August 2018 Volume 1 Issue 9
The Journal
Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association
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THE JOURNAL is the official publication of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association
Contents
3 Presidents Corner 7 Who Will It Be? By: Jen Gaffke
MFTHBA
PO Box 1027 12 Unraveling the Mystery of Curly Coats By:Loretta L. Nielsen Ph.D. Ava, MO 65608 Phone: 417-683-2468 Email: foxtrot@mfthba.com Officers and Board of Directors President Aaron Stanifer Fordland, MO 417-838-2019 aaronstanifer@aol.com Vice President Lisa Cantrell Conway, MO 417-533-9354 cantrellstables@gmail.com Secretary-Treasurer Jeff Shields Ash Grove, MO 417-274-4595 jeffs@totalhighspeed.com
22 Welcome New Members
28 National Trail Ride Schedule 30 Classifieds
Director Region #1 Michelle Hodges Idaho Falls, Idaho 801-718-7074 cheller2003@yahoo.com
Director Region #8 Jennifer West Shelbyville, IL 217-454-1761 shameless3500@yahoo.com
Director Region #2 Dennis Bromley Highland, UT 801-541-0391 onemanranch@gmail.com
Director Region #9 Beverly Frizzell 870-715-0066 beverlyfrizzell7@gmail.com
Director Region #3 James Stone Whitney, Texas 214-929-0205 james@twinstarfarms.com
Director Region #10 Ross Harper Ocala, FL 352-843-3427 harper4807@yahoo.com
Director Region #4 Amber Wilson Bonner Springs, KS 816-806-9374 akwilson129@gmail.com Director Region #5 Ted Nichols Ozark, MO 417-581-2657 horseman9953@live.com Director Region #6 Eddie Moore Lebanon, MO 417-850-8558 rgn6fxtrt@yahoo.com Disclaimer Articles that appear in The Journal do not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the MFTHBA, nor its employees, nor does the publication of said articles constitute an endorsement of views that they may express. Appearance of an advertisement in The Journal does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by the MFTHBA. The Journal shall not be reproduced in any form or manner without prior written agreement. The Journal will not be held responsible for any typing errors or omissions other than a correction in the next available issue.
Director Region #7 Gale Thompson West Plains, MO 417-505-9419 gtstables@centurytel.net
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For advertising and editorial content in The Journal contact: Jen Gaffke * Cell 417-225-0588 blossomridgefarm@gmail.com Deadlines Advertising and editorial deadline is the 5th of the month prior to publication month.
Presidents Corner Hello, I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer. It’s been hot and most everyone here in Missouri is in need of rain. Our hay crop this year has been in short supply and I think most people are starting to get concerned about having enough hay to get through the winter. We had a successful 3 yr. Old Futurity. I was glad to see a good turn out for the show. It’s always exciting to see the 3 year olds come to the show ring for the first time. The show went well. I would like to thank the committees for all of their hard work in putting on the show. If you have not been involved with putting on a show of that size, I can tell you that there is a lot of work and planning that goes into making it run smoothly. I’d like to thank the Show Committee for all of their work and attention to detail. I would also like to thank the other committees that worked so hard: the judges committee, sponsorship committee, trail committee and the grounds committee. The shows are not possible without the work of these volunteers. A shout out to Johnny Burkdoll and his crew for having our grounds looking better than they’ve looked in years. I want to remind everyone that our annual election is coming up soon. Please exercise your right to vote. Ballots will be mailed no later than August 15th. If for some reason you do not receive your ballot, feel free to contact me directly at 417-838-2019. I look forward to seeing everyone at the 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee Show & Celebration. We have some special events planned, so check the MFTHBA website and Facebook page for updates. Sincerely, Aaron Stanifer MFTHBA President
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Coming to Compete at Celebration? Would you like to streamline the entry process?
Please have these 4 items with you when you arrive to enter into your competition class: 1. MFTHBA Membership card 2. Professional or Amateur card 3. Horse’s registration certificate 4. Current Coggins and your horse’s gate pass
Election Time has come! To read more about the candidates running for offices in the MFTHBA click here Ballots have been mailed to all members who were current as of July 1st.
