Annual Report

ANNUAL REPORT 2015 MISSION The American Quarter Horse Foundation supports equine related educational and charitable programs that create opportunities to enrich the lives of people and horses. The Foundation Council 2015 Annual Report

Dear Treasured Friends, Every time I visit the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, I am moved by the splendor of the entrance. From the herd of Quarter Horses galloping across the face of the pavilion, to the magnificence of the Grand Hall with the 12’ Quarter Horse medallion drawing us in as we are greeted by the members whose plaques grace its hallowed walls, this place makes me proud! It makes me proud of our horse, proud of our association, proud of our mission, and proud of our way of life. Our horse, the American Quarter Horse, has given so much to our country because of his versatility and his partnership with mankind. The Hall of Fame and Museum captures that history, while it promotes the work of our horse that continues today. You too should be proud, because this place is your place. The Hall of Fame and Museum is, in many ways, the symbol that promotes our belief in the vocation of giving and is revealed in the work of the American Quarter Horse Foundation. Through the Foundation, your gifts help foster many good works that impact so many today and will do so for generations to come. I hope that you will take the time to appreciate the information contained in this annual report of the American Quarter Horse Foundation and know that you are making a difference. You are impacting the lives of young people, the health of our horses, and ministering to the special needs of those who are challenged by life as it has been given to them. You should be proud of this work, because you are the American Quarter Horse Foundation! Thank you for your continued support!

Ruth Dismuke-Blakely, Chair American Quarter Horse Foundation Council

Foundation Council “Be proud of our horse, proud of our association, Tom Bivins Joni Hegel Ed McNelis Robert ‘Bobby’ Norris Amarillo, Texas Scottsdale, Arizona Nampa, Idaho Fort Worth, Texas proud of our mission, and proud of our way of life, because Rick Bucholz Kate Johnson Rusty Moody Stan Weaver Waterloo, Nebraska Fort Worth, Texas Roswell, Georgia Big Sandy, Montana YOU ARE Ruth Dismuke- Leslie Lange Catherine Nicholas THE AMERICAN QUARTER Blakely, Chair Greeley, Colorado Rancho Santa Fe, Edgewood, New Mexico California HORSE FOUNDATION.”

AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 1 Breathing Easy | By Laura Owens

Growing up I remember helping my grandfather in the barn. I would clean stalls, feed and sometimes even help him ‘doctor’ horses. On occasion I witnessed some gruesome stuff, but one of the most confusing times for me was when his roping horse Badger (Badger Joe Cat) developed heaves. I was about eight years old when my grandfather told me, “Think of heaves just like your allergies, and aren’t some times worse than others?” Equine heaves, also known as Recurrent Airway Obstruction or RAO, is a chronic respiratory disease similar to asthma in humans. Heaves is frequently diagnosed in adult horses and is believed to result from an allergic reaction to dust particles, such as molds that are often found in hay or in the barn. Despite the high number of horses affected by heaves, the exact triggers for RAO and their sources are not known. When a new molecular method called immunoproteomics was developed, researchers at Purdue University conducted a study to determine how the process could help industry professionals identify the specific molds or fungi that cause heaves. Through this study, it was determined that it is more important to know hay dust composition than how dusty the hay is, and that the same fungi can be found in moldy and good hay. Both hay types can trigger an asthmatic attack in horses with RAO. “The AQHF grant allowed us to determine that “Because I come from four RAO horses produced antibodies recognizing specific generations of Quarter Horse molds,” said lead researcher Dr. Laurent Couetil. owners and breeders, it is “Hopefully, this will lead to the possibility of testing important for me to know I’m horses to find out what triggers their respiratory allergy.” supporting horse health. That’s Researchers are already working toward the next why I give to equine research.” steps and believe future studies should confirm the Laura Owens individual fungal species responsible for RAO attacks, which will help find new ways to test for and treat heaves. All those afternoons helping my grandfather in the barn fostered a passion for our horse and his well-being. Equine research is crucial to better understanding the issues that affect our horses.

$10.9 Million Since 1960 over Research Grants 350 Grants

2 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 2015-2016 Equine Research Projects | $395,234

Virginia Tech | “Novel Stem Cell Therapy to Treat Osteoarthritis in Horses” Principal Investigator: Jennifer Barrett PhD, DVM Osteoarthritis, or OA, is a degenerative disease which affects Current treatment models for osteoarthritis are lifelong, articular joint cartilage. It is trauma-related and largely seen and expensive. OA typically progresses slowly, and affected in performance horses involved in high impact disciplines, such horses will require various medications to manage pain and as racing, reining, cutting and roping. OA can affect horses at discomfort, and control related swelling. any age, causing painful long-term lameness. This study hopes to identify a lasting treatment using Years of repeated athletic trauma leads to issues, such as stem cell advancements that could halt the progression chronic inflammation and microfractures in the underlying of osteoarthritis in horses. bones. Each contributes to cartilage breakdown and secondary conditions, such as osteochondrosis (failure of the bone to mineralize) can also negatively impact the joint.

Colorado State University “Evaluation of Suspensory Ligament Remodeling in Quarter Horses Used for Cutting” Principal Investigator: Christopher Kawcak DVM, PhD

Cornell University “The Equine Mesenchymal Stem Cell Secretome as a Potential Therapeutic for Neurologic Injury and Disease in Horses” Principal Investigator: Gerlinde Van de Walle DVM, PhD

Michigan State University “Determination of Bone Loss Associated with Disuse in Yearling and Mature Horses” Principal Investigator: Brian Nielsen PhD

University of Illinois “Pulmonary Disposition and Pharmacokinetics of Oral Minocycline in Adult Horses” Principal Investigator: Kara Lascola DVM

University of Illinois “Exogenus L-Lactate Clearance in Sick Neonatal Foals” Principal Investigator: Pamela Wilkins DVM, PhD

University of Kentucky “Equine Interferon-Lambda” Principal Investigator: Thomas Chambers PhD

University of Kentucky “Do Horses with Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS) Have Reduced Immune Responses to Vaccination?” Principal Investigator: Sarah Elzinga (Young Investigator)

University of Wisconsin “Use of the Prostaglandin E1 Analog Misoprostol to Hasten Oviductal Transport of Equine Embryos” Principal Investigator: Celina Checura PhD, DVM

AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 3 Kyle Edmonds Kyle is from Pepperell, Massachusetts, and is a sophomore at Bentley University studying Corporate Finance and Accounting “I was extremely pleased when I found out I had been selected to receive an AQHF Scholarship. I have been involved with the American Quarter Horse industry since I was very young, which is what makes receiving this scholarship so rewarding. It is a great industry that continues to impact my life in so many positive ways.”

2015 AQHF Scholarship Recipients | $376,750

General Scholarships | $190,250 Adrianna Andreini Scoop Vessels Scholarship | $8,750 Scholarship | $5,000 Ashley Conger, Hudson, Ohio Elizabeth Wuopio, Rockford, Michigan AQHF Youth Scholarship | $8,000 Kaitlyn Bankert, Zionsville, Indiana Rusty and Kay Moody Aspen Crew, Bend, Oregon Post-Graduate Scholarship | $5,000 Cassidy Curtis, Royal, Nebraska Marissa Bartmann, Ashton Dunkel, Archer City, Texas Greeley, Colorado Bailey Feddick, Medford, Wisconsin Emilie Hernandez, Dogwood Scholarship | $4,000 Portland, Connecticut April Timlin, Yale, Michigan Marissa Chapa Maple Park, Illinois Sentel Johnson, Belle Fourche, AQHF General $8,000 Scholarship South Dakota Scholarship | $4,000 Bayley Reiswig, El Dorado, Kansas Brianna Blomgren, Krista Riester, Colorado Springs, Brimfield, Massachusetts Colorado Marissa Chapa, Maple Park, Illinois Charles Rufo, Tulsa, Oklahoma Riley Chown, Gainesville, Texas Emily Scoles, Elbert, Colorado Abigail Gomez, Holland, Texas Lakota Stucky, Syracuse, Kansas Megan Gross, Napoleon, Grace Thompson, Amboy, Illinois North Dakota Jamie Thompson, Hanna Hedderick, Hudson, Ohio Whitney, Nebraska Savannah Lovell, Amy Vanderveer, Winnfield, Louisiana Cordell, Oklahoma Adin Mizer, Amarillo, Texas Boon San Kitty Scholarship | $7,500 Dylan Price, Norris City, Illinois Courtesy of Walton Family Foundation Morgan Rogers, Forest, Virginia William Stokebrand, Bailey Feddick Medford, Wisconsin DeWitt, Nebraska $4,000 Scholarship

