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. 

Jack Lilley
Movie stuntman and wrangler died at age 91.
Gary Bellefant
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.
Warren "Skip" King
Racing owner, trainer and breeder died in January.
Cecil Hurley
The longtime AQHA judge passed away in October.
Im A Majestic Kid
The bay stallion, owned by Preston and Kathleen Gritton, died in March.