Three Year Old Futurity
About the Three-Year-Old Futurity
Spring Show and Three-Year-Old Futurity
Since 1979, the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association has proudly hosted this premier June event, bringing together Missouri Fox Trotters and exhibitors from across the country. Each year, horses compete in classes, spanning performance, model, and versatility, offering opportunities for exhibitors of all experience levels to participate and succeed.
Beyond the excitement in the show ring, the event also features National Trail Rides and an Annual Youth Seminar, reinforcing the MFTHBA’s commitment to education, youth involvement, and enjoyment of the breed in a variety of settings.
The centerpiece of the week is the Three-Year-Old Futurity, where young horses make their under-saddle debut in Open, Open Amateur, and Amateur Owned & Trained divisions. Competitors vie for a share of cash prizes, but the Futurity represents much more than competition alone.
What makes the Missouri Fox Trotter Futurity unique is that these horses are often entering the show ring for the very first time under saddle. The competition not only evaluates their ability to perform the flat foot walk and fox trot in accordance with breed standards, but also showcases the breed’s hallmark willing disposition, calm demeanor, and natural confidence.
“These young horses are experiencing their first show when they enter the ring on Thursday night. It is a testament to the willing disposition of the breed that they respond so well. Our members put a great deal of work into preparing their horses for this event,”
— Joyce Graening, MFTHBA Past President
Spring Show and 3 Year Old Futurity Forms and Downloads