Support for the Family of Bruce Walquist
Everyone’s friend – Bruce Walquist.
Photo credit: Shane Rux Photography
As our industry is saddened and shocked by the loss of dynamic trainer and judge Bruce Walquist of Cleburne, Texas, a man of kindness, faith, talent, and an endless sense of humor, many have been asking how they can help.
Breeder Nancy Sue Ryan has arranged help for the family to have hay delivered to their place this week.
“Looking for any size of donations to help get a load of hay delivered to their place this week,” Nancy Sue wrote. “Their feed company is:
UPDATE – Due to the tremendous response of our readers, the family’s feed needs have been generously met at this time. The family is extremely grateful for the support, and asks if anyone else wishes to contribute, the GoFundMe fundraiser is the best avenue for their long term planning.
GoFundMe account for Bruce’s family was set up by Eric Ventura and Ashley Ventura to help offset medical expenses incurred with care flight, medical bills, and funeral services – you can also read more here:
Or consider a donation in the name of Bruce Walquist to either the AQHA Professional Horsemen Endowment Fund: https://donatetoday.aqha.com/ccon/new_gift.do?action=newGift&giving_page_id=83&new_session=true
or the NSBA Crisis Fund: https://www.nsba.com/trainers-crisis-fund
See our article on his funeral arrangements:
Our deepest condolences extend to Bruce’s family: his wife, Cindy, his daughter, Whitney, and his son-in-law, Craig, as well as extended family and friends.
