“I would be lying if I said the first time I judged Quarter Horse Congress that I wasn’t nervous. This show was always on my bucket list to judge, and I was honored to get the opportunity. Denny instilled so much confidence in me and the entire judging team.”
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA, PtHA World Champion, HR Zip Me (2005-2017)
March 9, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Multiple APHA, PtHA World Champion, HR Zip Me (2005-2017)
“He was quirky, he was loving, he ate bananas, he’d bite you on the butt if you weren’t paying attention. He had rules, and we were expected to follow them.”
Continue reading …Our Sincere Condolences Following the Passing of Denny Thorsell
March 2, 2017 Comments Off on Our Sincere Condolences Following the Passing of Denny Thorsell
Dennis “Denny” Thorsell, 78, of Burbank, went to be with Jesus on February 28, 2017.
Born in Cleveland on Aug. 3, 1938, he dreamed of being a cowboy and spent the rest of his life living that dream. He was a lifetime member of the American Quarter Horse Association and a founding member of the Northern Ohio Quarter Horse Association. In 1997, he was elected to the OQHA Board of Directors and he served as Tri-Chairman at the All American Quarter Horse Congress since 2005.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of AQHA World and Congress Champion He’s Just To Sharp (1988-2017)
February 9, 2017 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of AQHA World and Congress Champion He’s Just To Sharp (1988-2017)
In October of 1995, at the All-American Quarter Horse Congress, Travis and Nancy were named Champions in Amateur Western Pleasure out of an astonishing 272 entries. “I still remember when the class was lining up for the placings. Diane Eppers walked by and said, ‘Congratulations…they were the winners today!’ She was right!” In an effort to commemorate the Congress win, Travis always donned the exhibitor number 272 while showing on the MQHA circuit.
Continue reading …Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
January 24, 2017 Comments Off on Industry Legend, Vital Signs Are Good, Laid to Rest
The legendary AQHA mare, Vital Signs Are Good, was euthanized today as the result of a septic coffin joint and secondary deep flexor tendon rupture.
Continue reading …Condolences Following Passing of Congress Ring Steward, Kevin Arnold
January 23, 2017 Comments Off on Condolences Following Passing of Congress Ring Steward, Kevin Arnold
We are deeply saddened at the passing of long time Congress ring steward, Kevin Arnold. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this time.
Continue reading …Rest In Peace Shorty’s Caboy Hattery Mascot, “Tuffy”
January 23, 2017 Comments Off on Rest In Peace Shorty’s Caboy Hattery Mascot, “Tuffy”
We all love our beloved horses, but for most equine enthusiasts, a trip to the barn or horse show wouldn’t be complete without our other furry, four-legged companions. Our condolences to Shorty and Bobbie following the passing of Tuffy.
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Debbie Honeycutt (1959-2016)
December 29, 2016 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Debbie Honeycutt (1959-2016)
Debbie loved the beach, her flower and vegetable gardens, and her dogs and Paint Horses. She’d been involved in the Carolina Paint Horse Club for 30 years and served as the youth director for the past 22. This was to be her last year serving in that position. Why did she stay so long after her daughter had aged out of the youth division? Debbie cared about making a difference in the lives of our youth, and that she did.
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Hoyt influenced many of today’s top riders and was often called the John Wayne of horse training. He was well-known for his ability to mentor others with blunt honesty and to get extraordinary performances out of ordinary horses.
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Benny’s love of fine equine craftsmanship, vintage tack, and the vaquero tradition was no secret to those who knew him the best.
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