THE REPORT

A Newsletter by the Regional Fox Trotting Foundation

From the Board 2020 equals Year 2

It is still a little hard to believe that this vision of developing a foundation to support our love of the Fox Trotting Horse RFTHF Mission has become a reality. The support from all of you in our inaugural year was amazing. We are excited to continue to grow our vision of having a positive impact on the growth and sustainability of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse. To have a positive The Event Support Fund was launched in the first quarter of 2019. This fund is focused on supporting the development or impact on the growth of events that are open to Missouri Fox Trotting . Late last year, we announced our second fund. The growth and Equine Rescue is designed to provide financial assistance to public agencies and 501c3 charitable groups caring for a registered Missouri Fox Trotting Horses. sustainability of the In the coming year, we are dedicated to promoting awareness regarding the availability of these financial resources, raising Missouri Fox money to support these funds, and promoting the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse in a positive way through our events and social media presence. Trotting Horse We sincerely appreciate your support as we have launched the Regional Fox Trotting Horse Foundation. Whether you have helped us spread the word about the Foundation, attended or sponsored an event or provided a monetary donation, you are an important part of the RFTHF. It is all for the love of our breed.

Makings of a Great Approved Funding Request Requests in 2019 Tips for Submitting an Event Support Fund Ranch Sorting and Riding Clinic: The Request Kansas City Regional Fox Trotting Horse Association (KCRFTHA) submitted a Do you have an idea for a new event or a new component for request with the goal of introducing an existing event? We developed the Event Support Fund gaited horse owners to the sport of specifically to help establish and grow events that include the ranch sorting and riding. Their ultimate Missouri Fox Trotting Horses. We know that completing the goal was to get more Missouri Fox application can seem a little overwhelming so here are some Trotting Horse owners participating in tips for writing a winning proposal. MFTHBA ranch events. The KCRFTHA asked the RFTHF for support in covering the facility deposit and some of the Think like a reviewer: The RFTHF uses an independent overall rental cost. The remaining costs review team to review each application. As you are for the clinic were covered through the completing the form, remember that this is the only clinic fee. information these individuals have to gauge whether your

event should be funded. Your application doesn't need to Texas Charity Horse Show: In it's be long, but it needs to have enough detail for them to second year, the Texas Charity Horse understand your vision. Show was looking to increase Read the FAQ on our website: As we work with potential participation from Missouri Fox Trotting event organizers, we document the common questions we Horse owners. Feedback from the get asked on our website. This is a great resource when previous year had indicated that there developing your proposal. were issues with the footing which Develop the budget: Part of the request process is the hindered participation. Organizers requirement to include a draft budget for the event. You requested support from the RFTHF to budget doesn't need to be elaborate but does need to show rent equipment that would allow them expected expenses and income. to better prepare the arena for Missouri Fox Trotting Horse exhibitors.

Fox Trotters were well represented with almost 20

horse and rider combinations. Funds from the Foundation

enabled the arena to be packed

for optimal exhibition of the Fox Trotter breed.

--Katherine Kirkpatrick Stone, Texas Charity Horse

Show

Pennsylvania Promotion Event: An avid Missouri Fox Trotting Horse owner in Pennsylvania wanted to host an education event to promote the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse. He proposed an all day event open to the public where people could learn about the breed, take one for a spin and talk with owners. The organizer asked for financial assistance in covering a cost of a trainer to attend the event.

Baby Jack Dusty C. - owned by Tina Stumpf

BBR Cash’s Bandero owned by Waland Burger

BBR Franks Surprise Boogy - owned by Angie Gibson Foxtrot Urbane Supports BBR Remington Cat owned by Pam Myers

Bravo Tango owned by Chastity Young Event Support Fund Cash’s Sweet Michaela - owned by Mindy Mabry Hoy Portion of Horse Enrollment Donated Dandy’s Black Cat - owned by Mike Meizler

Della’s Dirty Secret M – owned by Shelly Robbins From the very beginning of the launch of the Event Support Fantasia’s Danny Boy owned by Terre Redmon Fund, Foxtrot Urbane has been a big supporter. Foxtrot Urbane was started to document and recognize the achievements of General Ike’s Golden Knight V.S - owned by Robyn Sapp Missouri Fox Trotting Horses participating in a variety of equine Heaven HelpUs - owned by Debbi Levillie events. “The Missouri Fox Trotter Horse is so versatile and we wanted a place to showcase and record all they can do with an Heaven is Grand - owned by Debbi Levillie official transcript. Now the horse can be seen by anyone in the J.J.’s Sweet Dream - owned by Lynne Burger world by going to the website and searching the horse,” shared Foxtrot Urbane Founder, Lisa Cantrell. “We have a super breed Jazz Nights - owned by Ricka Mathews and are so excited to now be able to showcase and promote it. JB’s Rising Phoenix - owned by Samantha Brandreth Partnering with the RFTHF made perfect sense and just joins the two organizations to promote the breed and make it even Jim’s Last Request - owned by Apryl Ballard stronger.” Learn more about Foxtrot Urbane at Jingle’s Merry Anne owned by Rebecca Tinsley foxtroturbane.com. Foxtrot Urbane has pledged to donate ten dollars of the King’s Special Sensation - owned by Susan Breau horse enrollment and renewal fee to the RFTHF Event Support Legend’s Blazie - owned by Dawn Toler Fund. The donation will be in the name of the horse enrolled in their program. Lou’s Priceless Pride - owned by Chastity Young