4 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT Career Path Guy Stoops Scholarships | $161,000 ProHorsemen Family Scholarship | $3,000 Margaret A. Haines Telephony Graysen Stroud, Monroe, Washington Scholarship | $35,000 Shanna Nelson, Columbia, Missouri State Scholarships | $25,500 Excellence in Equine & Agricultural Involvement Swayze Woodruff Scholarship | $25,000 Memorial Mid-South Scholarship |$8,000 Courtesy of Charles B. Wang Foundation Sabrina Turner, Adin Mizer Amarillo, Texas Hannah Holland, Bucyrus, Kansas Gulfport, Mississippi $4,000 Scholarship Farm & Ranch Heritage James F. and Doris M. Barton Scholarship | $12,500 Scholarship (NY) | $5,000 Courtesy of Charles B. Wang Foundation Kathleen Dolen, Dean Klahr, Holton, Kansas Howes Cave, New York Jody Pfeuffer, Christoval, Texas Emily Reasor, Crockett, Virginia Arizona QHY Scholarship | $5,000 Cassidy Turner, Matador, Texas Casey Parker, Scottsdale, Arizona EAAT Hippotherapy Scholarship | $10,000 Oklahoma QHY Scholarship | $2,000 Courtesy of Carl and Caroline Swanson Foundation R.J. Shelton, Ponca City, Oklahoma Amy Wertenberger, Britton, Nebraska QHY Michigan Scholarship | $2,000 AQHF Racing Scholarship | $8,000 Kaylyn Kucera, Madison, Nebraska Zoey Oropallo, Tallahassee, Florida Dr. Gerald O’Connor Haley Ruffner Allegany, New York Cheyanna Patrick, Brooksville, Michigan QHY $8,000 Scholarship Florida Scholarship | $2,000 Elizabeth Seely, Auburn, Indiana Aleeha Krupa, Rochester, Michigan Journalism or Indiana QHY Communications Scholarship | $1,000 Scholarship | $8,000 Britt Copeland, Madison, Indiana Courtesy of AQHA Publications Christopher Junker Haley Ruffner, Allegany, New York Memorial Nebraska Jay Pumphrey Scholarship | $500 Animal Sciences Shantelle Roy, Scotia, Nebraska Scholarship | $6,000 Sharon Weeks, Temple, Texas Total Awarded | $376,750

R. J. Shelton Ponca City, Oklahoma $2,000 Scholarship

$6.3 Million in Scholarships to more than 1,200 students since 1976

AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 5 Through the use of equine-assisted activities and therapies (EAAT), thousands of special-needs individuals can experience the rhythmic motion of a horse. This movement allows those with physical, cognitive or emotional limitations to enjoy the same freedoms we take for granted, and improve balance, muscle strength and flexibility. The America’s Horse Cares grant program awards funding to centers that provide equine-assisted activities and therapies to individuals with special needs to support continuing education and professional certification for therapists, mental health professionals, center employees and volunteers who work one-on-one with clients. Through America’s Horse Cares, the Foundation has awarded over $575,000 to support EAAT. “Without supporters like the American Quarter Horse Foundation, we would not be able to bring the awesome power of the horse to those who need it most. Your generosity throughout the country is well known,” Cathy Alwine, Director of Development, Reins of Life Inc., South Bend, Indiana. “Because of your support and our volunteers, we are able to continue and expand our program of helping our students, both physically and socially, to improve their quality of life and therapeutic education through horseback riding and equestrian activities. Your continued support helps us to meet this goal,” Donna Brandt, President, Therapeutic Riding Center of Huntington Beach, California.

2015 America’s Horse Cares Grant Recipients | $81,955 AHC Grant Recipients Equine-Assisted Therapies Panther Creek Inspiration Seven Star Horse AHC Arizona Agape Therapeutic of South Florida Inc., Ranch, Spring, Texas & Family Center, Grant Recipients Riding Resources Inc., Boca Raton, Florida Pegasus Therapeutic Amarillo, Texas Camelot Therapeutic Cicero, Indiana Free SPIRIT Riders Inc., Riding Academy Inc., Storm Harbor Horsemanship Inc., Camp Horse Ability Inc., Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Equestrian Center, Scottsdale, Arizona Old Westbury, New York Great and Small, Reins of Life Inc., Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania Horses Help Cincinnati Therapeutic Boyds, Maryland South Bend, Indiana The Shane Center Therapeutic Riding Center, Riding and Horsemanship, Horses Healing Humans Inc., Ride on St. Louis, for Therapeutic Phoenix, Arizona Milford, Ohio Stonington, Connecticut Kimmswick, Missouri Horsemanship Inc., Centerburg, Ohio Circle of Hope Horses of Hope Ride with Pride Inc., Therapeutic Riding, Riding Center Inc., Staunton, Virginia Therapeutic Riding Center Barnesville, Maryland Baxter Springs, Kansas of Huntington Beach, Riding to the Top Huntington Beach, California Equestrian Zone, Little Bit Therapeutic Therapeutic Riding Center, Russellville, Arkansas Riding Center, Windham, Maine Redmond, Washington

$575,000 in Grants since 2002

6 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT Education Outreach | American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum A Brush with Art and Versatility Each year the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum Since 2013, the Art and Versatility field trip connects teaches nearly 2,000 students about the American Quarter aspiring teenage art students with professional equine artists Horse and his role in our country’s history. These field trips who want to share their passion for creating art around their teach young children about caring for the horse through the fun favorite subject, the American Quarter Horse. For 90 minutes, of a mop pony ride, while older students learn about brands and three professional artists, who participate in the annual America’s the connection they have to the horse and cowboy who venture Horse In Art Show & Sale, are enlisted to talk to area students together on a cattle drive. But nothing showcases the need to about how to pursue art as a career and demonstrate techniques care for the horse and his long standing partnership with on how to capture an American Quarter Horse on canvas or humans than the Art and Versatility field trip offered one a sketch pad. The response from the artists and students day in October. was overwhelming. The event is underwritten to cover every student’s admission, bus transportation and educational materials. Due to increased demand, the community outreach staff is currently working on securing funding to reach even more students in 2016. In the three years since its inception, the specialty field trip has become a staple for learning experiences in the curriculum of several area teachers. “We so enjoyed the field trip and truly appreciate the time the artist gave in instructing our students,” said high school art teacher, Joycelyn Welch. “I appreciate each of them stressing the same lessons and instructions, thoughts and views I try to tell my students.”

“GETTING A FEEL” by Felicia Butler of Kelton High School displayed in the 2015 Youth Art Show at the America Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas.

AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 7 American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Mission The mission of the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum is to preserve and interpret the history and modern uses of the American Quarter Horse and cultivate future enthusiasts.

2015 AQHF American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Inductees

Tom Bradbury | Byers, Colorado Tom Bradbury of Byers, Colorado, began his Bradbury Land and Cattle Co. ranch in 1958, raising Hereford and Red Angus cattle. In 1987, he purchased Dash For Speed, a track record-setting mare who was world champion in 1990 and earned $1.25 million on the track. Bradbury also owned syndicated shares in Wave Carver, First Down Dash and Teller Cartel. Bradbury has been involved in many national agriculture and livestock groups and is an AQHA Director Emeritus. He served in community organizations and is on the Colorado State University alumni board. He also is involved with the National Western Stock Show.

James E. Helzer | Arlington, Texas James E. Helzer of Arlington, Texas, is a 20-year breeder of American Quarter Horses who served as AQHA president in 2009-10. The racing breeder and his wife, Marilyn, bought their first racehorse in 1962. While working in the defense industry, Helzer trained racehorses on the side and eventually became a roofing contractor who built a business that grew to nine states and 33 locations. In 1990, he bought Refrigerator, who won that year’s All American Futurity, became a two-time world champion in racing, retired as the then all-time leading money earner with $2,126,309. In 1993, Helzer turned his business expertise to breeding American Quarter Horses and established the first of his stallion stations in Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico.

Stanley Johnston | Miller, South Dakota The late Stanley Johnston was a man who liked speed in his ranch horses. When he began breeding American Quarter Horses at his ranch in South Dakota, he introduced a band of Driftwood mares to cross on his stallion, Poco Speedy. In addition to breeding rodeo stars, Johnston’s influence spread throughout South Dakota, where many ranchers in the area still advertise that their breeding program includes Johnston-bred horses.

Ted Wells, Jr. | Pawhuska, Oklahoma The late Ted Wells Jr. inherited a legacy, and he knew what to do with it. Wells’ father had owned Hall of Fame stallion Leo, and Wells owned and trained Leo’s earliest offspring. Wells conditioned Lena’s Bar, the dam of Jet Smooth and Easy Jet, and he conditioned Savannah Jr to win the 1965 All American Futurity and be the champion 2-year-old colt in 1965 and the champion 3-year-old in 1966. At the 1971 All American Futurity, three of the top 10 horses were bred at Wells Ranch in Oklahoma, where Wells stood Savannah Jr and Azure Te.

8 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT Azure Te (TB) | Nashville (TB) – Blue One (TB) Azure Te was foaled in 1962 and raced on Thoroughbred tracks until he bowed a tendon and was retired. He then was purchased by Burnett Ranches as an outcross Thoroughbred stallion to complement American Quarter Horse broodmares. From his first American Quarter Horse foal crop, Azure Te placed three finalists in the All American Futurity. At the time of his death in 1983, he was the all-time leading Thoroughbred sire of Quarter Racehorses, a title he claimed for nearly 10 years.

