Special Events
2017 Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Show and Celebration
Calendar of Events
Keep up-to-date on the events at the World Show and Celebration. Receive text message notifications by joining our group. Text MFTCELEBRATION to 41411.
All Week Events
50/50 Raffle, MFTHBA Membership Committee, More information coming soon
Membership Drive Special, More information HERE
Saturday, September 2 (pre-show event)
10 a.m. New Attendee Welcome Session, Hall of Fame Room, More information HERE
6 p.m. MFTHBA Membership Dinner sponsored by Papa Johns of Ava, Versatility Arena, RSVP requested, RSVP HERE, More information HERE
Bake Sale hosted by the MFTHBA Show Committee
Horseshoe Pitching Tournament hosted by Geno and Barb Middleton
Sunday, September 3
9:30 a.m. Cowboy Church with The Cowboy Meeting Place, Roy Williams Pavilion
10 a.m. Versatility Competition, Versatility Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE, $8000 in Added Money–Learn more HERE
6 p.m. Evening Show Session, Dale Esther Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE
Monday September 4–Presented by BEMER Vet
10 a.m. Versatility Competition, Versatility Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE, $8000 in Added Money–Learn more HERE
10 a.m. National Trail Ride, Letsinger Farm
12 p.m. MFTHBA Board of Directors Open Session, Hall of Fame Room
4 p.m. Supporting equine health and increasing performance, BEMER Vet Booth, Vendor Row
6 p.m. Evening Show Session, Dale Esther Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE
Presenting Sponsor Recognition: BEMER Vet
Presentation of Versatility World Grand and Reserve Champions
Tuesday September 5
8:30 a.m. National Trail Ride, Crystal Lake
10 a.m. Live Interviews from the Showgrounds with KKOZ 1430AM / 92.1FM, Listen Live at www.kkoz.com
10 a.m. Western Dressage Presentation, Hall of Fame Room, More information HERE
12 p.m. Supporting equine health and increasing performance, BEMER Vet Booth, Vendor Row
After Lunch: Western Dressage Practice, Versatility Arena
6 p.m. Evening Show Session, Dale Esther Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE
Wednesday September 6
8:30 a.m. National Trail Ride, Carol Kutsko Farm (Back of Bar K)
9 a.m. Ranch Horse Competition, Versatility Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE
10 a.m. Live Interviews from the Showgrounds with KKOZ 1430AM / 92.1FM, Listen Live at www.kkoz.com
6 p.m. Evening Show Session, Dale Esther Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE
Presentation of Ranch Horse World Grand and Reserve Champions
Tevis Cup Recognition—Foxfire’s Little Britches
Thursday, September 7
8:30 a.m. National Trail Ride, Assenmacher Farm Ride
10 a.m. Ranch Sorting Clinic presented by Cornerstone Productions, Free for MFTHBA members, non-member fee is $40 (includes MFTHBA membership), pre-register in MFTHBA office, Versatility Arena, More information HERE
10 a.m. Live Interviews from the Showgrounds with KKOZ 1430AM / 92.1FM, Listen Live at www.kkoz.com
2 p.m. Stories from the Tevis Cup with JayaMae and Jakob Gregory, Roy Williams Pavilion
4 p.m. MFTHBA Election Candidate Meet and Greet, Roy Williams Pavilion, More information on the candidates HERE
6 p.m. Evening Show Session, Dale Esther Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE
Friday September 8
8:30 a.m. National Trail Ride, Abby Ride
10 a.m. Ranch Sorting Clinic presented by Cornerstone Productions, Free for MFTHBA members, non-member fee is $40 (includes MFTHBA membership), pre-register in MFTHBA office, Versatility Arena, More information HERE
10 a.m. Live Interviews from the Showgrounds with KKOZ 1430AM / 92.1FM, Listen Live at www.kkoz.com
6 p.m. Evening Show Session, Dale Esther Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Versatility Demonstration
Following the Show, Karaoke, Roy Williams Pavilion
Saturday September 9
10 a.m. Ranch Sorting Jackpot presented by Cornerstone Productions, enter at Versatility Arena morning of competition, Versatility Arena, More information HERE
10 a.m. Ride and Sale, Dale Esther Arena, (private treaty sale. All guarantees are made between the buyer and seller), runs until 12 p.m.
6 p.m. Evening Show Session, Dale Esther Arena, Complete Class Schedule HERE
MFTHBA Board Member Introductions
Hall of Fame Inductions
Caprison Ceremony
Trail Ride Note: Trail rides require trailering to the trail head. These rides will meet across from the main gate and leave for the trail head at 8:30am (except Monday’s ride). The rides will start from the trail head at 10:00am. Riders need to bring a sack lunch. It is recommended that all horses be shod. If you have any questions please call Jeff Alcorn at 417-683-7929, Steve Assenmacher at 417-796-2912 or Dale Lawson 417-712-4440.
Exhibitor Note: Versatility class entries will close at 9:00 am. Ranch Horse classes must be entered by 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Evening performance & model class entries will close at 4:30 pm and Saturday entries will close at 2:00 pm.