In Loving Memory of Special Invitation, 1998- 2023
June 6, 2023 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Special Invitation, 1998- 2023
By Delores Kuhlwein “If you’re going to live, leave a legacy. Make a mark on the world that can’t be erased.” – Maya Angelou. Special Invitation, the first APHA son of Invitation Only, passed away on May 9, 2023. The 1998 bay Tobiano Stallion, out of Ribbon In My Hair (by Scotch Bar Tommy), […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Call Me Sister, 2001-2023
June 1, 2023 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Call Me Sister, 2001-2023
Call Me Sister, by Paint Me Zippo and out of HF Skips Plaudette, was laid to rest on May 31, 2023. The 2001 APHA Sorrel Tobiano Mare with the familiar “Y” brand, for Yarnelle Farms, was Paul and Marylyn Caliendo’s first Paint Horse, purchased through Scott Suggs and Shannon McCulloch. After her purchase, the Simons […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Izzy Got It – 2005 – 2023
May 23, 2023 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Izzy Got It – 2005 – 2023
By Amanda Gately and Leena Volmer “Bosco wasn’t for everyone, but he was so very special to me,” says Amanda Gately. “When I showed him he was like floating on a cloud, that moment of time stopped and it was just you and him and no one else around. He was my first horse to show […]
Continue reading …Forever in Our Hearts: Stately Sensation – 2003-2023
May 10, 2023 Comments Off on Forever in Our Hearts: Stately Sensation – 2003-2023
By Delores Kuhlwein Our hearts are heavy as we announce the passing of Stately Sensation, the 2003 Sorrel Overo gelding by Zippos Sensation and out of Zipped in White. Everyone in the Paint industry knew him as “Tommy.” Talented and athletic, Stately Sensation was instantly recognizable by his markings and his signature white eyelashes, and […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Radicalized – 2004-2023
May 10, 2023 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Radicalized – 2004-2023
Our deepest condolences to the the Rasmussen Family, the Clennan Family, the Camp Family, the Prince Family, the Simons Show Horses barn family, and all whose lives were touched by Radicalized. The 2004 APHA Bay Overo gelding who passed away this week was by Radical Rodder and out of Zippos Dun One (By Zippos Sensation). […]
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NSBA The National Snaffle Bit Association joins the equine industry in mourning the loss of Bruce Walquist, 68, of Cleburne, Texas, following a horse-related accident. Bruce had shown many NSBA and Palomino Horse Breeders of America world champions as well as futurity champions. A professional horse trainer for more than 30 years, Bruce had also […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Dont Ask Just Watch
April 25, 2023 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Dont Ask Just Watch
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Dont Ask Just Watch extend to Drew and Kate Emnett and family, the Yoak family, and all whose lives were touched by the loss of “Spanky.” The 2000 APHA and PtHA Sorrel Tobiano Gelding by Dont Skip Zip and out of Jet of Gold touched many lives, earning over 3700 […]
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AQHA SANTO, TEXAS – Friends, family, colleagues and equine community members are invited to celebrate the life of Dr. Glenn Paul Blodgett on Friday, April 21, 2023. The Celebration of Life event will take place at 2 p.m. in the Round Up Inn Room at Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibit Hall located in the Will Rogers Memorial […]
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences on the Passing of APHA Great, Iron Chef
March 23, 2023 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences on the Passing of APHA Great, Iron Chef
Iron Chef 2005-2023 APHA Gelding Iron Chef, owned by Michelle and Sheila Bauer, was laid to rest March 22, 2023. He was the 2007 Reichert Color Champion, 2011 APHA Reserve World Champion Senior Western Pleasure, 2011 APHA Reserve World Champion Amateur Western Pleasure, and earner of 466 APHA Western Pleasure points and 103 APHA Hunter […]
Continue reading …The Legacy of Ralph L. “Larry” Roberts, Sr.
March 21, 2023 Comments Off on The Legacy of Ralph L. “Larry” Roberts, Sr.
That is your legacy on this Earth when you leave this Earth: how many hearts you touched. ~ Patti Davis Ralph L. “Larry” Roberts, Sr., Aug. 23, 1945 – March 19, 2023 By Delores Kuhlwein Leaving a legacy for others in one industry is a mighty feat, but leaving a legacy for others in each […]
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