Attention judges! The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) has officially mailed the 2025 Spring Show and Three-Year-Old Futurity Judge Availability Letters as of April 3, 2025. These letters provide an opportunity for judges to indicate their availability to officiate at this prestigious event, scheduled for June 11-14, 2025.

Whether you are available for one night or all four, we encourage you to complete and return the form as soon as possible. Even if you are unavailable to judge this year, we would still appreciate receiving your response. Your participation in this process is essential to ensuring a fair and well-organized event for our exhibitors.

The Pool System

The MFTHBA will once again utilize the pool system to select judges for the Spring Show and Three-Year-Old Futurity. The success of this system relies on having a broad pool of qualified judges available each night. By making yourself available, you contribute to a system that upholds the integrity and transparency of our show.

A Commitment to Excellence

Judging at the MFTHBA Spring Show is a privilege and a responsibility. Exhibitors dedicate countless hours to preparing for this event, and they rely on judges to evaluate performances fairly and consistently in alignment with MFTHBA standards. The role of a judge extends beyond scoring—it helps shape the reputation of the show and reinforces the integrity of our breed’s competitions.

If you have any questions regarding the availability process or judging responsibilities, please contact Mark Mackie, MFTHBA Judges Committee Chairman, at 417-894-3634 or kram31@hotmail.com.