SAVE THE DATE! Judges Seminar- April 23rd and 24th, 2022 Individuals interested in becoming a carded judge will have their chance to complete the first step in the process this April. The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) Judges Committee will be hosting a certification seminar on April 23rd Read more
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On April 29-30, 2021, the MFTHBA will be hosting a Spring Fling Horse Show at the MFTHBA World Headquarters in Ava, Missouri. Performance classes will be held on Friday evening at 6 p.m. Versatility classes will be held starting at 9 a.m. Saturday morning followed by Ranch Sorting on Saturday evening. The Read more
SCOTTSDALE January 22, 2022 — Miller-Ranch Inc Home of the Missouri Fox Trotter has been selected for the 2022 Best of Scottsdale Award in the Breeding – Training – Boarding category by the Scottsdale Award Program. Each year, the Scottsdale Award Program identifies companies that we believe have Read more
For all carded judges, your membership must be paid by January 31 to be listed on the current carded judges’ list on the MFTHBA website. Use this link for the online membership form. https://mfthba.com/membership-form/Read more
Debbie Murray has been appointed to fill the vacant Region 5 Director position which became vacant when previous Region 5 Director, Debbi Levillie, resigned. Ms. Murray brings a lifetime of passion for the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse breed to the position. She is the daughter of MFTHBA Hall of Fame member, Kenny Read more
It is time to nominate the 2021 Matthew Keeter Sportsmanship Award Winner. 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 sport.” Do you know a member of the MFTHBA who demonstrates Read more
The MFTHBA currently owns 50 acres south of the MFTHBA World Headquarters. This ground does connect to the MFTHBA showgrounds. It was purchased some years ago with the thought the ground could be used for expansion; however, since its purchase the ground has been leased to area farmers for hay production. The Read more
Starting in January 2022, all horses registered with the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) must be DNA tested. Two potential rule change options related to DNA requirements were posted for member feedback on July 21, 2021. The two options looked at expanding the requirements for DNA testing Read more
During the November Board of Directors Workshop, the Board discussed updating the current MFTHBA fee schedule. “Many of the current fees have been unchanged for over a decade,” shared MFTHBA President Mark Mackie. “The Board of Directors felt it was time to review the fee schedule and make adjustments as Read more
The board of directors accepted the resignation of Region 5 director Debra Levillie. Individuals interested in the open position should send a letter of interest to the MFTHBA office as soon as possible. The position will be open for 30 days. Interested parties should submit their letter of interest to the MFTHBA Read more