise’s Golden Read more
The MFTHBA congratulates SG Southern Satin Rider on being named a Top 5 MFTHBA Breeding Sire. Owned by Sweetgrass Ranch, LLC of Weston, Wyoming, this is the first time that SG Southern Satin Rider has been named a Top 5 Breeding Sire. SG Southern Satin Rider is a five-year-old stallion and has just started his Read more
The MFTHBA congratulates Southern Sunrises Hotshot on being named a Top 5 MFTHBA Breeding Sire. Owned by Larry Stevens of Marshfield, Missouri, Southern Sunrises Hotshot is named a Top 5 Breeding Sire for the very first time. Bred by Larry Stevens of Marshfield, Missouri, Southern Sunrises Hotshot is making his Read more
The MFTHBA congratulates The Knight Shadow VS. on being named a Top 5 MFTHBA Breeding Sire. Owned by JoAnn Becker of Black, Missouri, The Knight Shadow VS is being named a Top 5 Breeding Sire for the first time. Bred by JoAnn Becker of Black, Missouri, The Knight Shadow VS won Reserve World Grand Champion […]Read more
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
The Kansas City Regional Fox Trotting Horse Association, an MFTHBA affiliate, is hosting a ranch riding and sorting clinic this coming March. The two day clinic will provide attendees an opportunity to learn about ranch riding classes and to be introduced to the sport of ranch sorting. The clinic will be held at Read more
Who will be the 2018 Matthew Keeter Sportsmanship Award Winner? It is time to nominate MFTHBA members for this prestigious award. The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines sportsmanship as “conduct (as fairness, respect for one’s opponent, and graciousness in winning or losing) becoming to one participating in a Read more