APHA Hall of Fame Owner, Floyd Moore Has Passed
April 5, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Hall of Fame Owner, Floyd Moore Has Passed
“Before Floyd passed, we were able to let him know that the Hall of Fame Committee had recommended the induction of him and his wife, Maryann, into the 2018 APHA Hall of Fame class; he was very happy,” Billy said. “They will be inducted at the 2019 APHA Convention.”
Continue reading …Industry Mourns Passing of Legendary Horseman, Gary Gordon
March 28, 2018 Comments Off on Industry Mourns Passing of Legendary Horseman, Gary Gordon
While his family and many friends in the industry mourn the loss of Gary today, we should all be comforted that he is at peace and that the legacy he has left behind will last for generations to come.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of Past APHA President, Colin Beals
March 28, 2018 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of Past APHA President, Colin Beals
Hooked on the breed after attending the 1967 APHA National Show, Colin Beals jumped headfirst into the world of Paints. He registered his first Paints with APHA soon thereafter, was elected as a national director in 1968 and served as president in 1973 and 1974. During his tenure as president, Colin spearheaded the concept of multi-judge APHA shows. The purchase of My Painted Robin put Colin and his Arizona ranch on the map. He bred nearly 275 Paints, including many national champions.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Director Emeritus, Frederick “Fritz” Wampfler
March 12, 2018 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Director Emeritus, Frederick “Fritz” Wampfler
He raised, showed and bred American Quarter Horses, was an AQHA director emeritus and a member of the AQHA Horseback Riding Program. He was past president and honorary vice president of the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association, and was inducted in the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Hall of Fame in December 2015. He is a member emeritus of the Pikes Peak Range Riders and a member of the Southern Colorado Cutting Horse Association.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Heza Secret Agent
March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Heza Secret Agent
The 2009 AQHA stallion by The Top Secret and out of Just Georgina was not only a World Champion, multiple Reserve World Champion, and Congress Champion, in his own right; he was also a multiple World Champion and Congress Champion producing sire.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of Last Detail (1991-2018)
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of Last Detail (1991-2018)
During the course of his breeding career, he sired earners of 32,000 AQHA points, 29 World Championships, 27 Reserve World Championships, 15 AQHA Champions, two AQHA World Show All Around Amateur Champions, and earners of $481,437 in NSBA Futurity monies.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Honorary Vice President Thomas Little
February 5, 2018 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Honorary Vice President Thomas Little
Tom was born in Great Falls, Montana, on May 30, 1937. Tom made his home in Kalispell, Montana, where he raised his family and was the owner of Snow Line Tree Co. He was actively involved in the Quarter Horse industry and an honorary vice president of the American Quarter Horse Association for the state of Montana. He proudly served on the Flathead County (Montana) Fair board for 10 years and was a longstanding member of the Elks Club.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Be Won RV Machine
January 23, 2018 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Be Won RV Machine
Bud was a 7-year-old AQHA gelding by Machine Made and out of I’ll Be Dun Won It, a product of the successful Ronnie and Vickie Kent breeding program.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of APHA Judge and Longtime Horseman, Johnny Rodgers
December 1, 2017 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of APHA Judge and Longtime Horseman, Johnny Rodgers
In addition to serving as an APHA judge for many years, he also served on the APHA Executive Committee and Board of Directors and received the APHA Judge Emeritus Award in 2015.
Continue reading …AQHA Hall of Famer, R.C. “Punch” Jones, Has Passed
November 30, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Famer, R.C. “Punch” Jones, Has Passed
Punch married Suzanne Norton in 1953, and together they established a breeding dynasty from the Thoroughbred mare Maroon. The filly turned out to be a rewarding wedding present for the couple. She went on to set three track records at Ruidoso and two track records at Albuquerque.
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