The purpose of the association is to promote
and perpetuate the Fox Trotting horse as a
distinct horse breed, support civic and
charitable organizations that promote the Fox
Trotting horse, and to educate and inform the
public about the Fox Trotting horse.
The Association is organized exclusively for
education and charitable purposes and will
serve as a social vehicle for such interest
through seminars, exhibits, fairs, trail rides
and other functions.
and perpetuate the Fox Trotting horse as a
distinct horse breed, support civic and
charitable organizations that promote the Fox
Trotting horse, and to educate and inform the
public about the Fox Trotting horse.
The Association is organized exclusively for
education and charitable purposes and will
serve as a social vehicle for such interest
through seminars, exhibits, fairs, trail rides
and other functions.
| What's so Special About Missouri Fox Trotters? |
| Missouri Fox Trotters are known for their smooth gaits and "people horse" disposition. Once you ride a Fox Trotter you'll be hooked on the breed. They are an all-around family horse with intelligence, versatility and a willingness to please. Ozarks Mountain settlers developed the Missouri Fox Trotter breed because they wanted a horse with a quick, smooth and sure-footed gait. They needed horses that could handle hazardous, rocky terrain with ease. |
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Photo Albums
Meet our members at our
Association Members Listing
Join in on the fun with our
Versatility Program and our
Youth Participation Program
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Have it all with this spectacular breed...
- Smooth Ride
- Sure-footedness
- Hardiness
- Intelligence
- Gentleness
- Willingness
- Beauty
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Laterally gaited horses couldn't perform their gaits
(running walk, pace, stepping pace or rack) well
under such rough riding conditions, unlike the
saddle horses that fox trotted. Thus, they created the
ultimate smooth riding saddle horse by crossing
such laterally gaited breeds as the American Saddle
Horse, Tennessee Walker and Standardbred with
good hard trotting breeds like the Arabian, Morgan
and Thoroughbred. The results are what you see in
the Missouri Fox Trotter today. The fox trot makes it
comfortable to sit for long periods of time without
posting or "standing" in the stirrups, which is ideal
for trail riding.
(running walk, pace, stepping pace or rack) well
under such rough riding conditions, unlike the
saddle horses that fox trotted. Thus, they created the
ultimate smooth riding saddle horse by crossing
such laterally gaited breeds as the American Saddle
Horse, Tennessee Walker and Standardbred with
good hard trotting breeds like the Arabian, Morgan
and Thoroughbred. The results are what you see in
the Missouri Fox Trotter today. The fox trot makes it
comfortable to sit for long periods of time without
posting or "standing" in the stirrups, which is ideal
for trail riding.
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