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Dear Jim,

 

I happened across your blog while playing on the internet.

 

I own three Missouri Foxtrotters, don’t live in Missouri, and frankly 
have lost 99% of my interest in the Association, its shows and breed 
practice.

 

Here are my dislikes:

- Association sees itself as a state association and all other states 
being non important or threatening of the old guard

- Shows are fixed and this is open knowledge. Why show if good old 
boy and girl are pre ordained to win?

- Common breed practices. I disagree with:
    - Ginger up a horse’s butt to make it lift its tail
    - Baby oil in the ears to make it flop its ears
    - Chains on their ankles - to make them trot

 

I agree with you that marketing of the breed is horrible. I used to 
have quarterhorses, but MFT are far superior when it comes to 
disposition and pleasure to ride.

I also agree with you that exhibiting in horse expos and via the 
internet is the way to go. I am a long-time reader of Western 
horseman and think ads in their magazine or on their web site are a 
good idea. The RF channel on Television would be a good place for a 
30-minute show on MFT.

 

Thank you for letting me voice my opinion.

 

 

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