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2018 WGC: Who Will It Be? The 60th Show and Celebration is just around the corner and as the excitement builds around who this years winners will be we look back at a few past winners. 1959 was the beginning of the annual show we enjoy today. The classes were structured differently then as the top class was “Senior Stud� and Golden Governor won it that first year. Nearly everyone has heard of Zane Grey, here we refer to the horse not the author. Zane Grey won the 1968 World
Grand Championship and went on to sire many wonderful offspring, among them, Missouri Traveler E.
All photos courtesy of MFTHBA
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The 1978 World Grand Championship winner was Fire Power owned by Janet Burks of Bolivar, Missouri. Missouri Red Wing won in 1988, owned by Guy and Wilma Hare.
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1998 found Sun Dust’s Red Lady J. in the Grand Championship winners circle.
Gunslinger’s Guns and Roses A. was the 2008 World Grand Champion. (photo on right) If you would like to peruse a complete list of winners down through the years click Here For some interesting historical information on specific horses here is a link to an alphabetical list of notable horses.
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My name is Beverly Bucy Frizzell. I am running for re-election for the position of Region 9 Director of the MFTHBA. For the past two and one-half years, I have served on the Board of Directors and have done my best to promote the fox trot breed and represent Region 9 in a positive manner. I took this commitment seriously and have driven two hours one way to attend all the meetings except four during that time. Three of those four I attended by phone. Please check my voting record in the minutes of the Board meetings, which are published online, and you will see that I am not afraid to stand on my own if I am convinced that it is in the best interest of the association and its members. Currently, I serve as the liaison between the BOD and the show committee and have also served in that capacity on the historical committee. This year, I was asked to be the Board representative to work with the Douglas County Veterans Memorial Association that is bringing The Wall That Heals to the show grounds in Ava in September. For the past several years, I have served as an officer with the Southern Classic Fox Trot Horse Show. I have served as the president for the past four years. For those of you who do not know my background, I grew up in northeast Arkansas. My family has been deeply entrenched in promoting fox trotters all my life. I spent many afternoons trail ridding with my grandfather enjoying our fox trotters and discovering new trails through the rolling hills of Crowley’s Ridge. I began showing horses when I was 10 years old in Rector, Arkansas, and continue to enjoy showing and learning new things about fox trotters more than fifty years later. I graduated from Harding University with a major in elementary education, a minor in music and a Master’s Degree in Elementary Administration. After thirty-eight years of service, I retired from the public school system. Five of those years were spent in the classroom and the other thirty-three were spent as an elementary principal. I was also the federal coordinator for twenty-three of those years. As you can see, I have had a lot of experience serving others and promoting their welfare. I am married to Terry Frizzell and attend the Church of Christ. Many people run for office because they have an agenda, and I suppose I do also. My desire in running for re-election is to make a positive difference in our association by encouraging unity and collaboration. I want the MFTHBA to be one association that promotes the fox trotter breed in every discipline chosen. We do not need to try to divide the association into separate groups, such as performance, model, versatility and trail horses. Rather, I believe we should celebrate the efforts of each group and support each other. In my opinion, that is the only way to make the MFTHBA vibrant again and re-gain our position as a leader in the world of horses. We are made up of a wealth of people who enjoy their fox trotters. We should enthusiastically promote the interest of each other, whether we personally participate in every discipline or just applaud the efforts of others. I believe in progress, but I also think we need to remember when the stands were full, classes were being split because of the large number of participants and members worked together for the love of the breed. We need to examine what our past leaders did right and build on that foundation. I would sincerely appreciate your vote in the up-coming election for the position as Region 9 Director. Thank you for your consideration and support, Beverly Bucy Frizzell
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Unraveling the Mystery of Curly Coats in the Horse World By Loretta L. Nielsen, Ph.D. Copyright 2018. All rights reserved.
