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.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Cecilia Hylton
February 8, 2021 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Cecilia Hylton
We would like to extend our sincerest condolences following the recent passing of Cecilia Hylton. The matriarch of Hylton Quarter Horses, Cecilia will be missed for her ever-present smile and determined passion for preserving the future of the American Quarter Horse. Cecilia not only helped grow the industry by contributing to reproductive research, granting funds […]
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He loved his Double C Acres family where he was known as a cherished and true horseman. He won many world titles showing horses and was a member of the APHA Professional Horsemen. He also served on the APHA Professional Horsemen committee from 2015-2019.
Continue reading …Longtime Paint Horse Breeder Larry Sheriff Has Passed
January 26, 2021 Comments Off on Longtime Paint Horse Breeder Larry Sheriff Has Passed
A noted breeder, Larry’s Sheriff Stock Farm soon become synonymous with quality Paint Horses, famous for their good conformation, great temperament and cherry-and-white color. Several notable stallions have been part of the program as well, including Apache Norfleet, Chiefs Norfleet, Mr Norfleet and Red Sonny Dee (QH).
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Sidney Thomas
January 25, 2021 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Sidney Thomas
Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of a beloved member of the horse industry, Sidney Thomas, who passed away recently. 66-year-old Sidney met his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 23rd. He was preceded in death by his son, JT Thomas, and left behind his wife, Karen Cassata Thomas; daughter, Carlee […]
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Roger Elder
January 22, 2021 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Roger Elder
Easy to smile and quick with a joke or a story, his life was patchworked with tales of road life adventures, cowboy escapades, a matchless work ethic, deep devotion to children and horses, an uncanny ability to fix anything with hay string and he could teach anyone to two-step.
Continue reading …NSBA Remembers Quarter Million Dollar Member, Carl Yamber
January 14, 2021 Comments Off on NSBA Remembers Quarter Million Dollar Member, Carl Yamber
Carl’s eye for conformation and movement made him a go-to person for finding prospects that he showed as well as bought and sold. A look at Carl’s NSBA earnings bring up such horses as Miss Holly Bar Dee, Investors Maiden, Shes Raisin Cain, Zippo Glo Lady, Zip In Straw, Im Up To No Good, Miss Chipolena, Vantage Playmate, Scotches Old Gold, Zippos Cowgirl, Zippo Romeo, Miss Iron Version, Mr After Shock, Invest In A Hot Star, Ima Good Rodder, The Good Ranger, Sleepin In The Rain, My Only Luv, Machine Made, Willy Has Potential, Krymsuns In Troube, She Looks Expensive, A Good Touch, OHK Goodbars Krymsun and Made Just Right.
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