This is our downloadable Show Class Schedule (.pdf format only). There is a NEW show class schedule for 2018. Please go to our Entry Form page to download our Entry Form for all shows.  All Pre-Entry forms must be postmarked seven (7) days prior to show date in order to receive pre-entry discount fees.  All entry forms received after the seventh (7) day will pay full price.

New - Here is a downloadable version of the September 2018 Championship Show Class Descriptions and Class Schedule (.pdf format only).

Here is a downloadable version of the Show Class Descriptions and Class Schedule (.pdf format only).

Here is a downloadable version of the First Show Checklist (.pdf format only)

CFTA is pleased to annouce our first ever Buckle Series (.pdf format only). One Buckle will be awarded in each of the following four categories: California, Open, Pleasure and Versatility. This is our downloadable Buckle Series information (.pdf format only).

• Horse must be a registered Missouri Fox Trotter
• Copy of Horse's registration papers will be on file with CFTA
• Owner and any Exhibitors are current CFTA Members
• Must compete in a minimum of 3 CFTA shows

• Points will be awarded based on the number of horses in each class, just as we do for year end points.
• The California Buckles, points will follow the horse and rider/exhibitor as a team.
• For the Open and Versatility Buckles, the points will follow the horse, allowing for different exhibitors to show the horse in different classes.
• The Exhibitor Buckle, points will follow the competitor, allowing them to show more than one horse.
• Participants may only win one of the four buckles during the 2018 show season.
• Tie Breaker: Horse/Rider having the most first places in eligible classes will be declared the winner.
• If only one horse is competing for a particular buckle, a minimum of 12 classes that count towards that buckle must have been competed in during the 2018 show season.

• Model (2 or 3)
• Vintage (8)
• Equitation (9)
• Ladies (11)
• Gentlemen (18)
• Open 4 Years & Older (19)
• Owner to Ride (22)
• 4 Years & Older (23)
• Choice of 1 Pleasure class (7, 24 or 25)
• Choice of 1 Versatility class (4, 5 or 6)

• Model (2 or 3)
• Showmanship (4)
• In Hand Trail (5)
• Open Trail Pleasure (6)
• Western Pleasure (7)
• Equitation (9)
• English Pleasure (24)
• Country Pleasure (25)
• Choice of 1 Performance Class (8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 22, and 23)

• Model (2 or 3)
• Vintage (8)
• Novice Amateur Rider (10)
• Ladies (11) or Gentlemen (18)
• Novice Horse (13)
• Cal Bred (14)
• Amateur Fox Trot 4 Years & Older (15)
• Owner to Ride (22)
• Choice of 1 Pleasure class (7, 24 or 25)
• Choice of 1 Versatility class (4, 5 or 6)

• All CFTA show classes eligible (1 thru 25) except: Championship, Costume and Leadline classes
• Points follow the rider/handler
• More than one horse may be shown

1. Classes in which awards will be offered will be determined by vote of the Board of Directors.

2. To be eligible for CFTA Year-End High Point Awards:

• A copy of the horseís registration papers (front and back) must be on file with the CFTA Show Management and its owner/lessee, handler and rider must be a member in good standing of CFTA.
• All horses must be shown at least three times in the specific CFTA pointed class during the show season.
• In classes where the points follow the exhibitor (such as equitation, youth classes and novice amateur rider), the exhibitor must show at least three times in the specific CFTA pointed class during the show season.
• No points will be credited before a horse is recorded and it owner/lessee becomes a CFTA member.
• No points will be credited before current yearís dues are paid.
• A copy of any lease agreement must be filed with the CFTA Show Management.  A horse may be leased during the year without affecting the horseís score.  The lessee will have all of the rights of a registered owner.
• If a person applies for membership on the day of a show, proof of their horseís registration and application and payment of membership must be submitted to the entry booth before entering a class.  A ìgraceî period will be given until the Board of Directors can vote upon their acceptance.  If they are denied membership, awards and points shall be disallowed.

Appendix A contains the list of classes offered for the current show season.  All CFTA classes, unless otherwise noted are eligible for CFTA year-end points.

For 2012, CFTA will recognize the following Overall Year-End High Point Champions and Reserve Champions:

• Versatility Champion:  To the MFT horse earning the most points during the show season in versatility classes: Model, Showmanship, Trail, In-Hand Trail, Western Pleasure, English Pleasure, Equitation, Fox Trot Pleasure (will lope), Country Pleasure, Barrel Racing and Pole Bending.
• Performance Champion: To the MFT horse earning the most points during the show season in performance classes, as well as Model, Equitation, English Pleasure, Country Pleasure and Fox Trot Pleasure (lope) ñ these 5 classes count towards either Performance or Versatility Overall High Point Awards.
• Youth Champion: Youth rider (17 and under) earning the most points during the show season.

1. CFTA uses the same point system as the MFTHBA Regional Point Competition.  Points are awarded based on the total number of Horses in each class, with only the top five placing horses receiving points.  In open breed classes, points awarded to Fox Trotters will reflect the position of placing by the judge, regardless of breed.