Missouri’s Kid Rock -owned Mike Meizler and Joy Meizler

Navajo Joe - owned by Lisa Cantrell

Thank you to these owners for Playboy’s April Fawn - owned by Hope Kohout

Playboy’s Been to Hollywood W. - owned by Mike their support of the RFTHF Event and Sandy Dixon Wood

Playboy’s Maggie Mae - owned by John West Support Fund. Radar’s Top Secret Spy - owned by Jodi Myers

Royal Black Beauty - owned by Ricka Mathews

Sensation’s Annie Lee - owned by Jan Markey McDougald

SG Southern Velvets Stormy Ace - owned by Sweetgrass Ranch

Shadow’s Blame it on the Cuervo - owned by Alexandra Holzapfel

Shadow’s Fancy Pants V.S. - owned by Sweetgrass Ranch

Southgaits Shiloh - owned by Lily Pascoe and Dawn Toler

Sterling Boy Anne S - owned by Jessica Harris

Superstition’s Lady’s Knight owned by Pamela Dunaway

The New Yorker - owned by Wayland and Lynne Burger

Traveler’s Captain America - owned by Sarah Milne

Traveler’s Captain America owned by Paulette Schneider

Twice the Hollywood Star - owned by Mark Mackie

Velvets Santiago MR owned by Janice Villamagna McFadden

Vision’s Enduring Freedom - owned by Jake Benson

Zara’s Ramblin Rose - owned by Deidra Anderson

Our Charity Events

Region 4 Fall Festival Trailgait Offers Fun Continues to Build Experience

The 2019 Region 4 Fall Festival showed continued growth and planners are looking to continue that momentum into the 5th Anniversary Show. Exhibitors can expect all their favorite parts of the show to return including the special gift bags at entry, exhibitors lunch, and the fun environment. There will also be new takes on show traditions. Organizers are looking at taking a fresh look at the popular hi point awards to offer more options for recognition. Another added component to this year's show will be a preparatory "Mentor Program." Exhibitors interested in trying a class for the first time can be paired up with a more experience exhibitor prior to the show. The Mentor Program is perfect for novice exhibitors that may be looking for guidance on preparing for the show or for experienced exhibitors that want to try a new class. Our goal is for the Region 4 Fall Festival to be fun, yet competitive environment.

September 26, 2020 Missouri State Fairgrounds Sedalia, Missouri What do you get when you combine trail riding with the family fun of a tailgate party? The answer is Trailgait. This past July, the RFTHF hosted its first trail ride event with great success. Over 60 participants from five states enjoyed a trail ride scavenger hunt, a gait clinic presented by Erin Patterson, a cornhole tournament, and plenty of eating. The RFTHF treated participants to a full catered BBQ dinner and a pancake breakfast. Participants also received a bag filled with great items including an exclusive Trailgait t-shirt. If you missed out on the fun, the RFTHF is already working on hosting another Trailgait weekend. Watch for more information on Trailgait! We are in the process of finalizing a location and date with a target on April 2021. Some What Exhibitors Told Use The Exhibitor Wins Free Stall Loved:

Great facility, Relaxed Atmosphere and for 2020 Region 4 Fall if there are problems the staff certainly makes them transparent. Festival Spending time with friends. Every one Feedback is important to us! After each of our events, we was relaxed and having fun. The reach out to attendees to get their feedback on what they exhibitor meal was appreciated. liked and suggestions they have for improvements. This year was no different following the Region 4 Fall Relaxed fun atmosphere Festival. It was great hearing what everyone loved about the show. In fact, nearly 92 percent of respondents rated the show What a great venue! as "Love it! It's one of my favorite shows" with the other 8% rating it Above Average. Talk about giving us a warm fuzzy What a great show! The facilities are feeling! really nice. Exhibitors also made some suggestions on things we could do to make the experience even better. We promise to work Everything is nice and close. Stalls are on those, although we can't control the weather. Sorry! clean and very nice. Indoor/covered As an added incentive to encourage feedback, we randomly arenas are the best! selected one person that shared their feedback to win a free stall at the 2020 event. The judging was fair. The facilities are the best we have in the breed. How can you beat a free lunch Congratulations The friendliness of everyone Shana Toler The Good Will, sportsmanship atmosphere.