Horse enthusiasts have long wondered why some horses are born with curly hair instead of the more common straight hair. At long last, the great mystery of curly horses is starting to be revealed! Recently, two scientific papers were published proving the existence of at least 2 genes linked to curly hair in horses.1,2 Both of these curly genes are inherited in a dominant manner. By “dominant”, geneticists mean that a curly-coated foal only needs to inherit the curly gene from one parent (sire or dam). This foal is called “heterozygous” for the curly gene and has a 50% chance of passing it on to each of their offspring. A foal who inherits the curly gene from both parents is called “homozygous” and all of their offspring will be curly horses. To greatly over-simplify the findings, among North American Curly Horses one of the newly identified dominant curly genes (KRT25 variant)1,2 was found primarily in descendants of wild mustangs captured and bred by ranchers in North America. The other dominant curly gene (SP6 variant)2 was found in some of these curly horses plus in descendents of a single stallion of unknown origin who produced curlyhaired gaited offspring; some of whom were registered in the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA). Curly horses display many degrees of hair curliness from soft, relaxed waves all the way to tightly wrapped, brillo-like curls. Various degrees of curliness are also obvious in each individual in their eye lashes, ear hairs, mane, tail, and body coat. Breeders have long postulated the influence of many genes on the primary dominant curly gene to explain why curly horses have such a wide diversity of looks (phenotype). For example, I have two brothers from the same parents. One is black with a brillo-type body coat that gets much shorter during the hot summer months, but remains consistent year-round. His full brother is a cremello with very soft and loose waves of curly hair on his main body. The curls in his body coat get tighter and longer during the winter, but are almost none existent in his very short, summer coat. Over the past few years, scientists from France, Germany and the U.S.A. set out to find the specific piece(s) of horse DNA responsible for putting the curl into horse hair.1,2 Their focus was the dominant curly gene, as well as another possible gene that seems to cause some curly horse bloodlines to develop various degrees of hair loss and bald patches; common among American Bashkir Curly horses. They used a genetic technique call genome-wide association to identify pieces of DNA that were present in curly haired horses and absent in straight haired relatives. This then allowed them to sequence those specific pieces of the horse genome. In other words, from all the DNA in a horse, they were able to pull out the pieces they wanted to study and then August 2018 The Journal 12
determine the exact sequence of molecular parts that made each piece unique. One study used DNA samples from 51 curly- and 19 straight-haired French and North American horses descended from 13 different sires. A single, strong signal associated with curly hair was found on equine chromosome 11, in a region that includes the type I keratin gene cluster with its 36 genes. Keratin is one of the primary components of mammalian hair. Therefore, a mutation (change) in the DNA serving as a template for keratin, and ultimately hair, production makes sense. In order to pinpoint the exact culprit, the scientists did an exhaustive comparison of the DNA in a heterozygous curly-haired stallion and his straight-haired son. Only one gene in the type I keratin gene cluster, the KRT25 gene, was sufficiently different between these two horses to warrant further study. The KRT25 variant was then confirmed to be a dominant curly gene using DNA from 353 additional horses. However, there were 5 other horses who had curly hair, but no DNA changes in the KRT25 gene. Closer examination of the DNA sequence of the KRT25 gene in two of these horses did not find any missed variations of the KRT25 gene. These curly horses had wildtype KRT25. These data provided strong evidence that some horses have a different dominant curly gene controlling the curliness of their hair. In other words, there is more than one dominant curly gene being passed down in North American curly horse bloodlines. Needless to say, this finding is extremely important for all curly horse breeders to know. Thus, the International Curly Horse Association (ICHO) is currently facilitating testing for the genes KRT25 and SP6 (see below): wild-type versus variant. Another study used DNA samples from 216 curly- and straight-haired horses with varying degrees of hair loss or no abnormal hair loss at all. This analysis included horses from a wide variety of breeds, including: American Bashkir Curly, Missouri Fox Trotter, American Quarter Horse, Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse, Danish Warmblood, Oldenburger, Holsteiner, Hanoverian, Duelmen Horse, Black Forest Coldblood, Norwegian, Lewitzer, Friesian, miniature Donkey, Sorraia, Standardbred, Przewalski, Rhenish German Coldblood, Arabian Thoroughbred, Anglo-Arabian, Austrian Coldblood, Swedish Warmblood, and Trakehner-Barb. Using genetic analysis techniques