Newest 50-Year AQHA Breeders
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Each year, AQHA honors breeders who have dedicated their livelihoods to maintaining the integrity of the American Quarter Horse breed. These horsemen, horsewomen and their families see their biggest accomplishments and proudest moments in the horses they breed.
“It’s an honor to recognize the breeders who are the backbone of our Association,” said Karen McCuistion, AQHA senior director of member programs. “They keep the tradition of the American Quarter Horse alive through their knowledge and dedication, and ensure that the success of the breed will continue for many generations to come.”
This year, the honorees include nine Legacy breeders and 24 cumulative breeders. Legacy breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 consecutive years. Cumulative breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 years cumulatively.
50-Year Legacy Breeders
Adams Ranch of Tulia, Texas
Dr. Edward C. Allred of Cypress, California
Santiago Barrera Jr. of San Diego, Texas
Jake E. Braun and Sons of Beechy, Saskatchewan
C. William and Jacqueline Martin of Millsap, Texas
Nancy Stolz Petterson of Monmouth, Oregon
George J. Stauffer of Barneveld, Wisconsin
Raymond W. Sutton Jr. of Gettysburg, South Dakota
Roger Voss of Hastings, Nebraska
50-Year Cumulative Breeders
Dan Churchill of Moline, Illinois
Clegg Livestock Co. Inc. of Tooele, Utah
Bruce Croal of Wanblee, South Dakota
Tom A. Davis of Brigham City, Utah
James L. Fowler of Desdemona, Texas
Dr. M. D. Gardner of Shannon, Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Irwin of Aldergrove, British Columbia
J. C. Jackman of Clewiston, Florida
J. H. Wicker Ranch of Lubbock, Texas
Milford A. Koehn of Elkader, Iowa
Paul A. and Nancy L. Kunkel of Bedford, Kentucky
Jay H. Livermont of Wanblee, South Dakota
Ian Macrae of Hardisty, Alberta
Randy Magers of Comanche, Texas
Parker Ranch of Kamuela, Hawaii
Cleon Parkin of Cherokee, Oklahoma
Ralph R. Porch of Wanblee, South Dakota
Purina Research Farm of Gray Summitt, Missouri
Gregg E. Reisinger of Eldora, Iowa
Lightsey Saul Jr. of Canyon, Texas
Ellis L. Schaub and Sons of Grafton, Iowa
Clifford G. Tibbs of Fort Pierre, South Dakota
Bill Van Norman of Tuscarora, Nevada
Whitewater Inc. of North Platte, Nebraska
Honorees breed their American Quarter Horses for a range of events including reining, racing, cutting, ranch and rodeo. All have dedicated at least 50 years to taking their best and making it better.
2022 AQHA Breeder Banquet
The 2021 50-year breeders will be recognized at the AQHA Breeder Banquet during the 2022 AQHA Convention. The banquet is slated for Sunday, February 27, at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. AQHA will also recognize the 2021 AQHA Best Remuda and International Best Remuda, 2020 International Best Remuda, 2020 AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year, top Ranching Heritage Bred Sale of the Year and Top Money Earning Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year. Additional information about the banquet will be shared with the breeders. If you have questions about the list of breeders, email breeders@aqha.org.
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