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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

At the November Board Meeting, several members were approved as chairman for the 2018-2019 year.  These appointments will run from the date of approval until October 31, 2019.  Approved committee chairman are now in the process of building their committees for the coming year.  MFTHBA members interested in helping Read more

The MFTHBA has scheduled a judges training clinic for the end of October.  Attendance is the first step in the process of becoming an MFTHBA carded judge.  In order to apply for a judge’s license, an applicant must meet the following requirements: Current member in good standing of MFTHBA; Age 18 or older; Attend Read more