There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man.Winston Churchill
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NEWS
This page is to share news about our GQHA members. News must be submitted to Tonja Parr at tparrgqha@bellsouth.net for publication on this "news" page. Any documents submitted must be in pdf format. There are many free pdf converters available on the web to convert your documents.
8/27/10 We are very saddened today by the news that our long-time, dear friend, Mr. Ham Phillips, passed away last night. He has been a familiar face at horse shows and board meetings for many, many years. He will be missed immensely! We will post funeral arrangements as soon as we have details. If you would like to leave a message in memory of Mr. Ham, please sign the guest book below. We will make sure they are passed on to Mr. Ham's son, Barry.
8/20/10 Please keep Diane Richardson in your prayers. She injured her back in a riding accident earlier this week. She is home resting and is expected to make a full recovery. It is very disappointing that she will not be competing at the 2010 Select World Show! If you would like to send a card, please contact tparrgqha@bellsouth.net for her address.
After coaching the UGA Equestrian Team to the National Championship, Mary Meneely (coach and wife of AQHA Professional Horseman, Rob Meneely) signed as the Head Western Coach of the University of Georgia Equestrian Team. Congratulations and good luck Mary and the DAWGS!
Congratulations to Jaclyn Beckley for signing with the University of Georgia Bulldogs Equestrian Team!! Check back soon for more.
Please continue to keep the Shank Family in your prayers! During the BIG A, John Shank suffered a stroke and was airlifted to Emory University Hospital. He has now been moved to the Shepherd Clinic and is improving. The Equine Chronicle has been tracking his progress. Please click here to read more. (updated July 23, 2010)
Several GQHYA Members showed at the Tar Heel Classic in North Carolina. Congratulations to Saddie Tucker Youth 14 -18 Circuit Champion in Showmanship and Trail, Britt Lynch Youth 14 - 18 Circuit Champion in Halter and Horsemanship and the Tar Heel Classic All Around Champion!! Congratulations!!
Congratulations to Britt Lynch for being elected as AQHYASentinel!! She served last year as a Region 10 Director and has now advanced to this national position.
Please keep Glenn Wells in your prayers. His dad, Willie Wells, passed away June 12 after suffering a stroke.
Congratulations to Ashley Enoch and Turbo for winning the circuit championship in Novice Amateur Showmanship at the Redbud.
Congratulations to Diane Richardson! While participating in her first class at the 2010 Redbud Show Circuit in Oklahoma City, she finished 4th and 5th in an Amateur trail class of 26 earning 3 AQHA Amateur Trail points on her horse IMA KRYSTAL Pistol. In doing so, she completed the fourth AQHA AMATEUR SUPERIOR on Krystal. (submitted by Tom Richardson)
Congratulations to our UGA Equestrian Team for winning the National Championship w/ GQHA member, Mary Meneely, coaching the DAWGS on to victory! Click here to read the article in "The Red and Black" (submitted by Tom Richardson)
Please keep Lew and Maggie Bellville in your prayers. Lew suffered a stroke and is still not doing well. (updated 7/7/10)
Silver Spurs Series Open Show Submitted by Barbara Hilber.
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Horis A. Ward Funeral Home
376 Fairview Road
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 474-1231
Visitation: Sat. 8/28/10 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Funeral: Sun. 8/29/10 3:00 pm
