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Sue and Ralph McGarry and Southern Fancy C, Reg #90-35219 Our first fox trotter was Charlie, a no papers Bay Mare Fox Trotter. Plattsburg advertised a barn ride in the Genglebach’s Barn. This was the beginning of my introduction to a whole new world. I met Tony and Paula Crump at that barn ride. I […]Read more

Based on feedback from exhibitors at past shows, the MFTHBA Judges Training Committee proposed changes to the way judges were selected and utilized during the 2015 Spring Show and Three Year Old Futurity. The proposal was approved, with minor modifications, by the MFTHBA Board of Directors. This process was Read more

Jo Ann Alford and J’s Cricket, Reg. # F-2005 As told by Julie Alford, Jo Ann’s daughter Here is the picture we have of my mother, Jo Ann Alford, and her first Fox Trotter, J’s Cricket. My parents purchased Cricket in 1969 from Kenny Morrison of Humansville, Missouri. Wendell Cully of Stockton, Missouri, Read more

Taler Sutherland and It’s Jest Betsy, Reg. #09-50251 (As told by Anna Sutherland) The first time Taler ever met me I had just gotten back from riding at the barn.  If you would have told him then that he would be married to me and showing horses I think he would have thought you were […]Read more

Bob DuRocher and Hope’s Millenium Miracle Reg. #00-66147 Hope, my first fox trotter, lives up to the reputation of being a member of a loving, gentle, and intelligent breed. Because of colic surgery, my prior mount is now Hope’s new best friend. Hope is a joy to take on a trail ride with my buddies Read more

Based on feedback from exhibitors at past shows, the MFTHBA Judges Training Committee recently proposed changes to the way judges are selected and utilized during the 2015 Spring Show and Three Year Old Futurity. The proposal was approved, with minor modifications, by the MFTHBA Board of Directors. MFTHBA carded Read more

With four months complete in 2015, we thought it was a perfect time to sit down with various MFTHBA committees and personnel to discuss what they are working on. In this Question & Answer article, we talked with Randall Dennis, MFTHBA DQP Coordinator. Be sure to check back throughout the month of May for more Read more

The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) announced it annual open invitation period to insurance companies interested in providing a bid. The MFTHBA will accept sealed bids for its insurance program for the period of August 2015 through July 2016. Bidders may bid all or any part of the insurance Read more

With four months complete in 2015, we thought it was a perfect time to sit down with various MFTHBA committees and personnel to discuss what they are working on. In this Question & Answer article, we talked with Amy Stangl, MFTHBA Membership Committee Chairman. Be sure to check back throughout the month of May Read more

With four months complete in 2015, we thought it was a perfect time to sit down with various MFTHBA committees and personnel to discuss what they are working on. In this Question & Answer article, we talked with Chris Patterson, MFTHBA Show Committee Chairman. Be sure to check back throughout the month of May Read more