Missouri Fox Trotting Horse World Show and Celebration

The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse World Show and Celebration is the largest horse show for the Missouri Fox Trotter breed. Held annually in Ava, Missouri, the event includes approximately 1400 horses every year.

Missouri Fox Trotting Horse World Show and Celebration
Entrance to the Missouri Fox Trotter showground on Missouri Route 5 north of Ava, Missouri
Sanctioning bodyMissouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association
LocationAva, Missouri
HeldAnnually
Inaugurated1958
Breeds shownMissouri Fox Trotter
Largest honorWorld Grand Championship
ClassesOver 120
Number of entries1400

History

The show was founded in 1958.[1] It is held at Ava, Missouri, on the headquarters of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association. The Celebration begins on Labor Day every year and lasts six days, with the final night falling on a Saturday.[2]

Classes

The Celebration holds over 120 classes including both rail and versatility. Rail classes include model or halter, Western pleasure and English pleasure. Versatility classes include show jumping, barrel racing, and cattle sorting. There are trail obstacle classes as well as trail rides that leave from the show grounds daily. Approximately 1400 horses compete there each year.[1][3] The largest class, held on the final Saturday night of the show, is the World Grand Championship. [4]

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References
  1. "Annual Fox Trotter World Show & Celebration Runs September 5-10 Final Night includes Crowning of World Grand Champion – Douglas County Herald".
  2. Pfister, Fred (2009-08-25). Insiders' Guide® to Branson and the Ozark Mountains. ISBN 9780762756254.
  3. http://www.ozarksfirst.com/news/fox-trotters-meet-in-ava/67122333
  4. "World Grand Champion Missouri Fox Trotter – Douglas County Herald".
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