AQHA Honors 50-Year Breeders
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The American Quarter Horse Association will honor this year’s 75- and 50-year breeders at a ceremony October 22 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo.
Each year, AQHA honors breeders who have dedicated their livelihoods to maintaining the integrity of the American Quarter Horse. These horsemen, horsewomen and their families see their biggest accomplishments and proudest moments in the horses they breed.
“It’s an honor to recognize the breeders who are the backbone of AQHA,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines. “They have kept the tradition of the American Quarter Horse alive through their knowledge and dedication, and ensure that the success of the breed will continue for many generations to come.”
This year, the honorees include one 75-year breeder, 10 Legacy breeders and 17 cumulative breeders. Legacy breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 consecutive years. Cumulative breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 years cumulatively.
75-Year-Breeder
T4 Cattle Company of Tucumcari, New Mexico
50-Year Legacy Breeders
Dave and Beth Bashor of Grover, Colorado
Leonard R. Brokaw of La Plata, Missouri
Perry Corder of Crockett, Texas
Jim Dudley of Columbia, Missouri
Herb Krause of Cypress County, Alberta
George W. Logan of Haskell, Oklahoma
Charles M. Mahler of Allen, Nebraska
Carol Rose of Gainesville, Texas
Stan and Mary Kay Steyskal of Papillion, Nebraska
John F. Thompson of Melrose, Florida
50-Year Cumulative Breeders
C.J. Aldrige of Moulton, Alabama
Box C Stables of Hillsboro, Ohio
Jerry Ann Dickinson of Canadian, Texas
Frank D. Henrichson of Cotulla, Texas
Marshall and Rhonda Ledford of Durango, Colorado
Ronald Lien of Westbrook, Minnesota
B&F Loftin of Delhi, Louisiana
Michael K. and Gail B. Mann of Scio, Oregon
Frank and Robin Merrill of Poolville, Texas
William F. and Anne McKinney of Broadus, Montana
Mt. San Antonio College and Shawn Pepper of Walnut, California
John Morgan O’Brien III of Beeville, Texas
Harold P and Margaret E. Strauch of Shamrock, Saskatchewan
Jim Taylor of Huron, South Dakota
Gordon Wanner of Canby, Oregon
Denny L. and Carol E. Willis of Ozark, Missouri
Wildwood Ranches of Okanagan Falls of British Columbia
Honorees range from reining, racing, cutting, ranch and rodeo American Quarter Horse breeders. All have dedicated at least 50 years to taking their best and making it better.
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