AQHA Director Emeritus, Col. Earl Lilley, Has Passed
He served in the Air Force for 28 years, with love and dedication to his country. During World War 2, he completed 50 missions without losing a crew member.
In 2002, Elizabeth won Amateur Trail at the Congress with another beloved horse, A Different Glow, who has since passed and is now buried at her Texas ranch. She was the Reserve Congress Champion that same year with Zippy, who is now buried alongside him.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Huntin For Chocolate
July 25, 2018 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Huntin For Chocolate
It is our hope that the Rodrock family and Huntin’s fans will know how much he was loved and appreciated and how his impact on the horse industry will only increase with future generations.
Continue reading …AQHA Honorary VP, James Kiser, Has Passed
July 23, 2018 Comments Off on AQHA Honorary VP, James Kiser, Has Passed
He was accredited to judge more than 17 breeds of horses and ponies and spent many years judging shows throughout the United States and Canada. Highlights included the All American Quarter Horse Congress, AQHA world championship shows and several National Arabian Shows. He served as an officer of many breed associations, including the Iowa Quarter Horse Association for more than 15 years and was on the AQHA Board of Directors 1962 to 1986. James was inducted into the halls of fame of many horse and livestock councils and associations.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Ima Petite Classic
July 21, 2018 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Ima Petite Classic
The Equine Chronicle had the opportunity to interview trainer, Charlie Cole, and owner, Darcy Reeve, numerous times over the years following Kramer’s many wins. Here are a few of our favorite Kramer quotes.
Continue reading …Former APHA Director, Lyle Wonderlich, Has Passed
July 19, 2018 Comments Off on Former APHA Director, Lyle Wonderlich, Has Passed
The son of Lyle “Doc” and Wilma “Butch” Wonderlich, Lyle was a successful equine veterinarian and graduate of Colorado State University. He grew up surrounded by the Paint Horse, campaigning a number of horses bred by his parents’ RoseAcre Farm to top APHA honors. Among those were Nightwatcher, who became the first gelding to win an APHA Supreme Champion award in 1972, and Gallant Ghost, who earned APHA’s 29th Supreme Champion title in 1979.
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of OQHA Past President and Congress Leader, Vic Clark
July 9, 2018 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of OQHA Past President and Congress Leader, Vic Clark
Vic was a great man with a wealth of knowledge not only pertaining to OQHA and the Congress, but to all horses in general. He was the master of horse pedigrees and had a genuine love for good horses.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Art Of The Deal
July 2, 2018 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Art Of The Deal
“I knew him like the back of my hand- just like how he hated to be petted on his nose but loved being petted under it.”
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Dr. Gus Darilek
June 19, 2018 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Dr. Gus Darilek
Our sincerest condolences go out to the family of Dr. Gus Darilek, who recently passed away. He is survived by his loving wife, Maurice “Doc” Wilkinson.
Continue reading …After Death of Father and Horse in Same Week, There is a Light at the End of the Tunnel For APHA Youth
June 12, 2018 Comments Off on After Death of Father and Horse in Same Week, There is a Light at the End of the Tunnel For APHA Youth
“My dad passed away at 11:59 pm on Thursday night, and I found out about Brett on Friday morning. I just keep trying to tell myself that they’re in heaven, together.”
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