Hoyt influenced many of today’s top riders and was often called the John Wayne of horse training. He was well-known for his ability to mentor others with blunt honesty and to get extraordinary performances out of ordinary horses.
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Benny’s love of fine equine craftsmanship, vintage tack, and the vaquero tradition was no secret to those who knew him the best.
Continue reading …AQHA Hall of Fame Inductee, Marvin Barnes, Has Passed
December 2, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Fame Inductee, Marvin Barnes, Has Passed
With the help of American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame mare FL Lady Bug, Marvin and his late wife, Lela, established the Lady Bug Stallion Station at Madill, Oklahoma, and a breeding program that changed racing forever.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Congress and NSBA World Champion, A Movin Machine
December 1, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Congress and NSBA World Champion, A Movin Machine
“Kacie, of course, is truly heartbroken, but it helps to know he was admired by others. He was such a great horse, and I really feel it was because of him that many special people were brought into our lives. She’s having a tough time, but is so thankful she had her Benny for the past three years.”
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“My advice to everyone is to ride every ride with your horse like it’s your last, because you never know when it will be.”
Continue reading …Condolences Following the Passing of APHA WC Producing Mare, Reddy For Josie
September 26, 2016 Comments Off on Condolences Following the Passing of APHA WC Producing Mare, Reddy For Josie
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the Bauer and Gooding families following the passing of the APHA mare, Reddy For Josie. Josie was a three-time APHA Reserve World Champion and a producer of 18 APHA World and Reserve World Champions. Thanks to exceptional mare care by Shelley Donovan, Kim Rotenberry, Hedy Levin, and […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA 28-Time World/Reserve Champion Shine My Zipper (1991-2016)
September 12, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA/APHA 28-Time World/Reserve Champion Shine My Zipper (1991-2016)
I could tell many stories about all of the prizes we won together after we finally clicked and the many times we took victory laps around the John Justin Arena with a neck ribbon wrapped around my once-in-a-lifetime horse’s neck, but that’s not what this story is really about.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA Stallion, It’s All About Blue (2002-2016)
September 6, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA Stallion, It’s All About Blue (2002-2016)
It is with great sadness that Ray and Linda Monaco and the entire staff of Gumz Farms announce the passing of Its All About Blue due to complications from an old injury.
Continue reading …The Loss of a Legend – Remembering Zippos Sensation, (1993-2016)
July 12, 2016 Comments Off on The Loss of a Legend – Remembering Zippos Sensation, (1993-2016)
“Last night, I went down to check on the horses, like I always do, and I stopped at his stall… It’s going to take me a while. He was my best friend.”
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of Betty Jo Boxell
June 20, 2016 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of Betty Jo Boxell
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to extend our condolences to family and friends following the recent passing of Betty Jo Boxell. Betty Jo leaves behind a legacy: children, Joe (Karen) Boxell, Chris (Leigh) Boxell, and John (Karen) Boxell; six grandchildren, Ashley Douglas, Alex Boxell, Karianne Boxell, Blake Boxell, Christy Carey, and Johnie Boxell; and great grandchildren, Trisha and Jaxon Douglas and Piper and Abby Carey.
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