Internationally recognized as an authority on the American Quarter Horse, Gil was a judge, National Cutting Horse Association champion, American Quarter Horse Association national director, founding member of the 21 Riders horse riding club, president and member of the board of directors for the Mississippi Quarter Horse Association, member of the MQHA Hall of Fame, and president and member of the South Mississippi Horse Show and Rodeo Association.
Continue reading …In the mid-1960s, the Brunners acquired J Bar Junior, a Paint stallion who went on to win a 1969 national championship at halter and earned his APHA Champion title in 1970; J Bar Junior became a noted APHA sire, as well. The Brunners were instrumental in developing the Wisconsin Paint Horse Club and supported the developing Paint Horse market throughout the Midwest for more than 50 years. Ralph and Barbara were inducted into the inaugural APHA Hall of Fame class in 2012.
Continue reading …In 1977, he became the owner and manager of Walmac Stud International in Lexington, Kentucky, where he developed such legendary Thoroughbred sires such as Nureyev, Miswaki and Alleged. He was a founder of Thoroughbred racing’s Breeder’s Cup, served as the vice chairman for the Kentucky Racing Commission, director of the Association of State Racing Commissioners, Director for the Kentucky Thoroughbred Association, and is a former member of the executive committee of the Texas Horse Racing Association. He is a member of the Texas Racing and Ruidoso halls of fame.
Continue reading …He had an absolute passion for the American Quarter Horse and became a leading owner and breeder of World Champion horses and accumulated three Super Horse Championships, the most prestigious award in the industry, two Reserve Super Horse Championships, over 30 World Championships, and over 50 American Quarter Horse Congress Championships.
Continue reading …On October 1, 2018, Spot My Blue Boy was laid to rest due to recovery complications from his January 2018 broken leg. Domino, as he was affectionately known around the world, was a 2007, striking, bay leopard stallion sired by the legendary Skys Blue Boy. His ashes will be buried under a freshly planted Live Oak tree in front of his barn at Chepota Farm. A stone memorial commemorating his life will be placed beside its trunk.
A special memorial organized on behalf of the late horseman, Gene Parker, has been organized to take place at the upcoming AQHA World Show. The memorial service will take place Tuesday, November 13th from 3:00-4:00 pm at the Bennett Event Center at the AQHA Champions Circle.
Continue reading …He served in the Air Force for 28 years, with love and dedication to his country. During World War 2, he completed 50 missions without losing a crew member.
Continue reading …In 2002, Elizabeth won Amateur Trail at the Congress with another beloved horse, A Different Glow, who has since passed and is now buried at her Texas ranch. She was the Reserve Congress Champion that same year with Zippy, who is now buried alongside him.
Continue reading …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.
Continue reading …He was accredited to judge more than 17 breeds of horses and ponies and spent many years judging shows throughout the United States and Canada. Highlights included the All American Quarter Horse Congress, AQHA world championship shows and several National Arabian Shows. He served as an officer of many breed associations, including the Iowa Quarter Horse Association for more than 15 years and was on the AQHA Board of Directors 1962 to 1986. James was inducted into the halls of fame of many horse and livestock councils and associations.
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