In Memory of Consummate Horsewoman Daryl Lankin
December 2, 2015 Comments Off on In Memory of Consummate Horsewoman Daryl Lankin
A memorial service has been set for Monday, December 7th for Daryl Lankin, who passed away on December 2nd. A catered Life Celebration in loving memory of Daryl will be held immediately after the service at Bushy Park Farm in Aubrey, Texas.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Lifelong Horseman Jack Brizendine
December 1, 2015 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Lifelong Horseman Jack Brizendine
“He loved his family fiercely, more than anything in the world. He fought until the bitter end to be with his family.”
Continue reading …Horse Industry Loses Judge Linda Neely, Memorial Scholarship to be Set Up in Her Name
November 30, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Industry Loses Judge Linda Neely, Memorial Scholarship to be Set Up in Her Name
On November 27, 2015, the horse industry lost beloved equine judge Linda Neely of Oklahoma City to leukemia. Her family would like to establish a youth scholarship in her memory with the Appaloosa Youth Foundation, in lieu of flowers.
Continue reading …One Journey Ends While Another Begins at the Congress: In Loving Memory Of All Blue Couture
October 23, 2015 Comments Off on One Journey Ends While Another Begins at the Congress: In Loving Memory Of All Blue Couture
“I thought he was destined to have his name broadcast over the loud speakers and his name in lights wherever you took him. So here’s a tribute to him… His name is in the dirt in Texas for him to look down on and remember where his home is.”
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Stallion, Zips Chocolate Chip
September 4, 2015 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Passing of AQHA Stallion, Zips Chocolate Chip
His many fans in the industry will remember numerous impressive performances, like when he was crowned the Reserve Congress Champion as a two-year-old at the 1987 All American Quarter Horse Congress, while Ann passed out delicious chocolate chip cookies to his supporters in the stands.
Continue reading …PtHA Announces Creation of New Youth Scholarship in Memory of Doris Ann Hays
August 20, 2015 Comments Off on PtHA Announces Creation of New Youth Scholarship in Memory of Doris Ann Hays
“Doris Ann loved her Pinto friends and really enjoyed meeting and talking with the hundreds of people who stopped at the Foundation Booth to chat and pick up some really good chocolate,” said Gerald Milburn.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Judge, APHA Hall of Fame Inductee, Bill James
June 16, 2015 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Judge, APHA Hall of Fame Inductee, Bill James
Bill showed horses for 50 years, and he was inducted into the American Paint Horse Association Hall of Fame in 2012. He spent years traveling to horse shows, either showing or judging, which included judging the AQHA World Championship Show nine times.
Continue reading …APHA Founder Rebecca Tyler Lockhart Has Passed
June 1, 2015 Comments Off on APHA Founder Rebecca Tyler Lockhart Has Passed
Rebecca Tyler Lockhart, the horsewoman responsible for founding the American Paint Horse Association in 1962, passed comfortably in her nursing home in Gainesville, Texas, on May 31.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Cheree Kirkbride
May 30, 2015 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Cheree Kirkbride
The Kirkbride family has expressed their interest in creating a scholarship in Cheree’s name. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Pinto Heritage Foundation, 7330 N W 23rd St, Bethany OK 73008, (405) 491-0111 extension 225.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Show Manager Dave Higgins
April 24, 2015 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Show Manager Dave Higgins
For those who attended the 2015 Virginia Quarter Horse Classic last week, you will remember seeing Dave’s smiling face around the show pen and at the entry gate. Sadly, Dave passed away due to complications from a car accident that he sustained on his way home from the horse show.
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