Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of 26-Year-Old US Vet Justin Haynes
January 12, 2015 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of 26-Year-Old US Vet Justin Haynes
Everyone here at The Equine Chronicle would like to express our sincerest condolences to a member of our extended horse show family, AQHA Select amateur Kathy Haynes of Oxford, Mississippi. Kathy’s 26-year-old son, Justin Haynes, was killed in a tragic car accident over the weekend.
Continue reading …Remembering Leo Conroy (1956-2015)
January 7, 2015 Comments Off on Remembering Leo Conroy (1956-2015)
“Leo was a great horseman who had a passion for the sport and worked tirelessly in all aspects of it as a trainer, judge, show manager, and valued member in numerous governance roles,” said President Chrystine Tauber.
Continue reading …AQHA Hall of Famer Donald “Curly” Smith Has Passed
January 2, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Hall of Famer Donald “Curly” Smith Has Passed
“I had a great life in Quarter Horse racing,” he says. “I don’t feel like I wasted one moment. I enjoyed all the people in Quarter Horse racing. Never did I go to the job one day and say, ‘I wish I was doing something else.’ I enjoyed my job all the way along.”
Continue reading …Condolences Following the Passing of James “Whizzer” Baker and Don Mundy
December 29, 2014 Comments Off on Condolences Following the Passing of James “Whizzer” Baker and Don Mundy
AQHA judge and Professional Horseman James G. “Whizzer” Baker of Sumterville, Florida, died recently. Baker, 62, had been fighting ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or commonly referred to as Lou Gehrig’s Disease) for the past few years.
Continue reading …Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby
December 8, 2014 Comments Off on Members of Equine Community Gather to Pay Respects to Late Horsewoman Suzetta Busby
Many former students, fellow horse trainers, and respected horsemen and women shared stories of their encounters with Suzetta at the home of her sister, Sharlene Wirsig. The celebration of her life brought both tears and laughter as we all remembered Suzetta and how she affected our lives.
Continue reading …Lazy E Ranch Says Farwell to AQHA Sire Zan Parr Jack
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on Lazy E Ranch Says Farwell to AQHA Sire Zan Parr Jack
His offspring have earned 18 AQHA world championships and 18 reserve world titles; almost $200,000 at the World Show and $377,522 in AQHA Incentive Fund earnings.
Continue reading …Our Prayers to an Incredible Horsewoman and Good Friend Suzetta Busby
November 25, 2014 Comments Off on Our Prayers to an Incredible Horsewoman and Good Friend Suzetta Busby
We are deeply saddened to relay the news that since this piece was first posted, our friend Suzetta Busby has passed away. Our sincerest condolences go out to her family and friends in the industry during this difficult time.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences to Berris Family Following Passing of “Yiya” Melba Berris
October 8, 2014 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences to Berris Family Following Passing of “Yiya” Melba Berris
We would like to send our sincerest condolences to the Berris family following the passing of their “Yiya,” Melba Berris. This loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother of 87 years passed peacefully on October 6, 2014. A visitation will take place at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church in Westland on Friday from […]
Continue reading …A Fitting Tribute With One Final Win, Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Jerry Vawter
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on A Fitting Tribute With One Final Win, Our Sincerest Condolences Following the Passing of Jerry Vawter
Although he was nearing the end of his life, Jerry was able to receive word that the mare he had bred and raised was named a champion.
Continue reading …AQHA Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming Has Passed
August 26, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Director at Large James “Jim” Fleming Has Passed
He was the president and director of the Alberta Quarter Horse Association for many years and a director at large of AQHA. Jim was a founding member of the Team Cattle Penning Association of Alberta. Even when he could no longer ride on a team with his family, he enjoyed watching them compete. He was very proud of his grandchildren and all of their many accomplishments.
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