Corona Chick | Chicks Beduino – Sizzling Lil Corona Chick started fast and only got faster. She began her race career May 17, 1991, placing second, one of the few times in her life that she was not first. She set two track records in her life and was the 1991 racing champion 2-year-old filly and 1992 racing champion 3-year-old filly. As a broodmare, Corona Chick became an American Quarter Horse Dam of Distinction. Of her 16 foals, 14 starters earned $3.6 million.

Coy’s Bonanza | Jaguar – Sparky Joann In 1961, Coy’s Bonanza earned seven grand championships and 10 reserve championships at halter. In 1963, he was shown at halter 53 times to 40 grand championships and 13 reserves, making him the 1963 high-point halter stallion. Coy’s Bonanza became an AQHA Champion and earned points in reining, western pleasure and western riding. From 16 foal crops, Coy’s Bonanza had 26 foals become AQHA Champions. A total of 112 earned 4,633 halter points, and 117 earned 4,248 performance points.

Plaudit | King Plaudit (TB) – Colorado Queen Plaudit was foaled in 1930 and purchased by Coke Roberds as a 3-month-old. He passed through a few more owners before landing with Waite Philips at Philmont Ranch at Cimarron, New Mexico. Plaudit was used as a working ranch horse, as well as a breeding stallion, and was occasionally raced on bush tracks for 10 years. The stallion sired horses that were successful in the show pen and on the track. Plaudit became known as a broodmare sire through his daughters and granddaughters.

Smart Little Lena | Doc O’Lena – Smart Peppy When Smart Little Lena was foaled, his name came from his small size. The sorrel stallion never let his size stop him, though, as he won the 1982 National Cutting Horse Association Futurity and followed that win up with first-place finishes in the NCHA Super Stakes and NCHA Derby to claim cutting’s triple crown. After his triple crown win, he was syndicated before heading to the breeding shed, where he sired money-earning foals in reining, working cow horse and cutting.

AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 9 “If there ever was a person who exemplifies what the Merle Wood Humanitarian Award has in mind, that person is Dawn Forest,” Nancy Cahill, 1996 Professional Horsewoman of the Year.

Dawn Forest | College Station, Texas 2015 Merle Wood Humanitarian Award Recipient Scared to death of horses, Dawn Forest of College Station, Texas, didn’t start out like most people in the industry. As the mother of a daughter who fell in love with the American Quarter Horse, Dawn was quickly educated. During daughter Katie Schroeder’s youth career, Dawn became involved through various organizations and projects while traveling from show to show. Dawn soon joined the Texas Quarter Horse Association’s youth committee and spent the next 15 years on the show committee and as a youth director. Dawn began managing the AQHYA World Show team for Texas Quarter Horse in 1997, and in 2000 she added the AQHA Youth World Cup responsibilities to her already busy plate. “She seeks out youth from all corners of the state to be members of the TQHYA team and enjoy the fun of the AQHYA World Championship Show,” said Wanda Waters, past president of Texas Quarter Horse Association. “She is paving a runway for a better future for AQHA with each youth she encourages and gets involved.” Dawn has had many roles while volunteering with TQHA, including serving as president in 2004, and she spends countless hours each year preparing for upcoming events. She is especially looking forward to 2018 when the Youth World Cup returns to College Station. On top of her activities with Texas Quarter Horse, Dawn is an active volunteer for the Texas A&M University equestrian team and currently serves as a board member for the Texas A&M Equine Initiative.

Past Merle Wood Humanitarian Award Recipients

10 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT The Leadership Society honors donors who demonstrate exceptional leadership in giving by supporting the mission and vision of the American Quarter Horse Foundation. Donors who give a minimum of $1,000 annually qualify as Annual Members. Donors who have given $25,000 or more cumulatively qualify as Life Members.

LIFE MEMBERS Credit Bureau-Amarillo/Panhandle John Deere B.F. Phillips Jr.* ANNUAL MEMBERS Donors who have given $25,000 Paul Curtner* Patricia H. Johnson Mark A. and Rebecca Anne Pine Donors who have given $1,000 or more in cumulative life gifts. Diana L. Day-Cartee Justin Boot Co. Gerri Leigh Pratt or more in calendar year 2015 Gerry and Tracy Leanne Adams The 1687 Foundation Dellora A. & Lester J. Norris Foundation Toni Kawulok Professional Auction Services Inc. Tim, Tracy, Samuel and Sydney Archer 3 Cowgirls & An Outlaw LLC Dogwood Foundation Robbie Kelly and Melinda Mayes-Kelly Professional’s Choice Inc. Lisa D’Aunn Bednarz 6666 Ranch The Don and Sybil Harrington Kentucky Quarter Horse Association Terry and Louise* Profughi Alexandra Bennett Herbert A. Allen Foundation Kentucky Quarter Horse Youth The R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Amarillo Chamber of Commerce E.P. Waggoner/H. Buck Foundation Association Foundation Tom and Julie Bivins Amarillo National BankFOM ES Management LLC Robert H. Kieckhefer Estate Katherine E. Redding Linda Eppes and Stephanie Black American Airlines Farnam Companies Inc. Jerry and Carmen Kimmel Jill Revelson Estate Robin Brooks American Association of Equine A.H. ‘Bud’ * and Virginia Ferber King Ranch Inc. Peacock Farm Inc., Willard A. Captain Stanley I. Broughton, USN (Ret) Practitioners Fields Family Foundation Robert J. Kleberg Jr. and Claire Rhodes Danny and Tammy Canida Amon G. Carter Foundation Filly-Tac Stephen J. ‘Tio’ and Janell Kleberg Erik and Frieda M. Roen Taryn and Taron Clark J & L Ranch, John and Linda Andreini First United Bank Harry A. and Julie A. Knight Ray and Bonnie Roles Brent and Reina Davison Arizona Quarter Horse Association Fleshman-Pratt Foundation Penelope P. Knight Carol Rose Catherine A. Freede B & W Trailer Hitches Walter and Pat Fletcher Tom and Leslie Lange Mike G. Rutherford Mark R. and Christine Godinez Carl G. Ballew* Florida Quarter Horse Association Lee Berwick Foundation S.J. Agnew Estate Walter and Jocelyn Bank of America Pete A. Scarmardo Ford Motor Co. Lee and Alma M. Liles McAlpine Greeman Kenneth and Laina P. Banks L.R. French Jr. Lillian Spang Rath Fund of The Clarence Scharbauer Jr.* Helen K. Groves James and Doris Barton Pittsburgh Foundation C.T. Fuller* Scottsdale Charros Butch and Wyetta Hammer Sally C. Bauer Paul Lindsey Jr. J.R. Fulp Jr. Patsy Anne and Sam S. Smith Craig and Mary Jon Huffhines Bayer Animal Health Los Alamitos Race Course GMC Truck Division R.H. ‘Steve’ and Kay Stevens Nancy Hughes Brian and Kara Bell The Lou and Connie Miller Charitable Bob A. and Jerry Anne Gaston D. Barry Stone Susan K. Johns Larry and Ellen Bell Foundation E.B. and Rosemary Gee Robert Q. Sutherland* Pete and Tamra Kyle Matthew C. and Ann Bell Markel Insurance Co. Georgia Quarter Horse Association Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy* Oral Morgan Paul Davis and Maggie Bellville John L. and Anne B. Windfohr Marion Dr. Charles W. and Nancy Graham Jacque J. Tanton Michael and Judy L. Ovitz Hugh L. Bennett Estate Lucky B. Manufacturing Inc., Richard Brad and Ann Tate Bruce and Kathalyn Green Larry and Janice McDonald Kelly Phillips Frank G. and Linda A. Berris Tex Tan Western Leather Co. Kenneth M. and Trish Green MCI Worldcom Chad Pierce Best of The Remudas John W. and Sherrye L. Trafton Bob and Carmen Grimes Frank and Robin Merrill Lillian Spang Rath Angelo and Suzette Bizzarro Roy H. Traylor Estate Blue Ribbon Custom Tack, Vernon H. Russell W. ‘Rusty’ and Kay E. Moody Alex Ross Robert E. and Judy Blakeman and Rita K. Habighorst Don and Robbyn Treadway William S. ‘Billy’ Morris III Ralph and Connie Seekins Bobby Booth* Margaret A. Haines Estate Bar G Feedyard, Johnny Motev Stables/Tsilina Motev Barbara B. Skelton Bill and Sue Brewer Elaine Hall and Jana Trotter Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Julia M. Straight Brown Printing Co. Bo-Bett Farm, Carol A. Harris Mary L. Urschel Estate Arthur E. and Catherine Nicholas Ward and Kristin Stutz Bruce T. Halle Family Foundation Deborah Hearst William R. and Joan Verdugo Estate Trent and Katrina Taylor Buick Motor Division The Nicholas Fund at The San Diego Vessels Stallion Farm LLC Dr. Joni J. Hegel Foundation The Tecumseh Foundation The Burnett Foundation The Walton Family Foundation Inc. JEH Stallion Station, James E. North Carolina Quarter Horse The W.S. and Ann Atherton Burnett Ranches Ltd. and Marilyn Helzer Association Warner Ranch Foundation Don* and Ardys F. Burt Peter M. and Julianna Hawn Holt Nutrena Washington State Quarter Horse Aaron and Lauren Walsh Association Joan Cain Joan Crews Hoyt Ohio Quarter Horse Association Cary and Alice Wilborn Louis A. and Wanda Waters Carl & Caroline Swanson Foundation R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Oklahoma Quarter Horse Youth La Donna Wilkinson Casner Family Foundation Ben L. and Christine Hudson Association Howard R. and Phyllis G. Weiss Mary Bess Woodruff Charles B. Wang Foundation Mark and Katherine Hug Main River Quarter Horses Inc., Jo- Western Heritage Sale Larry and Rosemary Yates Charles* and Linda Cline Walter T.* and Nancy S. Hughes hannes and Astrid Orgeldinger The Wheless Foundation Marshall R. Chesrown Cecilia May Hylton Peek and Alice W. Owen Francie Whittenburg City of Amarillo Douglas Israelsen Paws Up Foundation Jerry and Pat Windham Patricia L. Clements J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation Paws Up Ranch Paris Wixon The Cofrancesco Family Jackson Land and Cattle Co. Bruce and Jackie L. Payne Garry* and Mary Bess Woodruff John P. Collins Jr. Estate Horse Patch Farms, Jack and Mildred George W. and Lisa Perry Wrangler Bobby D. and Leona Cox Janowitz* Montgomery Lee Petty Dr. John G. Yost* Coyote Rock Ranch Jeep Corp./Chrysler Motors Tim and Lou Petty Zoetis

