Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Bree

Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association Historical Museum
Information and Forms

The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association Historical Museum is located in the Hall of Fame Room at the MFTHBA Office Building in Ava, MO. The museum is available for both the general public and members of our association to enjoy exhibits, peruse educational and reference material, and learn about the State Horse of Missouri. Plans for the museum include a computer work station and a display area for exhibits. The goal of the museum is to tell the story of the Missouri Fox Trotting horse and the culture that produced it in such a way that a visitor who knows nothing about the breed or the culture can relate and appreciate it

Please stop by and enjoy our exhibits and new computer work station. We will also have our DVD "Parade of Champions" available for purchase.

Members are also encouraged to share stories from the early fox trotting horse days. We already have a collection of early stories started and are looking for more written accounts to include. If you have a written account of the horses, people, etc., documenting the development of our breed submit it to the office in an envelope marked "Attention History Committee." Oral accounts can be given by interview by appointment. All interview appointments must be made through the committee co-chairs Janet Esther, or Florine Barham in order for the interview to be considered for the museum.

Below are some of the forms currently available to those who wish to contribute, loan, or donate items to the museum. Among these forms are:

Guidelines for Museum Submissions provides an idea of what criteria the committee will be looking for in items currently being sought for the museum.

Submission Request Form is for those who would like to donate or loan items the History Museum. On the form is a place for indicating what the item is, what historical significance it is believed to have, and whether it is to be a permanent donation or temporary loan. Request to Donate forms must be submitted to the office and will be passed on to the History Committee so that the item and information concerning it can be evaluated for inclusion. These forms may be resubmitted on a yearly basis.

Other forms and information:

Make a Memorial Donation
Deed of Gift
Accession Record
Request for Reprint Permission
Mission Statement

Monetary contributions to the museum project are appreciated. These donations can be through the office and by specifying that the monetary donation go into the “History Museum Account” and requesting a receipt to that effect.

The History Committee truly appreciates your help and participation in support for the Museum Project and our combined efforts to document the story of our Missouri Fox Trotting Horse.