Condolences Following Passing of AQHA World Show Veterinarian- Dr. Andy Anderson
October 31, 2019 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of AQHA World Show Veterinarian- Dr. Andy Anderson
AQHA World Championship Show veterinarian Glenn F. “Andy” Anderson III passed away on October 21, 2019, after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Longtime APHA Breeder, Jim Schehen
October 3, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Longtime APHA Breeder, Jim Schehen
The Schehens have bred more than 250 Paint Horses, including APHA Hall of Fame inductee Scribbles. A 1974 sorrel overo stallion by Our Sir Prize and out of Sin Bar, Scribbles earned 281 lifetime APHA points, one APHA Champion title and one APHA Performance Versatility title in 1979, one Superior All-Around Champion title in 1981, two Superiors and nine Registers of Merit. He was the sire to 555 registered Paint foals who have earned more than 20,000 points, 400 Registers of Merits, 103 Superiors and 12 world and national titles. Jim and Judy also owned the stallions Lucky Straw, Autograph, Lasting Approval and Finely A Star. Paint Brush Ranch currently stands Midas, a 2003 palomino overo stallion by GBF Pretty Coosa (QH) and out of Blonde Autograph.
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We are saddened to relay the news that Select competitor and longtime horseman, Mark Purdy, passed away yesterday. Just last week, Mark was at the Select World Show where special arrangements were made to allow him to accompany his mare into the ring in a Halter class as well as being honored during a special ceremony with a trophy to commemorate his achievement of qualifying her for the show this year.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Longtime Horseman, Wayne Jordan
July 18, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Longtime Horseman, Wayne Jordan
He was a co-founder of God’s Cowboy Camp, a Western-style comfortable approach to leading people to the Lord. Wayne was a highly respected AQHA and APHA judge for over 30 years, giving him the opportunity to travel the world. He was one of only three trainers in the history of AQHA to train two Supreme Champions, which is the most challenging award a horse can earn in its career.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA World Champion Mare, Shez Eye Candy
July 17, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA World Champion Mare, Shez Eye Candy
“Fran and I grew up together. She took the little girl that I was and taught me more than I could ever begin to explain. She taught me what a true partnership is. Fran and I worked as one. We were a team, and it takes two to earn the success that we had.”
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Douglas Neece
July 11, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Douglas Neece
We only had the opportunity to meet Linda’s husband once, when she rode For One Night Only to be named the L2 Champions in Amateur Western Pleasure at the 2017 AQHA World Show, and he was so very proud of his wife.
Continue reading …Stanley Ryan Memorial Celebration to Be Held at NSBA World Show
July 9, 2019 Comments Off on Stanley Ryan Memorial Celebration to Be Held at NSBA World Show
A memorial celebration in honor of the late Stanley Ryan will be held at the 2019 NSBA World Show in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, August 10th at 7:00 pm.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Hotroddin Zippo (1992-2019)
July 1, 2019 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Hotroddin Zippo (1992-2019)
“It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of Hotroddin Zippo. “Hollywood” was a one-of-a-kind stallion that blessed everyone with his talent, beauty, and grace, in and out of the show arena. His sweet, kind, and gentle nature set him apart from all other stallions and just his presence changed Pine Meadow Quarter Horses in a way that I could have never thought possible.”
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of APHA Legend, Brokers Lucky Kid
June 30, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of APHA Legend, Brokers Lucky Kid
Our hearts are broken this morning that we must relay the news that the legendary Paint Horse, Brokers Lucky Kid, passed away late last night. This loss is particularly poignant, because we’re currently at the APHA Youth World Show where just last year “Denver” was honored during his retirement ceremony.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Stanley Ryan
June 29, 2019 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Stanley Ryan
Our sincerest condolences go out to the family and friends of Stanley Ryan following his passing over the weekend. Stanley was best known around the horse shows for his million dollar smile, kind heart, and contagious enthusiasm. He will be sincerely missed by his family and countless friends in the industry.
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