The generosity of our donors is pivotal to the American Quarter Horse Foundation’s success in developing and maintaining programs that enrich the lives of people and horses. Recognizing your contributions is an important part of expressing our gratitude and demonstrating how your efforts inspire others to join in supporting the work of the Foundation. Beginning this year, the American Quarter Horse Foundation will recognize donors by their lifetime contributions rather than by gifts annually. We feel that this more appropriately acknowledges your generosity as well as the impact of your giving over time. Therefore, we will longer publish the donor recognition list quarterly in our newsletter, but will recognize donors annually in the Foundation’s Annual Report. This will enhance our stewardship of your gifts by reducing publication costs while allowing us to distribute the annual report more broadly. Thank you for support as we strive to make positive and meaningful enhancements to our programs. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy. Should you have any changes, corrections or questions, please contact the Development office at 806-378-5029 [email protected].

Don* and Ardys F. Burt Lifetime Giving of $1,000 or more as of | December 31, 2015 Casner Family Foundation City of Amarillo Please note that in an effort to better recognize our donors, we have switched to a lifetime giving recognition. Patricia L. Clements John P. Collins Jr. Estate LEGEND Douglas Israelsen Bill and Sue Brewer Cowan Select Horses LLC Justin Boot Co. Brown Printing Co. Bobby D. and Leona Cox ($1,000,000 or more) Credit Bureau-Amarillo/Panhandle John L. and Anne B. Windfohr Marion Marshall R. Chesrown Paul Curtner* Bank of America Markel Insurance Co. Coyote Rock Ranch A.H. ‘Bud’ * and Virginia Ferber E. Paul and Helen Buck Waggoner Kenneth and Laina P. Banks Mark A. and Rebecca Anne Pine Foundation Inc. Filly-Tac The Burnett Foundation The R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard ES Management LLC Foundation J.R. Fulp Jr. Carl & Caroline Swanson Fields Family Foundation Erik and Frieda M. Roen Georgia Quarter Horse Association Foundation First United Bank The Walton Family Foundation Inc. Bruce and Kathalyn Green Charles B. Wang Foundation Walter and Pat Fletcher Bob and Carmen Grimes Dogwood Foundation William R. and Joan Verdugo Estate Florida Quarter Horse Association Blue Ribbon Custom Tack, Vernon H. Margaret A. Haines Estate Wrangler L.R. French Jr. and Rita K. Habighorst Dr. Joni J. Hegel C.T. Fuller* Deborah Hearst Arthur E. and Catherine Nicholas SUPERIOR Bob A. and Jerry Anne Gaston Joan Crews Hoyt ($100,000 - $249,999) E.B. and Rosemary Gee Clarence Scharbauer Jr.* R.D. and Joan Dale Hubbard Dr. Charles W. and Nancy Graham Ben L. and Christine Hudson 3 Cowgirls & An Outlaw LLC Elaine Hall SUPREME CHAMPION Mark and Katherine Hug Amarillo Chamber of Commerce J.W. Kieckhefer Foundation ($500,000 - $999,999) FOM Walter T.* and Nancy S. Hughes Amarillo National Bank Patricia H. Johnson Arizona Quarter Horse Association Jeep Corp./Chrysler Motors Amon G. Carter Foundation Kentucky Quarter Horse Youth James and Doris Barton John Deere Association GMC Truck Division Brian R. and Kara K. Bell Kentucky Quarter Horse Association JEH Stallion Station, James E. Robert H. Kieckhefer Estate Matthew C. and Ann Bell Lillian Spang Rath Fund of The Pitts- King Ranch Inc. and Marilyn Helzer burgh Foundation Buick Motor Division Robert J. Kleberg Jr. Penelope P. Knight Frank and Robin Merrill Joan Cain Stephen J. ‘Tio’ and Janell Kleberg Bar G Feedyard, Johnny Charles* and Linda Cline The Nicholas Fund at The San Diego and Jana Trotter Foundation Harry A. and Julie A. Knight The Cofrancesco Family Tom and Leslie Lange Diana L. Day-Cartee Ohio Quarter Horse Association CHAMPION Oklahoma Quarter Horse Youth Lee and Alma M. Liles The Don and Sybil Harrington Los Alamitos Race Course ($250,000 - $499,999) Foundation Association Bruce and Jackie L. Payne The Lou and Connie Miller Kenneth M. and Trish Green Charitable Foundation The 1687 Foundation Bo-Bett Farm, Carol A. Harris George W. and Lisa Perry B.F. Phillips Jr.* Robbie Kelly and J & L Ranch, John and Peter M. and Julianna Hawn Holt Melinda Mayes-Kelly Gerri Leigh Pratt Linda Andreini Cecilia May Hylton Lucky B. Manufacturing Inc., Richard Bayer Animal Health Jackson Land and Cattle Co. Professional Auction Services Inc. Larry and Janice McDonald Larry and Ellen Bell Horse Patch Farms, Jack and Professional’s Choice Inc. William S. ‘Billy’ Morris III Dellora A. & Lester J. Norris Mildred Janowitz* Katherine E. Redding Motev Stables/Tsilina Motev Foundation Toni Kawulok Pete A. Scarmardo Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Farnam Companies Inc. Jerry and Carmen Kimmel R.H. ‘Steve’ and Kay Stevens North Carolina Quarter Horse Fleshman-Pratt Foundation Lee Berwick Foundation Jacque J. Tanton Association Ford Motor Co. Paul Lindsey Jr. Brad and Ann Tate Peek and Alice W. Owen MCI Worldcom Roy H. Traylor Estate Paws Up Ranch Russell W. ‘Rusty’ and Kay E. Moody Vessels Stallion Farm LLC Montgomery Lee Petty Nutrena Warner Ranch Jill Revelson Estate Main River Quarter Horses Inc., Howard R. and Phyllis G. Weiss Peacock Farm Inc., Willard A. Johannes and Astrid Orgeldinger Western Heritage Sale and Claire Rhodes Paws Up Foundation Jerry and Pat Windham Mike G. Rutherford Tim and Lou Petty Scottsdale Charros Terry and Louise* Profughi GOLD Patsy Anne and Sam S. Smith Ray and Bonnie Roles ($25,000 - $49,999) D. Barry Stone Carol Rose Robert Q. Sutherland* Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy* 6666 Ranch Tex Tan Western Leather Co. Garry* and Mary Bess Woodruff S.J. Agnew Estate John W. and Sherrye L. Trafton Herbert A. Allen Don and Robbyn Treadway REGISTER OF MERIT American Airlines Mary L. Urschel Estate ($50,000 - $99,999) B & W Trailer Hitches Washington State Quarter Horse “What a great way to incorporate writing across Carl G. Ballew* Association all subjects! Our students enjoyed the hands-on American Association of Sally C. Bauer Louis A. and Wanda Waters interaction with artifacts, guessing what they were, and some students enjoyed the real horse Equine Practitioners Paul Davis and Maggie Bellville The Wheless Foundation smells on the artifacts!” Hugh L. Bennett Estate Frank G. and Linda A. Berris Francie Whittenburg Katie Lawson, Angelo and Suzette Bizzarro Best of The Remudas Paris Wixon Lawndale Elementary teacher, Amarillo, Texas Robert E. and Judy Blakeman Bruce T. Halle Family Foundation Dr. John G. Yost* Bobby Booth* Burnett Ranches Ltd. Zoetis

