Welcome to FoxTROT's blogspot!

If you trail ride in Tennessee on a Missouri Fox Trotting (MFT) horse, then this site is for you! Whether you live in Tennessee or travel here to ride, we invite you to participate. Our desire is to provide an association that will enhance the enjoyment of trail riding the MFT. FoxTROT is an affiliate of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association.

SCHEDULED TRAIL RIDES

The rides listed below are scheduled organizational rides. Additional day and week-end rides are scheduled by Regional Reps and among members as time and opportunity allows.

2017 FoxTROT MFTHBA
National Trail Ride Schedule

(Pending approval by the MFTHBA Trail Committee)

FoxTROT Spring NTR
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
3-7 May 2017
Zenith Stables & Campground
Allardt, TN
931-879-5252
http://www.zenithstables.com

FoxTROT Octoberfest @ East Fork
11-15 October 2017
East Fork Stables
Jamestown, TN
931-879-1176
http://www.eastforkstables.com
In addition to camping and stall fees, this ride requires purchase of the meal package which covers ALL MEALS starting with supper on Wednesday and ending with breakfast on Sunday - $165.00 per person. It's best to MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS VERY EARLY! Reservations require 25% deposit with balance pay out through the year. There's a 10% discount for pre-registration.

Someone of FoxTROT is riding nearly every week end and some week days. For info on regional day rides contact the following anytime for specific plans --

Big South Fork FoxTROT
Lea Valentine, 865-556-3485/931-879-0808, leavalfox@bellsouth.net
Rose Walter, 931-269-0580, rosewalter52@yahoo.com

Smoky Mountain/Eastern TN & Western NC FoxTROT
Lloyd Styles, 865-805-0620, lstyles1968@gmail.com
Debby Gerhardt, 423-237-8726, debbygerhardt@yahoo.com
Sam Gerhardt, 423-237-8724, smfoxtrotters@hotmail.com

2017 Clinics/Events of Interest

Southern Equine Expo
24-27 February 2017
Tennessee Miller Coliseum
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
http://www.southernequineexpo.com
FoxTROT will be representing the MFTHBA with a booth at this event! John Brandreth and The Kansas Kowboy D will provide the MFT breed demo!

MFTHBA Spring Show

3 Year Old Futurity
National Trail Ride
6-9 June 2017
Ava, Missouri
http://www.mfthba.com/springshow
417-683-2468

MFTHBA Show and Celebration
National Trail Ride
5-11 September 2017

Ava, Missouri
http://www.mfthba.com/
417-683-2468

Sunday, January 31, 2010

SNOW PICTURES by TERRY MESSEX




These snowy pics were sent in by Terry Messex from his home in Shelbyville of his MFT's "Surprise" (the spotted one) and "Bean" (the sorrel). I'm going to guess the guy all wrapped up is the one and only Mr. Terry!

Saturday, January 30, 2010

SNOW PICTURES by the CORN'S





With eight inches of snow and counting Beth and Dennis Corn sent these pics of "Windy" and "Shadow" from their home in Hendersonville, N.C.

SNOW PICTURES at OVERLOOK RANCH







Sent in by James and Moira at their home in Sparta.

SNOW PICTURES by ROGER WYATT






Sent in by Roger Wyatt from his home in Crossville:

Sunday, January 24, 2010

Are You Getting Cabin Fever??




We're pushing the end of January 2010 and the weather has kept many from getting out on the trail. So, I thought you might enjoy these pics from the last 2 Saturdays! Hopefully, we'll see more nice weather soon and all of us will be able to get in our saddle time. The Winter Gathering is now just a few weeks away. Make your plans to join us! To see more recent trail ride pics go to..... http://www.ridinghappytrails.blogspot.com.
Happy Trails,
Sam Gerhardt
President, FoxTROT



Tuesday, January 12, 2010

COME ATTEND THE FoxTROT WINTER GATHERING!

Greetings FoxTROT and Friends,

Arrangements have been made with the Catoosa Ridge Stables near Crossville, TN for The FoxTROT Winter Gathering! The dates are 26 - 28 February 2010, Friday - Sunday, with the main event being the Fellowship Meal and Tack Swap/Sale on Saturday afternoon. (If you plan to camp be sure to make your reservations directly with Catoosa Ridge.)

FoxTROT member and 2010 Secretary, Moira Funk, will be catering the Fellowship Meal. Those of us who have tasted her goodies at horse camp can testify to her culinary skills. The cost for the meal is $7.50. Please try and contact Moira directly by February 22 (although if you find you can make it at the last minute, PLEASE COME ON), to make meal reservations and payment Moira Funk, 399 Overlook Dr, Sparta, TN 38583, email: funk6839@blomand.net, or phone 931-316-0317. Catoosa Ridge is allowing FoxTROT to use their kitchen and meeting room for this activity at no additional charge because some of us will be camping over the week-end.

The tentative schedule is as follows--this is on CENTRAL TIME ZONE:

Friday Afternoon - Trail Ride
Friday Evening - Pot Luck Dinner or trip to local restaurant in Crossville

Saturday Morning - Trail Ride
Saturday Early Afternoon - After Ride (Somewhere between 1PM and 2PM)-Fellowship Meal
Saturday Late Afternoon - Tack Sale and Swap, Fox Trot Gait Demonstration
Saturday Evening - Meal on your own, Camp Fire Story Swapping

Sunday Early Morning - Cowboy Church and Singing
Sunday Late Morning - Trail Ride

We look forward to seeing you at The Winter Gathering. Be sure to let us know if you plan to participate.

Happy Trails,

Sam Gerhardt
President, FoxTROT