Our Sincerest Condolences For a Young Life Lost Far Too Soon
February 27, 2014 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences For a Young Life Lost Far Too Soon
We would like to send our sincerest condolences to members of the horse industry family, Alan and Kathy Risher, of Michigan following the passing of their beloved 16-year-old son, Nick Alan Risher, on Tuesday, February 25, 2014.
Continue reading …AQHA Past President, Clarence Scharbauer Jr., Has Passed
February 25, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Past President, Clarence Scharbauer Jr., Has Passed
“He was an icon in our world. God rest his soul,” said AQHA President Johne Dobbs of Champaign, Illinois.
Continue reading …Remembering Quarter Horse Icon, Mary Anne Parris
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering Quarter Horse Icon, Mary Anne Parris
Good friend Roger Gollehon remembers Parris as a pioneer in the halter horse industry who became one of the first women to successfully compete with top halter horses.
Continue reading …In Memory of AQHA World Champion Stallion Indian Artifacts
February 21, 2014 Comments Off on In Memory of AQHA World Champion Stallion Indian Artifacts
“When I think of our journey together, I can hardly believe all that Indian Artifacts has accomplished since I found him as a yearling. In a blink of the eye, 19 years have passed since I purchased him from Scott Myers.”
Continue reading …Legendary Equine Surgeon, Dr. Charles W. Raker, Has Passed
February 20, 2014 Comments Off on Legendary Equine Surgeon, Dr. Charles W. Raker, Has PassedHis contributions to equine veterinary medicine were legion; he was a pioneer, an innovator, and an incomparable leader, having trained many of today’s equine surgeons.
Continue reading …Female Equine Vet Pioneer Passes at Age 68
February 19, 2014 Comments Off on Female Equine Vet Pioneer Passes at Age 68
She was one of the first women equine practitioners to become board-certified by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, achieving that distinction in 1982.
Continue reading …Our Condolences Following the Sudden Passing of Ed Mulick
February 18, 2014 Comments Off on Our Condolences Following the Sudden Passing of Ed MulickWe would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the Mulick family following the sudden passing of Ed Mulick yesterday, February 17, 2014 due to complications sustained from a heart attack. A memorial service in his honor has been scheduled for this coming Saturday at 2:30 pm at the Green Valley Presbyterian Church at 1798 […]
Continue reading …OQHA, Congress Icon, Don Clason, Has Passed
February 11, 2014 Comments Off on OQHA, Congress Icon, Don Clason, Has Passed
Don Clason died suddenly on Feb. 7th. His great heart finally gave out. Don threw his heart and soul into every endeavor. Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he had a lifelong love of horses.
Continue reading …Remembering AQHA Stallion Western Gunslinger, a Remarkable Young Sire Lost Far Too Soon
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Remembering AQHA Stallion Western Gunslinger, a Remarkable Young Sire Lost Far Too Soon
“It’s just a great loss for all of us and the industry, I think. He’s got some great ones out there, but nothing will replace him. He was my heart and soul.”
Continue reading …Another Sudden Loss For Paint Horse Show Community
February 10, 2014 Comments Off on Another Sudden Loss For Paint Horse Show Community
Our horse show family has suffered another sudden loss. Joe Hansen, World Champion and friend to all in the Paint Horse community, unexpectedly lost his life partner, Bob Niedermayer, on Thursday, February 6th.
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