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SILVER Joseph D. Geeslin Donald and Don Ritzenthaler ($10,000 - $24,999) Robert A. Gentry* Robert & Julie Day Family Fund of Klein and Karen Gilhousen The Saint Paul Foundation Edward C. Allred Antonio Aleardo and Irma Giraudini Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Amarillo Credit Association Gold Creations Association American Quarter Horse Gene* and Barbara Graves Roger Lawrence and Associates Racetrack Association Helen K. Groves Royal Palm Ranch Ltd. Glenn F. ‘Jack’* and Lynn Anderson Heberto and Lia Gutierrez Everett and Marilyn Salley* Arizona Horse Lovers Foundation Butch and Wyetta Hammer Donald Schneider Arizona Quarter Horse Breeders Wesley and Tracey A. Hatakeyama Stanley Schneider Association Steve and Kathy Headley Schneider Saddlery Arizona Quarter Horse Youth Heritage Place Inc. Stanley and Susan Scott Association Dan and Alice Holmes* Ralph and Connie Seekins Sandra K. Arledge Ed H. Honnen* Perry Shankle* Henry* and Bobbie Arnold Atkinson Suzanne Fielder Hoseman Jerry and Lynda Shoemake The B. Gill Clements Foundation Indiana Quarter Horse Association Silver Lining Farms HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM Amy Doris Bell Estate Indiana Quarter Horse Youth Chris and Dayton Sitz The Hall of Fame & Museum has introduced more Bell HelicopterFOM Association Southern Nevada Quarter Horse than 9,000 kids to the American Quarter Horse through the National Day of the Cowboy celebration Richard D.* and Karen Bingham Mike Ingram Association Eric Storey hosted each year at the American Quarter Horse Bird Ranch, Charles Allen* Rick C. and Marcia L. Johns Hall of Fame & Museum. and Kay Bird Susan K. Johns Stuart Ranch Co. Tom and Julie BivinsFOM Kate Lehane Johnson Homer R. and Cookie Stude Dr. F. Robert and Marrita S. Black Josephine Anderson Charitable Trust J.H. Taylor* Broken Horn Inc. 7 Bar Ranch, Linda Eppes C.H. Ketcham* John and Carolyn Taylor David E. and Meg Brown and Stephanie Black Evelyn Kruse* The Tecumseh Foundation Browning-Kimball Foundation Dr. Glenn and Karen Blodgett Kyle Ranch, Pete and Tamra Kyle Texas Quarter Horse Association Race Olive Bugbee Committee J.D.* and Connie Blondin Fritz and Carole A. Leeman Page and Annette ButlerFOM Katherine K. and G.W. Tobin Mark and Shelley Brazill Dr. Tom R. and Erin Lenz Bruce L. and Trish Carter Trafton Printing Inc. Breyer / Reeves International David and Nadine Lipson Bill and Susan Casner Joe B. Turner Jr.* Captain Stanley I. Broughton, Lone Star Park @ Grand Prairie Lon and Becky Chaney Underwood Law Firm USN (Ret) Joseph H. McAllister W.E. ‘Bill’ Chaney* Henry E. and Mimi Brown Michael B. and Cee Cee McDonald Universal Trailer Corp. Sooner and Exiss Trailer Dr. R.M. and Linda L. Christensen Rob and Peggy Brown Mike McMillian Mildred N. Vessels* Circle Bar Ranch Brumberger Foundation Inc. MD Enterprises Inc. Circle Y Ranch Metro Golf Cars Barry Denton and Laurel Larry E. Bryson Walker-Denton Arlyne C. Clark Rick and Lori Bucholz Mississippi Quarter Horse Association Marten A. and Jody Clark Missouri Quarter Horse Association Greg and Kelly R. Wheat C.C. Burgess* White Diamond Ranch Patti L. Colbert Burnett Ranches LLC Lynn D. Moore Computerland of Amarillo Scott and Leslie Myers J. Marvin Willhite Burns Family Foundation Larry and Rosemary Yates John Coon Bussing-Koch Foundation Inc. National Cutting Horse Association Cowboy Tack Inc. Gary and Marian K. Carpenter National Reining Breeders Gerold Dautzenberg Classic Inc. BRONZE Ronnie and Hannah M. Casper Wayne and Judy Davis National Snaffle Bit Association ($5,000 - $9,999) Sherry L. Cowan Drysdales Frank C. and Suzanne Nelms Casey and Jane Blair Darnell* Kevin T. and Melissa H. Dukes Nevada Quarter Horse Association Ted and Dolores Abrams Deerwood Farms Ltd. Al and Becky Dunning Buddy and Patty Newsome Gerry and Tracy Leanne Adams Delta Downs Racing Office Alaska State Quarter Horse Lynne M. DuPont North American Equine Ranching Jack and Suzanne Edwards Chris and Kimberly W. Dey Information Council Association El Dorado Holdings Inc. Pamela Doddridge Dr. Gerald A.* and Margaret Amarillo Bankers Association Dr. Kent Roberts and Ilene Roberts O’Connor Amarillo Globe-News C.W. ‘Bill’ and Roxy Englund Balliett Foundation Oklahoma Quarter Horse Dorothy and Thomas L. Anderson Bill Esposito Gwendolyn Eaves* Association Sheila Asher Mary Masterson Fain* Edward and Helen Oppenheimer The Oklahoman Foundation Debora and William J. Bachschmidt First Financial Bankshares Inc. Foundation Gary Lynn Olson Backyard Adventures David and Laura Fisher Granada Farms, James M. The Outfit Barrick Foundation Steve M. and Wilma Fleming and Debbie Eller AGR Breeding Inc., Michael and Rick Baugh Narciso and Bonnie Flores Empire State Quarter Horse Judy L. Ovitz Don F. Bell Sr. Florida Junior Quarter Horse Association Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Racing Clayton I. Bennett Association Endeavor Publications Inc. Association Daniela Bernabeu Cam and Lisa Foreman DBA The Equine Chronicle Ted and Janet Parker Black Creek Crossing Inc. Rod and Conni Foreman Ginny Estes Pat and Gill Clements Foundation BNSF Foundation Christopher F. and Marlene Fowler Fairly Group Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Robert L. Boniface* Frank MacDonald Family First National Bank Association Marion J. ‘Jack’ Borchers Friends of W.R. Murfin Catherine A. Freede Laura Pinelli Tom Boyer Joe Kirk Fulton* Albert J. and Melinda Penney Gamot Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon Eric Brauss Fulton Quien Sabe Ranches LP South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa, Pitchfork Land and Cattle Co. Debby Brehm The Funny Farm Inc. Michael Gaughan Professional Horsemen’s Council British Columbia Quarter Horse Dr. Cyril Gaum* Natalie and Ed Gaylord The Remuda Sale Association General Office Supply Inc.