similar to those described above, this group of scientists identified 2 genes on horse chromosome 11 associated with curly hair. They found genetic variants (areas of gene mutation compared with wild-type) for the KRT25 and SP6 genes. Horses who had inherited the KRT25 variant from one or both parents had both curly hair and varying degrees of hair loss (from negligible to extensive). In contrast, horses who inherited the normal KRT25 gene with the SP6 variant had curly hair, but no bald patches or hair loss. Horses who inherited the mutated genes for both KRT25 and SP6 had both curly hair and areas of hair loss. Thus, the KRT25 variant gene “overpowers� the normalizing effects of the SP6 gene with regards to hair loss. This demonstrates how two genes can influence each other to change how a horse looks. It also appears to be the explanation for why registered curly Missouri Fox Trotters consistently have curly hair but no hair loss. They all inherited the SP6 August 2018 The Journal 13
variant from a single founding stallion along with the same wild-type KRT25 gene found in straight-haired Missouri Fox Trotters. Future research will probably identify more mutations in genes with primary control over the extent of hair curliness in different horse breeds and a multitude of secondary genes influencing their expression. Of note, mutant KRT25 and SP6 genes have also been associated with curly hair in humans, rats, mice, and cattle. For more than a decade, ICHO members have collected DNA samples and photographs from curly-coated horses and their straight-haired relatives in order to create a genetic storehouse that was used by scientists in some of this research. The figures below illustrate how difficult it is to distinguish between the phenotypes (hair appearance) of horses carrying the KRT25 variant or the SP6 variant. Only genotyping (DNA testing) can separate the types. However, there does seem to be an observable difference in curl tightness for heterozygotes (1 copy of a variant) versus homozygotes (2 copies of a variant and a tighter curl). Of most interest is the last figure showing a curly horse who carries one copy of each variant. According to his owner, his hair loss has always been minimal and decreased as he got older. However, his general appearance gives no clue as to his actual genotype. Recent testing of DNA from other North American Curly Horses in the ICHO storehouse has tentatively identified some curly horses without either variant (neither KRT25 nor SP6). [As yet unpublished and exciting data for future studies!] Undoubtedly, further exploration of the genetics controlling how horses look and perform will yield other exciting revelations in the coming years. This information is especially important for horse breeders to understand. We now have genetic tests that allow breeding along either the KRT25 variant or SP6 variant curly bloodlines. No doubt, in the future, geneticists will find other genes that affect the curliness or straightness of horse hair. Some of these genes might also cause health problems that should be eliminated from all bloodlines. For example, some Missouri Fox Trotter foals are reportedly born with extensive health problems, such as ulcers in the lining of the gastrointestinal tract - anywhere from the mouth to the anus, in addition to a curly coat. However, based on available evidence, these horses have inherited a not-yet-identified recessive gene; meaning the health problems only occur when they inherit the disease gene from both parents, never just one. So-called “silent carriers� with only one copy of the disease gene are outwardly healthy. This allows the recessive disease gene to remain hidden for long periods of time until two silent carriers are bred together; with a 25% chance of producing an unhealthy foal with 2 copies of the disease gene. Elimination of this not-yet-identified recessive gene is an important goal for improving the Missouri Fox Trotter breed. However, because these foals are so rare and usually don’t reach adulthood, it will require a long-term, serious effort on the part of MFTHBA members to document and collect DNA from affected bloodlines for scientists to analyze. The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has already set a good example of how a breed association, horse owners/breeders, and scientists can work together to eliminate devastating diseases from bloodlines August 2018 The Journal 14
once genetic tests are available (see the AQHA website). References 1. Morgenthaler C, Diribarne M, Capitan A, Legendre R, Saintilan R, Gilles M, EsquerrĂŠ D, Juras R, Khanshour A, Schibler L, Cothran G. A missense variant in the coil1A domain of the keratin 25 gene is associated with the dominant curly hair coat trait (Crd) in horse. Genet Sel Evol 49:8,2017. DOI 10.1186/s12711-017-0359-5 2. Thomer A, Gottschalk M, Christmann A, Naccache F, Jung K, Hewicker-Trautwein M, Distl O, Metzger J. An epistatic effect of KRT25 on SP6 is involved in curly coat in horses. www.nature.com/scientificreports 8:6374, 2018. DOI:10.1038/s41598-01824865-3 Figures Figure 1. (Right) Curly hair coat of a Fish Creek, Nevada, wild mustang stallion (Fishy Boy) proven by genetic testing to be homozygous for the KRT25 variant dominant curly gene.
