05/31/2026
What makes a horse a Missouri Fox Trotter?
A true Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is more than a horse with a comfortable gait or a familiar look. To officially be recognized as a Missouri Fox Trotter, the horse must be registered with the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association — the official breed registry dedicated to preserving the history, integrity, and future of the breed.
Registration helps ensure:
• Accurate pedigree and ownership records
• Preservation of breed standards
• Eligibility for MFTHBA programs, shows, trail rides, and awards
• Recognition of the horse as part of the breed’s history and legacy
For generations, breeders and owners have worked to protect the qualities that make the Missouri Fox Trotter so special — athletic ability, versatility, disposition, and the signature comfortable ride so many people love.
When you register your horse and support the MFTHBA, you are helping preserve and promote the breed for the next generation of riders to enjoy.
Because being a Missouri Fox Trotter is more than a gait or style of riding. It is a registered breed with a proud history and a bright future.