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Lowdon Family Foundation Sparks Rust Jr.* Gus Barakis Jr. Elaine Ludwig Chris and La Vonne Scharbauer Mark Bayer Dixie Lee Luebcke Thomas J. and Patricia A. Scheckel Dwayne Beck* D. Wayne Lukas Robbie and Joan Schroeder Ken and Ira Beck Mark Marley Schroeder Ranch Beggs Cattle Co. Matador Cattle Co. Blane Schvaneveldt* Don and Joetta Leeanne Bell MAXOR National Pharmacy Thomas R. Scott Fred W. and Vickie Benker Services Corp. John E. and Lee Scruggs Big Cheese Golf Team John L.* and Sue H. May Silver Dollar Circuit Darrell L. and Barbara A. Bilke Juanita McConville Billy L. and Mindy Smith Mark and Ellen Bivins Dr. Duane and Beverly McDavitt Kenneth T. and Patsy S. Smith Carolyn Blackwell Lee McLean Jr. Jim and Georgia Snow Johanne Blodgett Richard B. and Heidi McNair David B. and Leslie L. Sogge Bob and Sharon Gordon Dan and Carol L. McWhirter Sooner Trailers/Bob Mandal Terry L. and Ethel A. Bosserman Mercedes Boot Co. South Carolina Quarter Horse Thomas H. and Margaret E. Bradbury Mississippi Quarter Horse Youth Association M.O. ‘Bud’* and Sharon Breeding Association South Central Nebraska Quarter Jean Brooks SCHOLARSHIPS Shannon Mitchell Horse Association Katherine and Richard Brumberger Orren Mixer* South Dakota Quarter Horse Laura Bucholz “A≤HA and A≤HF often go through Association my mind given how thankful I am for the Montana Quarter Horse Association Bubba and Nancy Cahill Southwestern Exposition and scholarship I received as a senior in high Jared Morris Jim Bret and Teri Campbell school and where it has helped take me!” Livestock Show Danny and Tammy Canida Phillip E. and Ann R. Myers Sandra D. Sowell Lynn Brockway Martin National Cowboy & Western Michael and Barbara G. Cannizzo Stan and Gerry Sigman Foundation Don C. Chiappetti, D.D.S. Heritage Museum Red and Gail Steagall National Equine Sales Spencer L. Childers* G.W. Golden* Straight Arrow Products Inc. Dr. Howard Harper and National Thoroughbred Racing Systems Peripheral/Q H Shayna Gary and Linda Gordon Association Diane Chilton-Moore Texas Quarter Horse Association Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Nebraska Quarter Horse Association Circle Y Brand of Commerce Texas Quarter Horse Youth New Jersey Quarter Horse Association Philip V. Clark Drs. James C. Heird and Association Shelly Nielsen Marilyn Cline Eleanor M. Green Tongue River Ranch Barbara and Duane Noble Cloud Canyon Ranch Scott and Nancy Gulick Lance R. and Beth Treptow Robert C. ‘Bob’ and Chili Cole* H.T. Johnson and Red J. Ranch Trophy Tack Co. Connecticut Quarter Horse Association Jane W.* Norris Tulsa Chamber of Commerce Garnis Hagen Oklahoma State Fair Inc. Bill and Cindy Cosentino Hall of Fame Benefit Circuit Arthur F. Vancore Cowboy Roundup U.S.A. Katie Lane O’Neal Frank ‘Scoop’ Vessels III* David J. Halliburton Ontario Quarter Horse Association L.B. ‘Bud’ Cox III* Doug and Chris Hardcastle Virginia Quarter Horse Gordon W. Crone* Oregon Quarter Horse Association Association Inc. Harry MacRoberts and Linda M. Davis Gunnar R. and Carol Beth Otness and W.T. Waggoner Estate Ginny Harding Bob and Julie Day Shelly Graham M.W. Sales & Service Inc., Arthur A. Harkness Jeri Pabst* and Lori Pabst-Pfaff Mary E. Wagner Delaware Quarter Horse Association Melville H. Haskell Paradise Foundation Duane W. and Arva Jo Walker Deutsche Quarter Horse Association Dr. Bill and Delores Hatch Martha Parks Charles R. Ware J. Allen and Anne Dick Kristina K. Helzer L.M. Pearce Jr.* Jim and Carolyn Ware Johne Dobbs Casady M. Henry Harriett Peckham* Jerry* and Betty Wells Don and Kathleen B. Kathy’ Dodson Lee Hensen Mike J. and Beth Perkins Martha F. ‘Mimi’ Wells George and Gayle Doering The Herd Collection Brenda and Jerry Peterman Eddie and La Donna Wilkinson Alan D. Donnell, D.V.M. Carolyn Hudnell Lori and Bob Pfaff Eugene F. Williams Jr.* Peg Edmondson Hugh Huntley Jeff Williams Phillips Ranch Ruth Kathleen Elmore Robert D. and Jane Huver Wisconsin Quarter Horse Association Lynn Piper Dianne Eppers Ginger and James Hyland Merle Edward and Ann Ellen Wood* Puget Sound Quarter Horse William Ernst Illinois Quarter Horse Association Woodcraft By MacDonald Jay* and Betty Pumphrey Sandra Erwin Richard B. and Christine F. Iott Bill Woodruff* Dr. Jeff L. and Allison Pumphrey Wayne Evridge* Iowa Quarter Horse Association The W.S. and Ann Atherton Foundation Quarter Horse Association of Alberta Constantine J.* and June Ferrante Xcel Energy Italian Quarter Horse Association Quarter Till Farm C. David ‘Dave’ and JoAnne Flohr Mr. and Mrs. J. Rukin Jelks Jr. Bill Reed* Folck Insurance Loyd A. Jinkens Vance Reed ADVOCATE Mark and Gina Fowlkes Gordon F. and Penny Jumonville Region 6 AQHA Affiliates ($2,500 - $4,999) Tony and Diane Freeman J.E. and Bunny Jumonville Resistol Hats Fresno County Quarter Horse Kansas Quarter Horse Racing Frank and Marilyn Richardson Ted G. Abrams Association Association Keith and Roberta Richardson Teddy Abrams Jr. Fuchs Ranch Houston and Charlotte Kauffman John C. Richmond Alabama Quarter Horse Association G.W. Golden Ranches Ltd. Abigail K. Kawananakoa Ross and Sharon Roark E.F. ‘Bud’ and Madonna Alderson* Belts By Herb, Herb and Charlotte Parks Kimberlin Leanne Bovet Roberts Estate Don Amos Ginny Gansheimer Walt and Janice E. Knorpp Darol and Karen S. Rodrock Lloyd K. Lunsford and James and Lisa Gardner Chip and LuAnn Knost Alex and Berleen Ross Beth R. Antenucci Richard Christopher Gill Tommy and Karen Latta Ruidoso Downs Racing Inc. Terri Arington June Goluba Lazy E Ranch Inc. Ted Rushing Arizona Quarter Racing Association Thomas E. and Barbara D. Gonzalez Legendary Commemoratives Lynn Fawcett Russell Arkansas Quarter Horse Association Gordon MacDonald Family

