We are deeply saddened to learn of the recent passing of Go Big Sky, multiple Congress Champion, NSBA World Champion, and Select World Champion. “Marcus” was the beloved companion of Rodger Call and the pair often excelled in their favorite Over Fence classes and Pleasure Driving.
Continue reading …The only child of Anne “Miss Anne” Burnett Tandy, Marion was raised in Fort Worth, Texas, to be a strong businesswoman who appreciated the arts and loved the ranch that would someday be hers. She spent her summers on the Four Sixes Ranch in Guthrie, Texas, established in 1870 by her great-grandfather Samuel “Burk” Burnett. At a young age, she earned the respect of the cowboys as she learned to ride horses and do the things they did. Her strong will and determination made her a fine leader, both in the ranching industry and the business world.
Continue reading …In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Tom Chown’s name to the NSBA Trainers Crisis Fund. Donations can be made online at https://www.nsba.com/trainers-crisis-fund or mailed to the NSBA Foundation- 1391 St Paul Avenue, Gurnee, IL 60031.
Continue reading …Our sincerest condolences and prayers go out to the family and friends of well-known trainer, Lee Paul Shinn, who passed away yesterday.
Continue reading …At only six years of age, the uniquely named Trail specialist had accomplished more during his young career than most horses will in a lifestyle. But more than the trophies or accolades, what made this particular horse so special is the community of people he brought together.
Continue reading …We would like to extend our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of well-known horse trainer and clinician, Tom Chown. Several members of his family have indicated that he passed away yesterday on January 20th, 2020.
Continue reading …We are deeply saddened to relay the tragic news coming out of Florida this evening that the matriarch of the Haylo Farms family, Susan Scott, has passed away in a car accident. At this time, it is uncertain what caused the accident, but our prayers of support and love go out to Susan’s husband, Stanley; daughter, Nancy, and grandchildren following her sudden passing.
Continue reading …A lifetime APHA member, Fred was a national director for 49 years and served on every APHA advisory committee as either a member or EC liaison during his tenure. An APHA judge since 1977, Fred retired from judging in 2010 and was honored in 2017 with APHA’s Judge Emeritus award.
Continue reading …“I just can’t believe he’s gone. He was such a big part of my growing up and taught me so much. I’m going to miss him.”
Continue reading …In January of 1995, I contacted Dee about breeding a mare to Temon. I hadn’t ever met her, but she instantly took me under her wing finding me a Futurity breeding and telling me about a good mare that she thought would be a good cross on her stud. We bought Brilliant Conclusion. She was in foal, but we chose to buy only the mare and not the foal she was carrying. Unfortunately, the mare foaled unexpectedly and a large colt tore through her rectum and died. We were in the processing of moving from Missouri back to Texas, so Dee kept the mare, keeping her clean, giving her antibiotics, and keeping up with her reconstructive surgery. It was late in the year and Dr. Donnell bred her one time carefully inseminating her with a straw. Miraculously, she was in foal.
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