The MHBA was founded in 1999 to organize breeders and promote the Miniature Hereford breed.

The MHBA is a not-for-profit corporation run by a board of directors and assisted by regional representatives. Annual membership meetings are held each January in Denver, CO.

Board members meet bi-annually and as needed for special issues. The fiscal year is also the calendar year, January through December, annual dues of $50 are due each January 1.

Our Mission statement :

The Miniature Hereford Breeders Association will provide programs, services, and leadership, enhance communication, develop a superior marketable product, create a network support system, and provide educational opportunities for Miniature Hereford Breeders.

Pictured left to right Front row: Karen Olson, Secretary; Ali Petersen, President; Kenny Petersen, Board member & Sale manager. Back Row: Clayton Atteberry, Treasurer; Justin Grady, Vice-President; and Board Members, Greg Schulz & Jimmy Cole dd

Nationwide there are MHBA members are located in the following 28 states and Canada: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Washington, and Wisconsin.

The primary goal of the MHBA is to progressively promote the Miniature Hereford breed and assist breeders in the success of their own operations.

Miniature Hereford shows are a fine example of this progress, this is where breeders from all across the country unite for competition, comradeship, conversation and/or advice.

The MHBA members are a fantastic group of individuals working together to greet and assist new breeders as well as veteran breeders needing help.

Currently the MHBA sanctioned shows are:

• National Western Stock Show in Denver (January)
• Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo in Houston (March)
• The Star of Texas Fair and Rodeo in Austin (March)
• California State Fair in Sacramento (August)

Each year at the National Western Stock Show the MHBA has an auction, a banquet and a business meeting.

We enjoy working together, helping and welcoming new breeders & any breeder needing a hand.

Annual membership fees cover a yearly subscription of the quarterly publication, Miniature Cattle Around the World that keeps you up-to-date with the happenings within the bred, and allows you to show in MHBA sanctioned shows. Membership also allows you to participate in educational functions and training seminars featured at shows, ( showmanship clinics and fitting clinics. ) and the annual Miniature Hereford auction held in Denver in conjunction with the show. Voting rights regarding MHBA issues are given to active MHBA members.

We look forward to working with ALL Miniature Hereford breeders across our country and Canada to unite breeders and progressively promote the breed.