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Madison Tudor Graves Miller’s Harness Inc. Jim J. and Rita Shoemake Debbie and Calvin Applegate Great Western Distributing Co. Minnesota Quarter Horse Association Silver State Quarter Horse Association AQHA - United Kingdom Hat 6 Ranch, Walter and Jocelyn R.F. ‘Dick’* and Brenda Monahan Tina Singer Arco Foundation McAlpine Greeman Montana Silversmiths Abbie and Barbara Skelton Arena Werks Marscha Griffin Dick Montgomery* Ferd T. Slocum Arizona Horsemen’s Benevolent & Matthew Grodzins Rachel Montgomery Sharon L. Smith Protective Association Stephanie Grogg Don and Carol Moore Gloria Snider Arkansas Junior Quarter Horse Jack F. and Susan K. Grove Bob and Linda S. Moorhouse Soka Piiw A. Foundation Association Linda Gunderson Andrea ‘Andy’ Moorman Eugene and Holly Spagnola Hal and Donna Armstrong* Jess L. Hankins* C.R. Morrison Stuart J. and Lee Sprouse William S. Atherton Gordon* and M. Janice Hannagan Harry D. Mullins* Lonnie D. Best and Dee Ann Staley Atherton Farms John R. and Toni Hardy Kenneth Munsell Kristy L. Staniforth-McCann Atwood Ranches Inc. Australian Quarter Horse Kay Harris Jon Murphy Stoecklein Publishing Association Inc. Russell and Brook Harris National Cable & Telecom Association Guy M.* and Kathy L. Stoops Denny and Dana Hassett E.J. and Peggy Authement National Pleasure Horse Foundation Double S Quarter Horses, Tom L. Bob and Dana Avila Ann Hathaway Pasma and Sue Sultze Nebraska Junior Quarter Horse Axolotl Society Haythorn Land and Cattle Co. Association Sundowner Trailer Co. Keith and Carolyn Babb Paul R. and Chloe Held Alan and Kay Needle Raymond W. Sutton Jr.* Bader/Mueller/Farone/Barboa Alma Hile Estate New York Junior Quarter Horse Swiss Quarter Horse Association Scott Bagley Hobby Horse Clothing Co. Association Bob Sykes Betty Wilson Bailey Clay Holmes Newell Coach Corp. Laurian Quarter Horses, Brian V. Paul E. and Amy Bailey Frank* and Lena Howell Northeast Kansas Quarter Horse and Laurie E. Takoff Paula Balgera Rene A. and Darlene Hunderup Association Trent and Katrina Taylor Bank One Texas N.A. Don Hunt Northeastern Nevada Quarter Horse George Temple Bar B Ranch Alan and Decata Isbell Association Texas Select Sale E.P. and Vicki Bass Joe and Suzy Jeane Robert and Karen Nunnally TIW Corporation Dr. G. Marvin and Eunice Beeman Jim and Mavis Jennings Nancy O’Keefe Chris Rodriguez and Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce Cindy Beemer The Jockey Club Info Systems Inc. Samantha Toles-Rodriguez Bruce and Mary Belin Jr. Ed Johnson Jr. Oklahoma City Convention & Triple Crown Winners LLC Visitors Bureau J. Ralph Bell* Don and Virginia Jones Turf Paradise Foundation Terry Bell* Edmund and Candace Jussen Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Emanuel P.* and Dorothy Uccello Association Robert Bellino Kansas Junior Quarter Horse V R Systems Inc. Dale and Sue A. Beltz Association Oregon Quarter Horse Racing Vermont Quarter Horse Association Association Ronald H. and Sharon Berndt Kansas Quarter Horse Association Rodney J. Verret Oxbow Ranch Catherine E. Best Julia Kauffman Bonnie M. Vessels Jeri Pabst* Nancy Ruth Best James F. Kelly Suanne Wamsley Mr. and Mrs. Don Pabst Isabel C. Bickman Billy and Roberta Klapper The Watt Fund of the Pikes Peak Bickmore Inc. Amy J. Kristoff Lew W. and Kerry K. Papendick Community Foundation Gene A. Parker Mark Birnbaum Terry L. and Sarah N. Kunkle Waukesha Pearce Industries Inc. Debbie A. Black Estate of C.A. ‘Chuck’ Lakin Don and Susan Pennau Mrs. Jerry M. Webb Jo Anne Perlich Joseph R. and Wendy M. Blasi Connie M. Lane Weyerhaeuser Co. Brandie Blodgett Langer Equestrian Group Palomino Horse Breeders of America Jim Wilburn Mehl Lawson Youth Scholarship & Educational Fund Naason Williams Lawton Ranch Chad, Ben and Will Pierce Cynthia Williford Jack T. Le Croy* John and Kenda Pipkin Zack T. Wood Jr.* Let’s Go Travel Ida Jo Price Woods and Dixie Wright Jud Little Linda L. Pritchett J. Lloyd and Toni Yother Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders You and Me Partners Association Quarter Horse Racing Association of Indiana Clay E. and Elizabeth W. MacLeod William Radobenko BENEFACTOR Shawn T. and Rhonda Magee ($1,000 - $2,499) The Mahoney Group Dee and Betty Raper Ronald E. and Jo Ellen Marshall Morris G. Reaves Acres Windsong Connie L. Marvik David Reeder ACTC Inc. Maryland State Quarter Horse Jim Reno* James D. Adams Association William Reynolds Adayana Industry Massachusetts Quarter Horse Ron Richardson Association Jude and Regina Robicheaux James P. Adkins Carl and Pam McBeath Robin Glenn Pedigrees Inc. Rick and Joanie Adkins Barbara S. McKnight Cathy Lawrence Robinson Randy and Christina C. Alderson SCHOLARSHIPS Rita G. McMullen Royal Vista Equine Inc. Jimmy Alexander Laurel M. and C.K. Allen Jr. “Raising and training quality American ≤uarter Edward J. and Von Zae McNelis Ruidoso Downs Horses for ranch and rodeo is a passion I have Lannie Louise Mecom Rushing Family Foundation Inc. Stanley K. and Melva Allen known all my life and will continue for as long as Amarillo Tri-State Exposition Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Menker Skip and Carol Salome I am able. Growing up as the fifth generation on American Horse Council Foundation my family ranch taught me the values of family Jennifer C. Merrill Sam Houston Race Park American Therapy Administrators and hard work. Education is the key to making Robert R. and Kathy Mezin Bennie T. and Cheryllee Sargent Beverley Anderson informed decisions.” Microsoft Matching Gifts Select The Best Garret Robinson, 2013 Scholarship Recipient G.F. ‘Andy’ Anderson, D.V.M. Millcraft Drywall Inc. Shelton Ranches Thomas L. 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Blue Ribbon Leather Mike and Charlene L. Carter Dave Divito Greater Houston Quarter Horse Boatmen’s First National Bank Frank G. Carver Giancarlo Doardo Association Bobby Cox Companies Inc. Greeta G. Carver Elise R. Donohue* Leslie Greco John and Kathie Bobenrieth Stephen E. Carver Henry J. and Elise R. Donohue Arthur and Shirley Greenberg Dennis Boer Glen L. Casey Double F Ranch Janis Greenland Sam and Ginger Bond William E. and Anna J. Cassidy Double JP Ranch Margaret A. Greinke Judy Kay F. Bonham Center for Equestrian Performance Inc. Gary and Becky Douglass Gary Griffith William C. Bormes Central Colorado Quarter Horse The Downs of Santa Fe Sharon Patterson Grigsby Thomas R. Sr. and Susan Boswell Association Inc. W.P. Drake, M.D.* Eli and Shelly Guerra Ford M.* and Edith Boulware Nancy G. Chapman John B. Ducato Steve Guitron Clark and Bonnie Bradley John Chelminiak Jim and Renae Dudley Gulwing Inc. Sarah Bradley Harold Chenault Brad and Priscilla DuPont H J Dana Enterprises Ltd. William and Carol A. Bradley Harold Chestnut Tom Durant H R H Insurance Madelon L. Bradshaw Ron and Glenna Chidester Eagle Butte Ranches Ltd. Hagyard-Davidson-McGee PLLC Michael E. Bramer Miles Childers Easily Smashed Syndicate Rick and Mona Ham Sharon Brandsness Childers Ranch LLC East Coast Championship Shows John D. and Cathy Hammes Cal R. and Derryl L. Brandt Circle of Hope Therapeutic East Coast Quarter Horse Mr. and Mrs. Lee Ross Hammond Todd and Denise Branson and Family Riding Inc. Association Inc. Keith and Jennifer Hancock Brazilian Quarter Horse Association Jane Forbes Clark Eaves Horses Family Ltd. Partnership Nick and Darlene Hanich W.I. Brian* Valerie Clark Roger and Sandra A. Elder Mary Hannagan David E. Brown Wendy and Robert Clark J. Wade and Dona L. Ellerbroek Happy Time Farms Rob A. and Talley Brown Clark’s Outpost Barbecue Glen Ellis Sr. Darrell R. Hare Samuel C. and Isabel H. Brown Willard ‘Will’ Clifton Brand L. and Sue K. Elverston Janie Harms Jan Bruner Mark S. and Ruth Cloudt Equine Data Management Mariann Harrington, M.D. Glynda A. Bryant Cathleen Clucas John T. Evans Richard Harris Trey Buck Jerry and Carol Cluck Evans & Evans Robin Harris Artur and Joanna Budzynski C/C Stock Farm, Charles T. Evergreen State Quarter Horse Dan J. and Rosemary J. Harrison Buffalo Springs Inc. and Marilyn Cockrill Fakri Family Ltd. Partnership Frank and Johnel Harrison Lindsey D. Burbank Sr.* Richard A. and Elise Cognetti Don and Berta Falcon Mitch Harrison Harold Burford Buster Cole* Fehir Charitable Foundation Hawaii Quarter Horse Association James G. and Jeanette Burgess Jackie Collins* Susanna P. Fenimore Doug and Tadhi Hayes Curtis and Betty Jane Burlin* Colorado Quarter Horse Show Robin and John Feola Jack G. and Lula M. Hayes Association Dwayne and Nancy Burton Dan and Cynthia Fick James T. and Elise Hays Colorado State University Jeanie Burton Robert A. Fields Dr. Tommy Hays Kay Coltharp Kelly Butler Mr. and Mrs. Tom Finley Erin W. Hearst Connecticut Ouarter Horse First Bank Southwest Heck Yea Quarter Horses LLC Mary Byers Youth Assocation Timothy C. FitzGerald Kenneth E. Hein Brian Byrd Thomas M. Cook Birgitte M. Flanders Arthur W. and Sue Henry C Star Management Vaughn M. and Jill Cook Blair* and Nancy Folck Jess Herbers Rodger L. Call Roy and Shari Cooper Timothy Blair and Denise A. Folck Hereford Veterinary Supply Inc. Denise S. Callahan Coopers Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que Inc. Terry Stuart Forst James E. Herring Lee and Nelda Callaway Coors of Amarillo / Abilene Four O Seven Farm Heste Sport Inc. James C. Campbell Country Barn Steakhouse Jolynn Self Frankfather Hilb Rogal and Hobbs Co. Canadian Quarter Horse Association Cowboy Creations Daniel F. and Kathryn L. Frederick Polly Hiller Enrique Candiani Rachel Coy K.C. Carden Friends of New Mexico Quarter Horse The H.L. Brown Jr. Family Andrew and Annie M. Craig Association Foundation Mike and Carolyn Carrier Mr. and Mrs. John P. Craig Michael L. Carter J.M. Frost III* Jerry H. and Margaret M. Hodge Patricia B. Creel Fulp Foundation Charles R. and Pamela G. Holbrook Terry and Kelly Crofoot Glen Gabel R.H. Holland K Bar D Enterprises LLC, Dr. Carole Joubert Gaboury Hollywood Park Keri Lyn Croft Mark Bauer and Kathryn Garnett The Home Depot Foundation William M. Crouch* Michael T. and Clare Anne Garrett Burl Holmes Tom and Marilyn Crowley Walt and Pam Garrison Thomas J. Holmes Cryogenics Research & Development Vincent P. and Diane Genco Robert E. Hooper* Jeff and Stacey Cummings Georgia Junior Quarter Horse James R. and Kathryn Hootman Dalhart Quarter Horse Association Association Horseplay Furnishings Dea Family Foundation Wendy Gerber Robert and Mary Houston Carl and Lainie M. DeBoer Max Gibson Liz Hughes Kyle Defreece John D. and Jennifer B. Giffin Jerry Hull* Chester W. and Reid W. Dennis Gilbreath Tank Trucks Inc. Humanities Texas EQUINE Dennis Moreland Enterprises Stuart C. Gildred* Jim Humphreys* RESEARCH Steve Denny Ned Gill Jr. Bob Hunnicutt Walter M. Denny Jr. Robert F. and Brenna Gobleck Don and Doreen Hunt The devastating diagnosis of a suspensory injury Peter W. Dezeeuw Jr.* is one that is all too common for horse owners. Jerry Goldberg* Debbie S. Hunter The Foundation is currently funding efforts to Diamond C Ranch Tom and Mary Golden Cecil A. Hurley develop alternative training options to minimize Duayne and Lee* Didericksen Thomas and Amy Grabe Joe H. Hutto injury and improve injury management. Stuart G. Blakely and Walter Graham Idaho Quarter Horse Association Ruth P. Dismuke-Blakely 16 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT FOM indicates member of Friends of Museum • * indicates deceased American Quarter Horse Foundation Donors | December 31, 2015 Cash Donations 2015 Annual Report

