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From Trailer Accident To World Champion – Cadillac In Black Humanely Euthanized

January 12, 2023 Comments Off

By Diane Chilton-Harper On January 4, 2023, Cadillac In Black, belonging to Kyla Jackson of Vacaville, California, was humanely euthanized due to founder. The black horse with no white markings had foundered right before Christmas and was under the professional care of Dr. Hannah Carter at Dr. Tony Rocconi’s Mid South Equine Sports Medicine and Surgery in Tioga, […]

In Loving Memory of Gallant Zippo

January 10, 2023 Comments Off

By Rachel Goffard I am completely heartbroken to report Gallant Zippo, Gilly, suffered a paddock injury on 1/6/23 and had to be humanly euthanized on 1/10/23. No one can prepare you for a loss this great. Gilly has saved us in so many ways. He has the biggest heart and personality of any horse we […]

In Loving Memory of “Im With You”

January 6, 2023 Comments Off

By Chelsea E Carlson It is hard to find the right words in the face of shock, denial, grief, and loss. Yesterday evening I received a call no one wants to get. In the blink of an eye, and in the day to day monotony, all it takes is for one thing to go slightly […]

In Loving Memory of Lenas Wimpys Rooster

January 5, 2023 Comments Off

By Delores Kuhlwein Palomino horses have been cherished throughout history by the likes of emperors, Spanish Conquistadors, in Greek mythology, and even by Hollywood for its western movies. The “Golden Horse” has become a treasured symbol not only for its color, but also due to the countless great horses display the beautiful gold coat […]

AQHA Past President Rick Johns Passes

December 19, 2022 Comments Off

AQHA AQHA Past President Rick Johns died December 16, 2022. AQHA has been notified of the death of AQHA Past President Rick Johns of Prescott, Arizona. “My interest in horses has always been toward mares,” Rick Johns said in 1984, when he was serving as AQHA’s 34th president. “Some of the old-timers I had an opportunity to […]

In Loving Memory of Miss April Sensation

September 2, 2022 Comments Off

By Erica Greathouse On August 29th, we made one of the hardest decisions we’ve ever made. Miss April Sensation, more fondly known as “April” got her angel wings. She has been in our family for 16 years and has been a part of so many big milestones in our lives. To know her was to […]

In Loving Memory of Spot Me A Seven

April 5, 2022 Comments Off

He lived an exceptionally full life and was truly loved by everyone who had the privilege of calling him their own. I know I did.

In Loving Memory of A Total Sensation

March 29, 2022 Comments Off

The last award he received was two days before he passed away. It’s one of the highest awards a Pinto can receive- the Pinto Supreme Championship award. He will be missed and will always have a special place in our hearts.

Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Maggie Howell

February 21, 2022 Comments Off

After graduating from the University of Findlay in 2012, Maggie went to work for Missy Thyfault in Shelby, OH for five years as an assistant trainer. Maggie had dreams and goals of going out on her own as a horse trainer back at her family farm in Baltimore, OH. Unfortunately, her long-term battle with brain cancer got in the way.

Farewell to the Queen- In Loving Memory of Zips Bossy Chip

February 4, 2022 Comments Off

“I had counted on my kids meeting the legend, the horse that changed my life forever. I’ll miss her for the rest of my life, wishing for just one more touch of her nose and one more nicker for a peppermint.”