AQHA BREEDERS : A LEGACY
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The American Quarter Horse Association announces the newest American Quarter Horse breeders who hit their 50th cumulative , 50th consecutive and 75-year anniversaries of breeding the world ’ s most versatile horse .
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 .
“ We are proud to celebrate the breeders who are the backbone of our Association and recognize those who protect the future of the breed and our industry ,” said Karen McCuistion , AQHA senior director of member programs . “ Our Association resonates with heritage and tradition , and our breeder recognition program highlights this legacy . We are grateful to the breeders who keep the spirit of the American Quarter Horse alive through their knowledge and dedication . Their efforts ensure the successful continuation of the breed for generations to come .”
This year , the honorees include 11 50-year legacy breeders , 19 50-year cumulative breeders , and two 75-year breeders . 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 . 50-Year Legacy Breeders
• Dwight Ungstad of Ponoka , Alberta
• Bullard Farms of Weatherford , Texas
• Crago Cattle Co . of Belle Fourche , South Dakota
• Dave Hermanson of Mandan , North Dakota
• Gilbert and / or Zelda Lutter of Redfield , South Dakota
• J . T . “ Tom ” King of Corning , Saskatchewan
• Mike and Bruce Treffer of Broken Bow , Nebraska
• Redd Ranches of Monticello , Utah
• Wayne and Virginia E . Prewett of Cherokee , Oklahoma
• Jerry or Danelle Griffin of Maysville , Georgia
• Ward Ranch of Tulare , California
50-Year Cumulative Breeders
• Jimmy Crowther of Gypsum , Kansas
• Richard C . Winberg of Aberdeen , Idaho
• Mel O . Potter of Marana , Arizona
• Vickie Adams of Collinsville , Texas
• Brian and Kathy Temple of Wallowa , Oregon
• Wade and / or Linda Zollinger of Oakley , Idaho
• Jean Chavers of Brighton , Colorado
• Richard Joneson of Shawnee , Oklahoma
• Jim Brinkman of Ericson , Nebraska
• Richard D . Alexander of Manchester , Michigan
• Gary D . or Vickie G . Nussbaum of Chewelah , Washington
• Michael and Sandra Ellis of Neenah , Wisconsin
• Pete Bonds of Saginaw , Texas
• Chad G . and / or Verna M . Holland of Dillon , Montana
• Grace Berton-Beretta of Sweeden , Kentucky
• Leslie E . Shaw of Greenville , Texas
• Richard A . Mecham of Carey , Idaho
• Robert Wayne Newcomb of Oxford , North Carolina
• Sanferd J . Mees of Bismark , North Dakota
75-Year Breeders
• Redd Ranches of Monticello , Utah
• Sylvan or Barbara Williamson of Eagle , Idaho
Honorees breed their American Quarter Horses for a range of events including reining , racing , cutting , ranching and rodeo . All have dedicated at least 50 years to taking their best and making it better .
If you or someone you know has questions about the breeder recognition program , please email breeders @ aqha . org . 2025 AQHA Breeder Recognition Banquet
The 2024 50- and 75-year breeders will be recognized at the AQHA Breeder Recognition Banquet , slated to be hosted during the 2025 AQHA Convention . The banquet is tentatively scheduled for March 30 at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas . AQHA will also recognize the 2024 AQHA Best Remuda , 2024 AQHA Best International Remuda , 2023 AQHA Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year and 2024 Top Money- Earning Ranching Heritage Breeder of the Year . Additional information about the banquet will be shared with the breeders . If you have questions about the list of breeders , email breeders @ aqha . org .
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