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. 

Daddys Legacy
The AQHA Champion died in May.
Dale "Buzz" Oliphant
The Iowa Quarter Horse Hall of Famer died in March.
Smokin Reata
Renowned Wrangler National Finals Rodeo tie-down horse dies at age 26.
FG Born Legacy
World champion halter stallion died in April.
Doug Ingersoll
The NRCHA Hall of Famer died in April.
Roy Cooper
Eight-time pro rodeo world champion dies at 69.
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.