In 1965 the St. Louis Regional Foxtrotters was formed; to bring together a group of people with a common interest in trail riding, and to promote this interest by arranging trail rides suitable to the nature of fast moving horses such as the Missouri Fox Trotter and other gaited types.

Also to provide owners who wish to show their horses an opportunity to do so by providing club shows with consideration given to other gaited horses.

Elmo Rosa formed the St. Louis Regional Foxtrotters with the help of ten other individuals: Marion Close, John Corbett, Don Crawford, Ray Johnson, Stan Kessler, Louise Loehr, George and Donnie Reitz, Ann Schuerman, and Marinda Wichman. Stan Kessler was elected the first President. The first trail ride was held at House Springs, Missouri and the 1966 World Grand Champion, Golden Rawhide, was in attendance.

Today, the St. Louis Regional Foxtrotters meet the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 pm at the Gingham's Homestyle Restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri. The club owns fifteen stalls at the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association show grounds in Ava, Missouri, and four box seats. It holds a major stakes show each year and still plans trail rides. Elmo Rosa remained a respected member of his beloved St. Louis Regional Foxtrotters until he passed away in 2011. Visitors and members are always welcome. Come and join us!