The MFTHBA Show Committee is excited to announce the launch of a new award aimed at celebrating excellence in the pleasure division—the Country/English Pleasure High Point Award. This new recognition will debut at the 2025 World Show and Celebration, with a custom buckle awarded to the winning horse during the Read more
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The MFTHBA Board of Directors held its regular May meeting, and we are pleased to provide this summary of key actions taken. Please remember, this is a brief overview—the official minutes will be available on the Members Only section of the website following approval at next month’s meeting. Celebration Schedule Read more
The following proposed rule changes have been submitted and approved by the Board of Directors for posting to solicit member input. Members are encouraged to review the proposed changes and share their feedback with their Regional Director. These proposals will remain posted for a minimum of 60 days to allow time Read more
We are pleased to share that the MFTHBA Catalog has been mailed and will soon arrive in members’ mailboxes. We sincerely appreciate your patience and understanding throughout this process. This year, our goal was to produce a catalog that our members could take pride in—a publication that represents the quality Read more
The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) Board of Directors held its most recent meeting on April 21. The following is a general summary of the meeting. Please note that official meeting minutes will be available to members once approved at the next Board meeting. Pleasure High Point Award Read more
Story submitted by Carol Heingartner on behalf of the Indiana Fox Trotters March 27-29, 2025 With several members of the IFTA volunteering over the three day Indiana Equine Roundup event, the IFTA had an eye-appealing, well-organized vendor booth filled with educational material, membership enrollment, marketing Read more
Support the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse and gain valuable exposure by becoming a sponsor of the MFTHBA Spring Show & Three-Year-Old Futurity or World Show and Celebration. This exciting event brings together passionate exhibitors, dedicated breeders, and enthusiastic fans from across the country—and your Read more
The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) is pleased to announce the 2024 Fox Trot America regional winners! Fox Trot America celebrates the versatility of the Missouri Fox Trotter by recognizing horses for hours spent under saddle, whether on trails, in parades, working cattle, or simply enjoying Read more
The MFTHBA is seeking individuals interested in becoming Designated Qualified Persons (DQPs) to assist in enforcing the Horse Protection Act (HPA). DQPs play a crucial role in ensuring fair competition and the welfare of Missouri Fox Trotters by inspecting horses for compliance with the HPA and MFTHBA rules. DQP Read more
This Thursday, the MFTHBA office server will undergo important maintenance to update operating software and expand memory. These upgrades will improve data security and enhance our overall operations to better support our members. The office will remain open, and our team will be available to answer questions and Read more