Congratulations 75 and 50-Year AQHA Breeders
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The American Quarter Horse Association will honor the 75- and 50-year breeders at a ceremony September 21 at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo.
Each year, AQHA honors breeders who have dedicated their livelihoods to maintaining the integrity of the American Quarter Horse breed. These horsemen, horsewomen and their families see their biggest accomplishments and proudest moments in the horses they breed.
“It’s an honor to recognize the breeders who are the backbone of AQHA,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Craig Huffhines. “They have kept the tradition of the American Quarter Horse alive through their knowledge and dedication, and ensure that the success of the breed will continue for many generations to come.”
This year, the honorees include one 75-year breeder, seven Legacy breeders and 16 cumulative breeders. Legacy breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 consecutive years. Cumulative breeders are those who have registered at least one foal for 50 years cumulatively.
75-Year-Breeder- William J. Boyes of Midwest, Wyoming
50-Year Legacy Breeders
- Arthur McDonald of Lame Deer, Montana
- Harold McLeod of Brookdale, Manitoba
- Jana Quarter Horse Farm of Williamsburg, Pennsylvania
- Mr. and Mrs. C.J. Paulson of Newton, Kansas
- Robert Hurley Jr. of Clarksville, Arkansas
- Ronald Lien of Westbrook, Minnesota
- William Dale of Clinton, Missouri
50-Year Cumulative Breeders
- Dale Rogers of Lettsworth, Louisiana
- Dan Frost Jr. of Dardanelle, Arkansas
- Diehlia Dee Rains of Simms, Montana
- Dionicio and Pat Corral of Mead, Washington
- Donald Akehurst of Ellensburg, Washington
- Ezra Elton Lee of Ignacio, Colorado
- Gerald Wildman of Glenwood, Minnesota
- Gordon Clippinger and Sons of Glenford, Ohio
- Harold Baehler of Sharon Springs, Kansas
- J. Kenneth Pickinpaugh of Douglas, Wyoming
- James Fanello of Lucas, Ohio
- Jim Crawford of Lexington, Nebraska
- Kansas State University of Manhattan, Kansas
- Riverdale Ranch of Brighton, Colorado
- Tim Christensen of Grand Island, Nebraska
- William Boyes of Carnduff, Saskatchewan
Honorees breed their American Quarter Horses for a range of events including reining, racing, cutting, ranch and rodeo. All have dedicated at least 50 years to taking their best and making it better.
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