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From its beginnings in the American West, the American Endurance Ride Conference (AERC) has spread roots both nationally and internationally. The AERC sanctions more than 700 rides each year throughout North America. In 1978 the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) recognized endurance riding as an Read more

The 2017 MFTHBA Stallion of the Year is 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 fifth straight year that Grand Central has been named to the Stallion of the Year Top 5 and the fourth year […]Read more

Congratulations to Jester’s Charming Legend for being named a 2017 Top 5 Stallion. Jester’s Charming Legend was recently named the MFTHBA Breeding Sire of the Year for the third year in a row, and this is the third year that he has been named a Top 5 stallion.  Jester’s Charming Legend was bred by Larry […]Read more

Southern Playboy is a familiar name when it comes to MFTHBA Stallion of the Year award. Since the inception of the Stallion of the Year award in 2012, Southern Playboy has been in the Top 5 every year, including winning the 2013 Stallion of the Year. Bred, owned, and shown by Clyde Connelly of Ava, […]Read more

Jester’s Charming King R. was bred by Larry Robbins of Farmington, Arkansas, and he is owned by Becky Bailey of Russellville, Arkansas.Congratulations to Jester’s Charming King R. on being named a 2017 Top 5 Stallion. He has been named a Top 5 stallion five of the six years the award has been given.  He was Read more

Congratulations to Gunslinger’s Guns and Roses A. on being named a 2017 Top 5 Stallion. Gunslinger’s Guns and Roses A. is being named a Top 5 Stallion for the first time.  He was bred by Brent Abbott of London, Arkansas, and he is owned by Brent and William Abbott of London, Arkansas. Gunslinger’s Guns and […]Read more

The MFTHBA congratulates Jester’s Charming Legend on being named the 2017 Breeding Sire of the Year.  This is is the third 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 second straight year.  Bred by Larry Stevens of Marshfield, Missouri, the Lands have owned Sunrise’s Golden Read more

The MFTHBA congratulates Grand Central on being named a Top 5 MFTHBA Breeding sire.  Owned by Joe and Jennifer Stewart of Farmington, Arkansas, Grand Central is a well-known name when it comes to yearend honors.  Grand Central was honored as the MFTHBA 2014, 2015, & 2016 Stallion of the Year and was also named Read more

The MFTHBA congratulates Hollywood Playboy on being named a Top 5 MFTHBA Breeding sire.  Owned by Kenneth and Carol Terry of Gainesville, Missouri, Hollywood Playboy was named a Top 5 Breeding Sire in 2014, 2016, and 2017.  Bred by Lee Hackler of Alma, Arkansas, the Terry’s have owned Hollywood Playboy since Read more