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.”
Continue reading …IBHA VP and Longtime Horse Enthusiast, Eugene Zimmermann, Has Passed
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on IBHA VP and Longtime Horse Enthusiast, Eugene Zimmermann, Has Passed
Last year, EquineChronicle.com was honored to write a story about how Gene and his wife had a horse that helped them win their first IBHA World Championship title. Gene had shown horses for over 50 years and trained many Champions in multiple breeds, including AQHA, POAC, and PHBA. However, the one title that always eluded him was an International Buckskin Horse Association World Championship.
Continue reading …Industry Mourns Passing of Young Equestrian, Clint Collingsworth
June 11, 2018 Comments Off on Industry Mourns Passing of Young Equestrian, Clint Collingsworth
We are very saddened to relay the news of the passing of a young equestrian taken well before his time. 27-year-old Clint Collingsworth passed away June 7th, 2018 at his home. In addition to being a lifelong horseman and owner/operator of Collingsworth Quarter Horses, Clint was a NSBA World Champion and had several Top 10 finishes at the All American Quarter Horse Congress.
Continue reading …Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Eagles Family Patriarch, Preston
June 8, 2018 Comments Off on Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of Eagles Family Patriarch, Preston
The Equine Chronicle would like to extend our thoughts, prayers, and sincerest condolences to the Eagles family following the sudden passing of their family’s patriarch, Preston, as the result of a tragic truck accident yesterday. Preston was the beloved husband of Kimberly; the loving father of Olivia, Lauren, and Taylor; and the devoted grandfather […]
Continue reading …1 Person and 9 Horses Die in Fatal Crash Days Before Competition
June 6, 2018 Comments Off on 1 Person and 9 Horses Die in Fatal Crash Days Before Competition
The Quarter Horse News recently relayed the sad news of a fatal crash that involved a horse transport vehicle just days prior to the Australian NCHA Futurity. Sadly, one person was killed, two were injured, and nine horse were euthanized at the site of the accident.
Continue reading …Memorial Event to Honor Young Cowboy Gone Before His Time
June 1, 2018 Comments Off on Memorial Event to Honor Young Cowboy Gone Before His Time
This annual memorial helps the community celebrate the young cowboy’s life through his love and passion for ranch bronc riding and by putting on the best bronc and bull riding event that has come to the area.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)
May 30, 2018 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Zippos Redemption (1998-2018)
One of Pamela’s most memorable moments with the horse she fondly called “Ole’ Man River” took place at the 2016 APHA World Show where they won two World Championships in Western Riding- one in Novice Amateur and one in Masters Amateur. “He always stepped up for me at the World shows,” she says. “It was like he knew what I was thinking, and the ride on him was fun and very rewarding!
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