THE REPORT A Newsletter by the Regional Fox Trotting Horse 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 Missouri 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 Horses. 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.