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. 

Bernie Pica
Longtime racehorse owner passed away on December 4.
Jess Herd
The trainer and AQHA life member died in November.
Burt Bull
The owner of Los Jaboncillos Ranch died November 29.
Always A Doll
The show horse and mount for a disabled rider died in August.
Just To Be Black
Longtime show and lesson horse died in November at age 33.
Robby Bard
Horseman, jockey passed away October 17.
Allocate Your Assets
The multiple world champion sire died in November.
JRC Callas First
The 2014 world champion has passed away.
Spooks Gotta Gun
The $3 million sire died in November.
Kenneth Clerisse
Retired Los Alamitos jockey passed away October 19.