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. 

Nola Thornton
Longtime Louisiana breeder passed away April 15.
Joseph “Joe” Archibald Carter
Longtime judge and AQHA director at large died April 10.
Don Ellis
Judge, trainer and Illinois Hall of Famer died in March.
Jack Lilley
Movie stuntman and wrangler died at age 91.
Gary Bellenfant
NCHA Hall of Famer died in March.
Butch Hammer
Horseman passed away March 22.
Phil Oliphant
The lifelong horseman died in November.
Roberta Judith Sharpe-Drout
The NJQHA director and longtime supporter died in March.
Moonlite Cruiser
Multiple world champion died in March.
MH Oak N Boon
The world champion rope horse died in March.