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The MFTHBA Board of Directors recently approved and posted a photographer and videographer policy for MFTHBA events.  The following frequently asked questions (FAQ) list has been put together to assist visitors in better understanding the purpose and intent of the policy.  The policy is available HERE. Why was the Read more

The MFTHBA Board of Directors recently approved a policy to address photography and videography on at the MFTHBA World Headquarters and Showgrounds.  This policy will help protect the interests of the professionals hired for MFTHBA events.  This policy will be in place for all MFTHBA activities. Professional Read more

FROM THE ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE. The MFTHBA is committed to hiring judges with integrity, knowledge, and professionalism.  Being an MFTHBA carded judge is an honor and should be treated as such.  Exhibitors spend time, energy, and money for travel, entry fees, and training to show their horses.  In exchange, Read more

The Association will be using the rotation judge selection process for the 2019 Spring Show and Three Year Old Futurity.  All MFTHBA carded judges were sent letters requesting if they would be able to participate in the pool.  If you are a carded judge and do not receive a letter by April 26, please contact […]Read more

The MFTHBA’s Fox Trot America Program showed continued growth in 2018. Ninety-seven horses participated in the Fox Trot America with representation from all MFTHBA regions. The MFTHBA is excited to announce the 2018 regional Fox Trot America winners.  These horses logged the largest number of hours ridden in their Read more

Do you have a horse older than 18 months that you forgot to get registered?  Now is your chance to get that registration submitted and save a little money!  Throughout the month of April, the MFTHBA will be discounting Stallion, Mare and Gelding registrations. Until April 30, adult stallions can be registered for Read more

The 2018 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 sixth straight year that Grand Central has been named to the Stallion of the Year Top 5, and it is the […]Read more

Congratulations to Jester’s Charming Legend for being named a 2018 Top 5 Stallion. Jester’s Charming Legend was recently named the MFTHBA Breeding Sire of the Year for the fourth year in a row, and this is the fourth year that he has been named a Top 5 stallion.  Jester’s Charming Legend was bred by Larry […]Read more

Congratulations to Jester’s Charming King R. on being named a 2018 Top 5 Stallion. He has been named a Top 5 stallion six of the seven years the award has been given.  He was bred by Larry Robbins of Farmington, Arkansas, and he is owned by Becky Bailey of Russellville, Arkansas. Jester’s Charming King R.’s […]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