Sometimes in the midst of adversity and uncertainty comes a point of light shining brightly – a glow that illuminates the pathway to follow. The beacon that has been steadily growing more vibrant for the halter horse industry is the Breeders’ Halter Futurity in Des Moines, Iowa, an event that began in 2011 as the brainchild of a group of ten stallion owners. The owners wanted to create more interest in the halter industry by bringing back the middle market with a focus on the amateur competitor.