Atmosphere, well run, facility

The camaraderie!

Congeniality of the show

Its a low stress, enjoyable show that everyone one seems to support each other and have a good time at.

Location Paybacks Goody bag They feed us The show bill Great stalls In a nutshell I LOVE this show!

Fun show and love the exhibitors gift and dinner. I feel my horse is safe there over night. Nice facility.

I love the fun, relaxed atmosphere. Not sure if it is the nice stalls/arenas or if it is being the final show of the year, but everyone who participates always seems so happy & supportive.

The people and the fun atmosphere. Great facility for a show! Thank you 2019 Partners and Donors

We extend our heartfelt thank you to the following individuals, farms and businesses for their support of the Regional Fox Trotting Horse Foundation. Whether you supported one of our events or made a donation, each of you are an important part of our success.

Amber Wilson Kim and Diana Connelly Amy and Shawn Stangl Lea Valentine Ann Compton Lyle Farrand Bob and Colleen Wilson Mackie's Foxtrotters and Standard Poodles Celebrity Farms-Larry, Ruth and Jessica Moore Martha Barrand Chad Hindman Marty Maynard Chastity Young Phillip and Donna Young- Foxey Rhythm Ranch--Stockton, Missouri Ron and Chris McQueen Frisella Stables: Tom & Linda Frisella and Shelli Rowden Fox Trotters-Vic and Alice Rowden Thomson Roy Harms Jeff Shields & Maxcy Dimmick Stacy & Carolyn Braswell Jerry Finke Stephanie Anderson Karen Sherrill Stephanie Scott Katherine Kirkpatrick Stone Willis Roethemeyer

Raffle Winner T-Shirts Available Donates Winnings For Purchase

Each year the RFTHF Board Members sell raffle tickets A few Live Love Ride t-shirts are still available for to help support the Foundation. Raffle tickets are $20 purchase. They are available in charcoal, red and teal. with a maximum of 100 sold. Tickets are sold Contact RFTHF Board Member Julie Bellucci at throughout the year with the winner announced during [email protected] to purchase your shirt. Just $15 the Region 4 Fall Festival. The winner receives a cash plus shipping. payout of $500. The 2019 raffle winner was Willis Roethemeyer of Rosebud Missouri. Mr. Roethemeyer generously donated the winnings back the Foundation. This was an unprecedented and generous gesture. Our sincere appreciation to Mr. Roethemeyer for his support of our mission. RFTHF will again be selling raffle tickets this year. Contact any RFTHF Board Member to purchase a ticket. You do not need to be present to win. How much financial support is Equine Rescue Fund provided? The amount of support is dependent Providing Emergency Financial Assistance upon the situation of the particular horse. There is not a set amount of It is hearbreaking to see any horse end up in a bad situation. support. As passionate horse owners, and Missouri Fox Trotting Horse enthusiasts, the RFTHF Board wanted to do what we could to What can funds be requested for? support public entities and 501c(3) charity organizations in RFTHF funds should focus on the health their efforts. and wellbeing of the horse. The Equine Rescue Fund is our way of providing a helping to Missouri Fox Trotting Horses that find themselves in a Why are funds restricted to bad situation. registered Missouri Fox Trotters? In addition to supporting the rescue with emergency As a new charity, our funds are limited. financial assistance to help cover the care of the Missouri Fox So our initial focus is on helping Trotting Horse, the RFTHF will also assist horse rescues in registered Missouri Fox Trotting Horses transferring the papers of a Missouri Fox Trotting Horse that find themselves in the need of supported under this fund into the rescue’s name. The RFTHF care. As our organization grows we will cover the costs associated with transfer of ownership, DNA may alter this requirement. testing and corporate MFTHBA membership for the rescue. Once the horse is adopted, the RFTHF will assist the adoptive Why do you require the requesting owner in transferring the ownership of horse with the MFTHBA. organization to become an MFTHBA The RFTHF announced the availability of this fund in late member? 2019. In 2020, the RFTHF will be working to make sure Maintaining accurate records is a key organizations that can benefit from the fund are aware of its mission of the Missouri Fox Trotting availability. Association (MFTHBA) and one that our organization fully supports. It is critical to the integrity of the breed that registration records be up-to-date. In addition, the registration papers provide documentation of the legal ownership of the horse. In order to transfer the ownership of the horse to the organization caring for them, the organization must be a corporate member of the MFTHBA. The RFTHF will cover this membership expense for an organization that is approved funding. In addition, the RFTHF will cover the cost to transfer the papers.

How can I help? We would love you to join us in supporting the Rescue Fund. Donations are appreciated and can be made specifically to the Rescue Fund. We also appreciate help in getting information about the Foundation out to organizations that can be supported by the Rescue Fund. Learn more about the fund and how you can help at RFTHFoundation.org.

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