Obituaries & Deaths of Horses

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The American Quarter Horse Journal accepts submitted obituaries for horses and humans who were part of the American Quarter Horse industry. Obituaries must be 300 words or less. The Journal's editors reserve the right to edit for length and style. You may submit your obituaries to bnewell@aqha.org. 

Bette Cogdell
Matriarch of AQHA Best Remuda-winning Tule Ranch passes away at age 90.
Brandys Silver Sheik
The death of the world champion and Superhorse producer was announced recently.
Casey Devitt
The AQHA Professional Horseman passed away in December.
Rick Adkins Jr.
The AQHA director from Nebraska passed away November 29.
Hot Dayum
The western pleasure mare is remembered for her talent and try.
Relentless PYC
Highest-earning rope futurity mare dies in accident.
Shawne Bug Leo
Renowned barrel-horse sire dies at age 27.
R. A. “Rob” Brown Jr.
The AQHA past president passed away November 7.
Clarence Scharbauer III
The Midland, Texas, race breeder had a long history in the horse world.
Brindis Por Cayenne
Racehorse, sire died September 30.