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.

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.

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.

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.

With the help of American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame mare FL Lady Bug, Marvin and his late wife, Lela, established the Lady Bug Stallion Station at Madill, Oklahoma, and a breeding program that changed racing forever.