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Figure 2. (below) Curly hair coat of a gray American Bashkir Curly Horse gelding (Lilly’s Moon Man) proven by genetic testing to be heterozygous for the KRT25 variant dominant curly gene. The photo shows his soft, wavy coat and was taken in April in southern California.
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Figure 3. Close-up of the curly coat of a black Missouri Fox Trotter gelding (WDR Diego’s Wizard) proven by genetic testing to be homozygous for the SP6 variant dominant curly gene. The photo shows the brillo-hair coat in the neck and shoulder area, and was taken in November in southern California.
Election Time has come! To read more about the candidates running for offices in the MFTHBA click here Ballots have been mailed to all members who were current as of July 1st.
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Figure 4. Close-up of the curly coat of a cremello Missouri Fox Trotter gelding (WDR Dragonsmoke) proven by genetic testing to be heterozygous for the SP6 variant dominant curly gene. This horse is a full brother of the homozygous SP6 variant gelding shown in the previous figure, but has a more relaxed and softer curly coat. The photo shows the hair coat in the neck and shoulder area and was taken in November in southern California.
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Why Amber? • Lifelong breed ambassador -- 3 generation owner, breeder and MFTH enthusiast • Engaged and supportive of all breed disciplines -- show, versatility, trail and beyond • Dedicated to member satisfaction -- communicate, advocate, increase opportunities • Devoted to the FUTURE of the MFTHBA -- build on strengths, overcome challenges, fiscal responsibility, achieve success for the generations to come • Proven record of service for the MFTH breed
“A director is the champion for the breed in his/her region. Promotion of the breed, recognition of our members, and support of our affiliates, all starts with the regional director. Our association is dependent upon volunteers, and directors must take the lead investing their time and resources to move the MFTHBA forward. I have worked hard over the past three years to fill this role in Region 4, and I would like the opportunity to continue to advocate for the members here. I’d appreciate your vote for Region 4 Director.””
Amber Wilson
Have questions? Want to chat? www.Amber4Region4.com akwilson129@gmail.com 816-806-9374
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KERI CONRAD FOR MFTHBA REGION 9 DIRECTOR I AM ASKING FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO HELP SUPPORT AND PROMOTE THE FOXTROTTER AS REGION 9 DIRECTOR. I KNOW THE SHOWS ARE IMPORTANT TO MANY OF YOU BUT THERE IS SO MUCH MORE THAN HORSE SHOWS TO THESE WONDERFUL ANIMALS. THEY ARE SO VERSATILE AND PROVIDE SO MANY WITH SO MUCH, TRAIL RIDING, OBSTACLE COURSE, PERFORMANCE SHOW, CATTLE HORSE, HUNTING COMPANION, PLEASURE RIDING, NOT TO MENTION GENTLE ENOUGH TO START YOUR LITTLE ONES OUT FOR A LIFETIME OF LOVING FOXTROTTERS. I THINK IT IS IMPORTANT TO SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT IN ALL ASPECTS OF THE VERSATILITY OF THE FOXTROTTER TO HELP GROW INTEREST IN THE BREED AND BRING IN NEW MEMBERS AND THE YOUTH. WITHOUT RECRUITING AND INVOLVING THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS NO GROUP WILL WITHSTAND THE TEST OF TIME. I WOULD LIKE TO ASK FOR YOUR HELP, SUGGESTIONS AND INSIGHT AS WELL AS YOUR VOTE AS TO HOW WE, AS A GROUP OF LOVERS OF FOXTROTTERS, CAN IMPROVE AND INCREASE INTEREST AND INVOLVEMENT IN THIS BREED. LOVING THE MISSOURI FOXTROTTER IS SO MUCH MORE THAN BLUE RIBBONS. I HAVE BEEN PRIVILEGED TO MEET SO MANY FOXTROTTER OWNERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ON TRAIL RIDES. SOME ARE MEMBERS BUT MANY ARE NOT. TO GROW OUR MEMBERSHIP AND PROMOTE THE BREED TO FULL POTENTIAL WE NEED FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL PEOPLE WHO LOVE THEIR FOXTROTTERS TO FEEL THERE IS A PLACE FOR THEM TO ENJOY CLUB ACTIVITIES. I WELCOME ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE OF ME. THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION.
