Geno Middleton

01/28/2026

01/28/2026

We had a great time at Equifest of Kansas! Amazing people, great entertainment and true horse lovers braved the weather to attend this amazing event! Thank you to all who attended.

01/28/2026

07/30/2025

📣 In Memory of Keith Mizer

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Keith Mizer, a true legend in the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse community. Keith was more than a farrier—he was a teacher, mentor, friend, and lifelong advocate for our breed.

A proud MFTHBA Hall of Fame member, Keith served as the association’s official farrier for many years. Many will remember the sound of his hammer ringing from the farrier shed on the Ava showgrounds—named in his honor, a tribute to the lasting impact he made.

Keith’s work took him across the country, where he shod thousands of Missouri Fox Trotters and generously shared his expertise with others. He was always willing to answer a question, lend a hand, or take a young horseman under his wing.

His legacy will live on through the horses he touched, the farriers he taught, and the countless lives he influenced.

Our deepest condolences go out to his family and friends during this time.

To read Keith’s full obituary, please visit:
🔗 https://www.shadelscolonialchapel.com/obituary/kenneth-keith-mizer

06/07/2025

We are doing a count down to our TOP 5 Trainers of the year!!!

Help us congratulate our 1st place….

🪶🪶 Geno Middleton 🪶🪶

The Trainer of the Year award was established to recognize the achievements of professional horsemen and women involved with the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed. Trainers earn points based on the horses they have in training. These points are awarded according to placements in point classes at two shows sponsored by the MFTHBA. In the future, if other organizations host MFTHBA point shows, the point classes from those shows will also count toward this award.

The MFTHBA appreciates all the equine professionals dedicated to the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse.

Trainer of the Year Award Results:
1. Geno Middleton
2. Dallee Dodson
3. Erin Patterson
4. Brad Huffman
5. David Ogle

05/08/2025

1967 - Joe DOBBS of Lebo Route, West Plains, MO is shown with his favorite registered Fox Trot Palomino mare Golden Lady. She won many ribbons in many horse shows. Joe raised and trained show horses to sell.

03/22/2025

01/14/2025