Ozarks (Rural)
Ava is closely tied to the Missouri Fox Trotter horse breed
The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse is a recognized Ozark breed with an organizational home associated with Ava, a durable piece of local identity worth grounding in a real source rather than booster lore
Ava is the home of the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse. This is a special kind of horse that was bred in the Ozark hills. A “gaited” breed means it walks in a smooth, steady way. That smooth ride made it great for traveling over the rough, rocky hills here. For Douglas County, this horse is a real part of local life and farm history, not just a slogan. The breed has its own group, called a breed association. The group is based in Ava, and it holds a big horse show and celebration in Ava every year. Want the exact dates or details for this year’s show? Check with the breed association or the local office before you make plans. And until you find a trusted source, it is best to skip words like “first” or “only.”
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