Stephanie Hollandsworth-Follett for M.F.T.H.B.A. Board Position for Region 4 I grew up as a member of our Missouri Fox Trotter family. I am an enthusiast for everything Missouri Fox Trotter! You may recognize me from the show ring, horse exhibitions, or met me on the trails. Acting as an ambassador for the breed, no words can describe the satisfaction of watching youth and new owners thrive with their horses while achieving their goals! I currently serve as the Chair to the Judge’s Education Committee for the M.F.T.H.B.A., as well as I have served as board member for the Utah Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association and either as chair or committee member for multiple horse affiliates/saddle clubs for interests including youth, show, trail, fundraising, clinics, and events regarding the Missouri Fox Trotter. Reflecting on the past accomplishments, current standings, and future possibilities of our association; integrity, accountability, communication, enthusiasm, and hard work is vital. The M.F.T.H.B.A. is our association. Reaching out to our affiliates to provide support and better serve all members regardless of chosen riding discipline or personal interest is a priority. Being a member of this association brings us together as a “family”. The importance of every member should be recognized. You cannot replace participation with technology. “Rolling up our sleeves” and working together is the only way to ensure that traditions don’t just become memories. Addressing financial “health” and accountability is the only way there is a future provided for all involved. I am asking for your support and vote. It would be an honor to bring our region’s voices together to “spark” excitement old and new. Our “family” needs to stand together to provide a future for generations to come. If you have questions, concerns, or ideas contact me at 636-448-2288 or follettstephanie74@yahoo.com. Thank you. August 2018 The Journal 20
Figure 5. (2 pictures below) Curly hair coat of a bay North American Curly Horse stallion (Frostfire’s Xeque) proven by genetic testing to be heterozygous for the KRT25 variant plus heterozygous for the SP6 variant dominant curly genes. This horse is descended from both dominant curly North American mustangs and dominant curly Missouri Fox Trotters.
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2018 World Show and Celebration September 2-8 for more information click here
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Welcome New Members! New June Members
Region
 Jeff Bird Morgan Selwitschka Jessica maxwell Nancy Reinhardt Blossom Hansen Alesa Birdson Katherine J Miller Daniel Richison Tayler Cain Sonja Turman Christy Warner Josh Yakos Anita Lee Mary Stewart Shannon Peckham Jane Duncan Sharon Fells Travis Hansen Elise Christensen Ron Christensen Pamela Elledge Barbara Drake Kyan Rosenlund Jade Chaney Linda Quimby Maureen Hilts Susan Johnson Ashlee Jones-Richards Brenda Satterwhite Susan Bombard Linda Ruprecht Robin Nielsen Spencer Stigall James Foster Colson Hobbs Mason Hobbs Blaire Wynn
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Vickie Johnson Mason Thompson Hadleighy Luthy Jackie Rogers Amber Tew Gina Leiendecker Jessica Sartell Ron Turenne Maria Turenne Janita Baker Cheryl Pearson James Pearson Lilly Dixon Scott O’Dell Michelle Jokisch
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New July Members Region
Cory Heny Penny Turvey Marshal Simonson Sahara Barker- Wellesley John Kunis Simor Dror Lonnie Brown William Bartlett Jr Charles Brooks Barbara J Knick Cindy Johnston Brenda Horvath Cheryl Gramling Abraham Abdu Elizabeth Kittendorf Michael M Schill Jr Adam Kessler Susan Jacobson Giyora Maor Randall Conner Marty Brook Renee Kaswan Sheri Smith
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Vicky Whitmore Ray Heiser Kadriya Musina Stephen Jarrell Victoria Cartillar Lindsey Stewart Donald Maul Roberta Clarizio Antje Helass Linda Montgomery Jessica Yankey Wendy Fairbank
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Question Corral We are introducing a new section to the Journal in which we invite our members to submit questions. MFTHBA President Aaron Stanifer suggested this idea and has generously volunteered to help get answers to your questions. You may submit your questions via email to The Journal Editor Jen Gaffke at blossomridgefarm@gmail.com Please put “Question Corral” in the subject line.
