Breeders Banquet
Breeder Recognition Banquet
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.
This year, the honorees include 16 50-year legacy breeders, 23 50-year cumulative breeders and one 75-year breeder. Legacy breeders are those who have registered at least one foal consecutively for the total years of the award. Cumulative breeders are those who have registered at least one foal cumulatively for the total years of the award.
2023 AQHA Breeder Recognition Banquet
Join us February 26 at 6 p.m. during the 2023 AQHA Convention at the Omni Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas, as we recognize the following breeders.
An email with more information was sent directly to each breeder. If you have questions or did not receive your email as an honoree, email breeders@aqha.org.
Tickets for the AQHA Breeder Recognition Banquet will be available soon.
Breeders to be Honored in 2024
50-Year Legacy Breeders
Ronald and Phyllis Highland of Kersey, Colorado
Danny Hogan of Dexter, Georgia
Steve Krogman of White River, South Dakota
Dean Pederson of Starbuck, Minnesota
Gwen Streeter of Oran, Missouri
Bell Ranch of Encampment, Wyoming
Holmes Quarter Horses of Plankinton, South Dakota
David Schlorff of Honey Creek, Iowa
Korell Family Trust of Riverton, Wyoming
Silver Spur Operating Co. LLC of Encampment, Wyoming
Schofield Quarter Horses of Philip, South Dakota
John Johnson of Lemmon, South Dakota
Helen Maddux Trust of Wahoo, Nebraska
Vinewood Farms of Visalia, California
Carolyn Stewart of Ramona, Oklahoma
Windy Hill Ranch of Waynesboro, Georgia
50-Year Cumulative Breeders
Mike and Karen Buchanan of Pavillion, Wyoming
Bullard Farms of Weatherford, Texas
B. Richard Orton of Salem, Utah
Timothy Meyer of Sylvan Grove, Kansas
Dennis Robinson of Francesville, Indiana
Reynolds Cattle Co. of Dalhart, Texas
Merle Morgan of Idaho Falls, Idaho
Ronald Pinney of Wood Lake, Nebraska
Sue May of Fort Stockton, Texas
Leslie Norris Penkhus of Colorado Springs, Colorado
James Allen of Santa Anna, Texas
Carolyn Stewart of Ramona, Oklahoma
Ronny Bumpus of Lampasas, Texas
Ellis “Hank” Bird of Bryan, Texas
Bath Brothers of Laramie, Wyoming
Pitzer Ranch of Ericson, Nebraska
Sonoma Livestock Co. of Winnemucca, Nevada
J & S M Inc. of Fort Stockton, Texas
A. D. Burris of Keota, Oklahoma
Jimmy Barrett of Throckmorton, Texas
Hilldale Farm of Brashear, Texas
Jimmy Farris of Midway, Texas
Roy Frank of Parkland County, Alberta
Crago Cattle Company of Belle Fourche, South Dakota
75-Year Breeder
Jeffrey Rutland of Independence, Kansas
AQHA Ranching Heritage Awards
2023 AQHA Best Remuda Creek Plantation of Martin, South Carolina
2023 AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year KT Cattle Inc. of Amado, Arizona
2023 Top Money-Earning Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year
If you have questions about the list of breeders, email breeders@aqha.org.