From NRHA: Ann first found success as an all-around competitor in AQHA and NSBA events. She moved to the sport of reining in 2009. Ann achieved the milestone of more than $50,000 NRHA earnings in 2021. She was a member of the Reining Horse Foundation Board of Directors from 2014–2019. Read her formal obituary here. Ann […]
Continue reading …Clark Parker’s Celebration of Life at Avila Ranch in Scottsdale
March 4, 2024 Comments Off on Clark Parker’s Celebration of Life at Avila Ranch in Scottsdale
The loss of AQHA Judge and Show Steward Clark Parker of Paradise, Utah, was devastating for the horse community. Everyone will miss his smile, his kindness, and his expertise at the shows. We know he left our world a better place, but his loss has left a big hole in the hearts of everyone in […]
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From NSBA: NSBA is saddened to share that Ann Admonius, of Ocala, Florida, has passed. Ann started showing at AQHA events in 1985 with her horse, Deeno Man. She and ‘Deeno’ won the 1986 AQHA Amateur Rookie Of The Year 31-49, reserve Amateur All Around in 1987 and earned more than 500 AQHA points. Over […]
Continue reading …AQHA Stallion Certain Potential Passes
February 26, 2024 Comments Off on AQHA Stallion Certain Potential Passes
Last week, we shared the sad news from the University of Florida Equine Sciences Program of the passing of Certain Potential. Below please find the NSBA press release that includes his NSBA money earning offspring stats. From NSBA: AQHA stallion Certain Potential passed away at the University of Florida Equine Science Program, where he had […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Ralph Eurez
February 19, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Robert “Bob” Ralph Eurez
Robert Eurez Obituary Obituary published on Legacy.com by Day Funeral Service – Gahanna on Feb. 16, 2024. Robert “Bob” Ralph Eurez passed away at his home in Pataskala, Ohio, on February 13, 2024. He was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, on July 23, 1944 to Ralph and Anna (Monda) Eurez. Bob is preceded in death by parents, Ralph Eurez […]
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From AQHA: Legendary country music star Toby Keith, who was also an avid horseman, died February 5, 2024, at the age of 62 due to stomach cancer. The singer passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, said a notice posted to his official website. Keith had 20 No. 1 Billboard hit songs, including “Shoulda Been A […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of John S. Narmont, 1942 – 2024
January 29, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of John S. Narmont, 1942 – 2024
From Bramley Funeral Home: John S. Narmont, age 81, of Auburn, IL died peacefully at his home in Auburn, IL of natural causes, on January 18, 2024. John was born on June 24, 1942 in Springfield, IL, to Stephen and Luriel Welle Narmont. John met the love of his life and married Sondra on February […]
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From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association joins the horse community in mourning the death of judge and professional trainer Brad Gibby, of Newborn, Georgia, who died on January 22. Originally from Stone Mountain, Georgia, Brad studied at DeKalb College, where he graduated in 1968. Brad’s training barn became known for the Halter horses he […]
Continue reading …In Loving Memory of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson
January 13, 2024 Comments Off on In Loving Memory of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson
Our deepest condolences go to the family and friends of Meredith “Peg” Edmondson on her passing. The Florida AQHA family and many far and wide will miss her wise guidance. We asked our readers to share one of their favorite “Peg stories.” Below we have your stories and kind words shared on Facebook and Instagram: […]
Continue reading …PtHA Youth Scholarships In Memory of Bill Bowen
January 11, 2024 Comments Off on PtHA Youth Scholarships In Memory of Bill Bowen
From the Pinto Horse Association of America: The Pinto Horse Association announced the community’s sadness on passing of Bill Bowen. Among many other accolades, Bowen was known in the horse community for his role as director of the horsemanship program at Southern Nazarene University. See his obituary provided by PtHA here: Cards can be sent to […]
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