Tell us about your Chapter News
Submissions can be sent to Editor Jen Gaffke at Blossomridgefarm@gmail.com Please put “Foxtrotters” in the subject line. Submissions need to be received by the 5th of the month in the month prior to publication.
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You Ride. We Recognize. The MFTHBA’s Fox Trot America Program recognizes MFTHBA members for the hours they spend riding their registered Missouri Fox Trotters! Key components of the program include
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One time nomination fee of $30 as long as MFTHBA membership is maintained and an hour log is submitted yearly, even if you sell the nominated horse. As long as the new owner maintains their membership and submits an hour log, no new nomination is needed. Hours are part of the horse’s permanent record maintained at the registry office Recognition for cumulative hours ridden plus recognition of yearly hour winner in each MFTHBA region Participants may also submit mileage with their annual logs. Mileage will be recorded in the horse’s permanent record but will not be used for awards.
APPlicATiOn FOr FOx TrOT AMericA AwArd PrOgrAM Please fill out a separate form for each horse enrolled.
Horse: ______________________________________________ MFTHBA Reg. Number: ____________________ Recorded Owner of Horse: ______________________________ Member Number: _________________________ Recorded Owner’s Address: _____________________________________________________________________ City: ________________________________________________ State/Province: ___________________________ Zip Code:______________________Country: _______________________________________________________ Telephone:___________________________________ Email: __________________________________________ Fox Trot America enrollment Fee ___ Enrollment Fee --- $30 per each horse/participant combination I understand and agree to the rules of the MFTHBA Fox trot America Awards Program as defined by the program’s description sheet available for viewing on the web site or a copy of which is available from the MFTHBA headquarters. I understand that I must have the Fox Trot America Application form into the office prior to logging time. Owners Signature:___________________________________________________Date:_____________________ Method of Payment
oCheck or Money Order Enclosed oMasterCard oVisa oDiscover Card No:__________________________________________CVV#______________Expiration Date:____________ Name on Card:_______________________________________________________________________________ Signature:___________________________________________________________________________________
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Upcoming Events For a complete list of upcoming MFTHBA events please see our Calendar here
Tell us about your Upcoming Events Submissions can be sent to Editor Jen Gaffke at Blossomridgefarm@gmail.com Please put “Foxtrotters� in the subject line.
Submissions need to be received by the 5th of the month in the month prior to publication.
2018 National Trail Ride Schedule on page 28
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2018 NATIONAL TRAIL RIDE SCHEDULE DATE
LOCATION
SPONSOR
March 23-24
Nick Cox Memorial Ride Rustic Sky Horse Camp, Melder, LA
April 26-29
Big Creek Trail Ride Hartshorn, MO
June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9
June 13-17
June 15-17
Louisiana Chapter of the MFTHBA
MFTHBA
Spring Show & Futurity Rides-Ava, MO Letsinger Farm Ride MFTHBA Corbitt Potter (National Forest) (anyone residing outside of Crystal Lake Ride region 5, 6 or 7 riding 2 or East Bar K/Carol Kutsko Farm more days will receive double points) Longhorns & Wild Ponies Ride
FoxTrot Trailriders of TN
CONTACT JW Lott (318)-729-5609 Brett Howell (877) 932-4846
Jeff Alcorn (417) 683-7929 Steve Assenmacher (417) 796-2912
Sam Gerhardt
Grayson Highlands State Park Mouth Of Wilson, VA
(423) 237-8724
Flying R Ranch West Plains, MO
Pam Carroll (417) 204-2502 Rhonda Gunter (417)274-7622
September 4 September 5 September 6 September 7 September 8
