Condolences Following Passing of Phyllis Weiss
May 8, 2021 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of Phyllis Weiss
Phyllis Weiss passed away on March 23, in Reno, Nevada, just shy of her 95th birthday. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, AQHA Past President Howard Weiss, and three children, Wendy Weiss Lee, Michael Weiss (Kim Brown) and Nancee Weiss Siebert (Jeff Siebert). Phyllis was a beloved mother, devoted sister, loving grandmother, doting great-grandmother and loving mother-in-law.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Mabelene Harris
April 5, 2021 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Mabelene Harris
Harris Leather and Silverworks might have never happened if it hadn’t been for Mabeline’s ‘little side business.’ She began hand-tooling leather belts and purses in the 1960’s. Locals will recall the Harris’ red and white two-horse trailer was frequently seen at horse shows around North Carolina, where Mabeline used the trailer’s tack room to display her wares.
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Ann Admonius had purchased Butch from the late Rodney Miller, and sent the gelding to trainer Troy Compton. Troy and Butch won all three legs of the Two Year Old Western Pleasure at the Tom Powers Triple Challenge after showing in Michigan, North Carolina and Florida in 1991. Zippos Tiger Bar would become the first horse to grace the cover of The Way To Go in June of 1991. Butch earned AQHA Superior awards in Open and Amateur Western Pleasure as well as numerous futurity and Congress championships. The trio once again placed in the top ten in Open and Amateur Western Pleasure at the 1993 AQHA World Show.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Pat Parelli’s Parents
March 19, 2021 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Pat Parelli’s Parents
Our sincerest condolences following the passing of the parents of horse trainer, Pat Parelli, who were killed in a horrible car crash late Wednesday afternoon in Marion County, FL. Sadly, it was believed that they were on their way to a celebration for Pat’s 67th birthday.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of More Radical
March 18, 2021 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of More Radical
Our sincerest condolences go out to those who have been touched by the life of More Radical, the 2004, AQHA gelding that was a multiple Congress and World Champion. Most recently, “Rodney” was seen on the arm of owner, Bonnie Sheren, and trainers, Charlie Cole and Jason Martin, after being owned in the past by […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Sterling Details
March 9, 2021 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Sterling Details
She was the full sister to the stud, “Painted Details.” She was started by Carl and Trisha Yamber and shown successfully as a two and three-year-old. The Double-Maurer family bought her as a four-year-old and she was in training with Jason Duquette and Suzanne Pickard for Heather’s years in amateur showing. She had a superior in Open and Amateur Hunter Under Saddle.
Continue reading …APHA Past President, Carl Parker, Has Passed
March 3, 2021 Comments Off on APHA Past President, Carl Parker, Has Passed
Carl was well-respected in and out of the APHA arena and led by example. He was APHA’s 41st president from 2006-2007. Notable Paints Carl raised include APHA Champion Imatinkeyssugarbar, APHA Champion and Superior All-Around Mr Tramp and APHA Champion Ravishing Rose.
Continue reading …Margaret O’Connor, Wife of AQHA Past President Has Passed
February 19, 2021 Comments Off on Margaret O’Connor, Wife of AQHA Past President Has Passed
Margaret had a rich full life as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, nurse anesthetist, elected official and community volunteer. She was born (a twin) on March 16, 1926, in Omaha, Nebraska, the daughter of Harry and Jennie Tilley and one of nine siblings. She attended high school in Omaha where she excelled at swimming, earning a Nebraska state champion title, which marked a lifelong love of the sport. She earned a bachelor’s degree in nursing education from Creighton University, where she met her future husband, the late Dr. O’Connor. She also earned a certification as a nurse anesthetist from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio.
Continue reading …APHA State Director-at-large and Lifelong Paint Promoter I.J. Carey Has Passed
February 10, 2021 Comments Off on APHA State Director-at-large and Lifelong Paint Promoter I.J. Carey Has Passed
I.J. showed others what it meant to truly be a life-long horseman. He was still caring for and breeding Paint Horses on his 60-acre property well into his nineties. He is listed as the founder of the South Dakota Paint Horse Club, earned the APHA Distinguished Service Award in 1992, bred more than 200 Paint Horses and still acted as a state director for South Dakota.
Continue reading …Memorial Arrangements Announced For Cecilia Hylton
February 9, 2021 Comments Off on Memorial Arrangements Announced For Cecilia Hylton
She was once quoted as saying, “I know there’s money in horses, because I put it there!” Cecilia made history in 1999 when she harvested an egg from her beloved mare, Widow Rider, after its passing and then had the egg fertilized with a deceased sire to become a viable foal. This was a first in history.
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