At the 2018 Region 4 Fall Festival we announced the formation of our organization to support the growth and sustainability of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse. Through our mission, the Regional Fox Trotting Horse Foundation (RFHTF) focuses on encouraging more equine events throughout the U.S. by providing seed money to new or a expanding equine events that are open to Missouri Fox Trotters and by providing financial assistance to equine rescues caring for registered Missouri Fox Trotters.

As part of our the vision we presented in 2018, our organization wanted to add a charity trail ride (Trailgait…launched in 2019) and a new horse show in 2022. While we are a little behind schedule, we are excited to announce that the vision laid out by the Focus Group in 2018 is finally happening.

This May, the RFTHF will host the Spring Kickoff in Mt. Vernon Missouri. This show is meant to be a low cost, relaxed show that will provide exhibitors and their horses to get a show in before the show season hits full swing. Proceeds raised during the show will help support the Event Support Fund and Equine Rescue Fund.

More information about this new event can be found under our event tab.