Letsinger Farm Ride Abby Ride Crystal Lake Ride Twin Star Ranch Ride Assenmacher Farm Ride
September 21-22 Bob Burns Memorial Ride Flying R Ranch, West Plains, MO
MFTHBA (anyone residing outside of region 5, 6 or 7 riding 2 or more days will receive double points)
Jeff Alcorn (417) 683-7929 Steve Assenmacher (417) 796-2912
Douglas County Fox Trotters
Steve Assenmacher (417) 796-2912
September 28-29 Rockbridge Trout & Game Ranch Rockbridge, MO
Danny Richison (417) 989-1507
October 11-14
Big Creek Trail Rides MFTHBA Brett Howell Hartshorn, MO (877) 932-4846 *October 13 at Big Creek will be the 5th annual MFTHBA "PINK RIDE" for breast cancer*
October 26-28
Brushy Creek Resort Black, MO
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JoAnn Becker (543) 269-4743
Specials Offered in 2018 Until December 1, anyone that joins the MFTHBA for the first time will receive a FREE registration or transfer (valued at $20). New members should list the referring current member, if applicable, on their membership form. Each time a current member is listed on a new member’s form, the current member will receive a $5 MFTHBA gift certificate. Gift certificates may be used on any MFTHBA service or product. **A new member is someone who has never been a MFTHBA member. Free registration or transfer may be submitted with new member application. If not, the new member will receive a certificate good for a registration or transfer. Gift certificate is not transferable and will expire December 31, 2018. **Only one current member may be listed on a new member’s form. There is no limit on the number of certificates a current member may receive. Certificates may be combined but are not transferable. Gift Certificates will expire December 31, 2018. An online form (http://mfthba.com/membership-form/) may be completed or for those wishing to mail a form, a membership form may be obtained at online (https:// www.mfthba.com/pdfs/membershipapp18.pdf) or by calling the MFTHBA office.
Your ad could go here! Contact Jen Text: 417 225 0588 email: blossomridgefarm@gmail.com
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Classifieds For Sale: Gorgeous dapple grey Foxtrotter. Smart, sweet, registered 9 yr old, 14.3 h mare moves of legs and neck reins. She is fully trained but currently boarded and doesn’t get out to use her skills like she needs too. She needs a job and a home with someone who will keep her from being bored. She is a trained and experienced trail horse but beautiful enough to show or breed if that is your interest. See her ad: https://www.dreamhorse.com/ ad/2108493.html Text or call Cheryl at 727-470-0275. For Sale: “Jus Fuggedaboutit” MFTHBA Registration #11-98319. Beautiful Sorrell girl, 14.2 hands, she was being ridden prior to becoming pregnant. She is a 6 yr old and just had her 1st foal by Blossoms Vanilla Pal 15-100733. Interested please text Jen 417 225 0588 or email Jenna98178@gmail.com STALLS FOR SALE: MFTHBA owned stalls Barn 6, stalls 12-13-14-36-47-48, Barn 7 stall 16, Barn 11 stalls 30-31, Barn 13, stall 10-18-19-20, Barn 15, stall 24. $600 each. Contact the MFTHBA Office 417-683-2468 STALL FOR SALE: Barn 10 Stall 44. Good location. $1500 Call: 541-977-4967 Your Classified Ad could be here. Classifieds are $15.00 per month for the first 30 words then $.35 per word after. They are posted on the web site and in the MFTHBA Journal. Call MFTHBA Headquarters at 417-683-2468
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For Sale “Ward’s Little Susie” 06-89823 Granddaughter of Hall of Fame Inductee Southern Playboy Susie is a big strong mare with excellent mothering skills. She has been ridden on trails. Call or text Jen at 417-225-0588 $1,000 email: Jenna98178@gmail.com Flashy Hannah! Blue Papered 10 yr old beautiful Cremello Mare with lots of go! 15 hands glistening white mane and full flashy tail, tons of potential for showing or trail riding, months of professional training. Rhythmic smooth foxtrot, and flat walk. Easy keeper, healthy, for $4,500.00 479-857-1041 cwalker@realtor.com
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