The National Association of Breeders is dedicated to the promotion of the Missouri Foxtrotting Horse Breed through breeding practices that will enhance the quality of our breed for future generations. The foxtrotter is not only a wonderful show horse but excels on the trail and as a versatility horse.
About the Missouri Foxtrotting Horse
The foxtrot is a broken diagonal gait performed by walking in front and trotting behind, with reach in each stride. The front hoof of the diagonal pair strikes the ground just before the rear hoof, and one front hoof is on the ground at all times in a correct fox trot.
The Fox Trotting Horse is not a high stepping horse, but an extremely surefooted one, and because of the sliding action of the rear feet rather than the hard step of other breeds, the rider experiences little jarring action and is quite comfortable in the saddle for long periods of time.
The head and tail are slightly elevated, giving the horse a graceful carriage, and the rhythmic beat of the hooves along with the nodding action of the head present an appearance of relaxation and poise. The movement should be smooth and consistent with no noticeable up and down motion.
The ideal characteristics of the foxtrotting horse shall be that the animal will travel in a collected manner with animation, rhythm and style. In each of the gaits, remember "Style and Grace, It’s Not a Race!"
News
National Breeders Championship Show
August 9, 10 & 11, 2012
2012 Show Schedule
Entry Form
We are in the process of changing all our forms so you can fill them out online, print and mail with your payment to NAB.
We are going to have an Awards Banquet to recognize the high point winners of the 2011 show season! Everyone is invited! The banquet will be held on March 10, 2012, at the Lamplighter Inn North in Springfield. The cost will be $20 per person, which includes the meal. Each exhibiting family of the 2011 NBC show will receive one free ticket! The first five places in each open and amateur age category in performance will be recognized based on their placing at the 2011 National Breeders Championship Show, the 2011 Fall Show and Celebration, the 2011 Arkansas Cup and the 2011 Southern Classic. We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to attend! More information will follow!
