Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Huntin For Chocolate
Our sincerest condolences go out to the Rodrock family following the recent passing of AQHA stallion, Huntin For Chocolate.
A HRC Facebook post shared, July 24th, 2018, relayed the following information.
“It is with great sorrow and broken hearts that we say goodbye to our buddy and friend for life, Huntin For Chocolate who passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning. Equine Medical Associates veterinarians, Dr. John McCarroll and Dr. Crystal Sousa, stated ‘the necropsy showed that Huntin For Chocolate died of internal organ complications involving his kidneys and lungs, due to metastatic melanoma, a condition commonly found in gray horses.’ Huntin’s only outward signs were a slightly diminished appetite during the 110+ degree Texas heat and a decrease in sweating; however, a newly insulated, air conditioned stall was built and Huntin enjoyed a comfortable 80 degrees during the heat wave.”
“Huntin For Chocolate was a 1996 gray stallion by Zips Chocolate Chip and out of Hunting Del. During his show career, he won $41,942.00 and earned 288 performance points in Western Pleasure, Western Riding, and Hunter Under Saddle. He was the 2000 AQHA World Champion in Amateur Western Pleasure as well as the Reserve World Champion in Junior Western Pleasure. To date, Huntin has sired 552 foals with earnings of over $1,080,743 and an average of $5,971 earned per money earner. His foals have amassed over 27,428 points along with 21 AQHA World and Reserve World Championships.”
“Anyone that ever had the opportunity to meet Huntin, loved him, and the people that bred to him or raised and showed his babies were the most unique of any mares owners we’ve ever talked with. They were ‘Super Fans’ for life. Huntin’s kind and gentle heart, great mind, and athletic ability will live on in his babies. We will miss you, Huntin!
– Darol, Kim, Nolan, Kelly, Brad, and Melvin”
It is our hope that the Rodrock family and Huntin’s fans will know how much he was loved and appreciated and how his impact on the horse industry will only increase with future generations.