Idaho Quarter Horse Breeders Fred and Carol Lyons John S. and Sondra J. Narmont Ikon Office Solutions Inc. M and M Club Nations Bank Illinois Junior Quarter Horse M.B. Seretean Foundation Inc., M.B. Mary Alice S. Neal Estate Association ‘Bud’ Seretean David L. and Kathleen Marie Nelson Nancy Ingle Gordon MacDonald L.D. Neumayer Iowa Junior Quarter Horse Association MacKay Family Foundation Nevada Junior Quarter Horse Iowa Quarter Horse Racing David F. and Susan Mackie Association Association Inc. Mary W. MacLeod New Hampshire Quarter Horse Irish Quarter Horse Association C. Berry and Kristine Madden Association Greg and Laura L. Irwin Maine Quarter Horse Association New York State Horse Council J.L. Pumphrey and Sons Linda Marchesani Willard B. Nordick EQUINE J/J Limestone Running Horses LLC Dennis Markle North Carolina Quarter Horse Youth Bill and Nancy Jacobson Betty J. Marshall Association RESEARCH Ben J. James III Dr. Michael Martin North Dakota Quarter Horse Association The American Quarter Horse Foundation is one Julie L. James Maryland State Jr. Quarter Horse Northwest Florida Stallion Stakes of just four private funding organizations for Timothy N. and Association equine research. With a growing number of Catherine K. Jennings Charles and Diane Mashburn O. Burtis Jr./K. Butler/C. Davis diseases, research is more important than Steven Jensen Melissa Mason-Zapp Oakley Promotion ever before. John Ascuagau’s Nugget Gretchen Mathes Patrick and Lisa O’Connor Burdette L. and Ellyn Johnson Kade L. and Christine MatthewsFOM Sharon Oeschger Don and Marilyn Johnson Terry Matthews Ohio Junior Quarter Horse Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino Association Covelle and Jana Jones Terry, John and Jamie Matthews Premier Amusements Inc. Oklahoma City Equine Clinic E.T. Jones III Mike Mayes Professional Horsemen’s Committee Dan and Helen Opie R.C. ‘Punch’ and Suzanne* Jones Robert G. Maynard James W. Pruitt* Dick Orent JPI and Associates Catharine W. McAnally Cindy Pryor Teresa M. Orrico Bruce and Susan Kaplow Harry W. McCormick Pyranha Insecticides Kathy’s Show Equipment Bradley D. Ost Quality Distributing Co. Inc. Ursula D. McCromick Out Front Sales Co. Cliff H. Keesee Quality Mechanical Linc Don and Sandy McDonald Pacific Northwest Quarter Horse Ronnie and Vickie Kent Quarter Horse Association of Mark Jensen and Keith M. Mc- Association James and Rita Kifer Donough West Texas Patricia E. Palmer Quarter Horse Benevolent Charity Walter L. and Peggy Kimes Dale and Rita R. McGuffier Palomino Horse Breeders of America Scott Kleberg Jane Egan McGuire Foundation Panhandle Golden Spread Quarter Quarter Horse Outfitters Paul and Bobbi Knapper Walter S. McIlhenny Horse Association Cindy and Luke Knox Sharon McLendon Quarter Horse Track Magazine Paraguay Quarter Horse Association R.A. Brown Ranch Helen O. Koch Nance F. McManus Alan Parker Howard O. Koch, D.V.M. Estate Glenn McMennamy R.G./Cheryl Click Master Trust Amy Parker Race Track Chaplaincy of America Lea Buck Kozlowski* Medders Oil Co. Inc. Dean H. Parker* George Raffkind KPR Holdings LP The Mennonite Foundation Inc. Skip Parker FOM Robert and Terry Rainer Nan Kreeger Merck Animal Health Jay Parsons Estate Steven D. and Kathleen A. Ralls Nancy and John Kritser Nola J. Merry Will and Dana Patton Ramich Farms L and S Sterling Mexican Quarter Horse Association Paula’s Place Inc. Ann Ramsay L/J Farms Inc. Brenda Michael Ken Pautzke* Tom C. and Mary Ann Ramsey La Habra Host Lions Foundation Michigan Quarter Horse Association Pazazz Quarterhorses Ltd. Dr. Ray W. and Marilyn K. Randall Scott Laihinen Juanita Leslie Hill Mikkelson The Peckham Sisters James and Haidee Landry Minnesota Amateur Quarter Horse J.E. Peever Howard J. Rankin, Ph.D. Larry Larson Photography Inc. Association Peninsula Mounted Search & Rescue Kay Rankin-Williams The Lavin Family Trust, Verdie and Minnesota Quarter Horse Racing James Penisten Ravenbrook Farm Eleanor P. Lavin Association Pennsylvania Quarter Horse Youth Tricia Anne Raymund Bob Lawrence Sandi Mitchell Association Gaylon W. and Mary Judy Reed Marshall Ledbetter Jr. Mon Dak Quarter Horse Association Rosario Perez-Companc Reed BeverageFOM Mary McIntyre Lee Bill G. Moomey David M. Perkins* Andy and Carol Rees Gib Lewis Charles R. Moore Lindsay and Nick Pernokas Peter and Carol Refakis Candace M. Liddy Hilmar G. Moore* Bob and Ann Perry J.R. and Gwen Reichert Mr. and Mrs. Barney Liles S.M. Moore* Tom Persechino Reining Horse Sports Foundation Inc. Linda Cline Philanthropic Fund Butch and Charlene Morgan The Peter Stone Co. Remington Park Race Office Jack D. Linder Oral Morgan Petersen Ranches Georgianna V. Renouard Shellie Lindley George W. and Mae Morley Eileen Petersen Memorial Fund Emil David and Lisa A. Reutimann Bob G. and Rachel Joan Lines Kay L. Sibley Mortensen James R. Pfluger Arlene M. Riley Shawn M. Little Phillip Mote Jim and Lauris J. Phillips Riverside Ranch Stallions Inc. Littleton Equine Medical Center Mark Moxley Michael Phillips Robert and Cheryl* Roark Loree Quarter Horses Inc. Bill Muir Pam Phillips Robert R. Shelton Family Los Gatos Ranch Jane H. Mullins Phillips Petroleum Foundation Foundation Louis Foundation Jack M. Munro James and Gina T. Pickens Roberts Quarter Horses Louisiana Quarter Horse Association Ray Murphy Charles and Jeannie H. Pircher Sam and Pam Rose Wanda J. Lounder Ed and Sandra Jean Murray Bob Plummer* Richard D. and Suzanne Rosell Charles and Linda Love Mr. and Mrs. Monte Musgrove Pondarusso LLC Calvin Ross George and Genevieve Luchessi Gary Myers Marylin Potter Butch and Betsy L. Runyan

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Celia L. Russo Kenneth L. and Olive R. Swope Bobby Willis Bill Brewer Honorarium Wyvonne Rust Johnny L. and Karen P. Tart Winner Communications Inc. Danny and Tammy Canida Merle Rutherford-Fulton Michael Taylor Floyd E. ‘Butch’ and Nancy J. Wise Joseph Carter Steven D. Rynearson Noble J. Taylor* Lona Wolfe Wendy and Rob Clark Saatchi and Saatchi DFS Inc. Jeff B. and Vicki D. Tebow Woods’ Western Kay Harris Scott and Patrica Sainsbury R.K. and Helen Teichgraeber Michael F. Wright Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kite Cecil and Diane Salmon Carolyn Tellepsen Joyce A. Wyatt and Amy Salt Creek Wranglers Jim and Sandra M. Ten Hoeve Wyeth-Ayerst Laboratories Paulina Mendoza Estell Sanford Tennessee Quarter Horse Association Y O Ranch Oral Morgan Santa Anita Park Tennessee Quarter Horse Carl Yamber Alex and Berleen Ross La Rue Sauers* Association Region 2 Don S. Yandell Sarah Smiddy Joe M. Sawyer* Terry Bell Farms Gene M. Storlie Mike F. Schleiniger Texas Cattle Feeders Association 2015 WALL OF Julie Straight John and Scharleen Schmahl P.K. and Kim Thomas HONOR PLAZA AND Bill and Sue Brewer Honorarium Elise Wheless Schmidt The Thomas P. Waters Foundation Sandra K. Arledge Susan S. Schohr Dr. Barry B. Thompson* COMMEMORATIVE GIFTS Lloyd Donald Brinkman Memorial Judy Schwenk J.D. ‘Dick’ and Doris Thompson Maxed Out Potential Memorial Don and Virginia Jones Dalbert Scott Rajeana M. Thompson Ryan Cottingim Show Horses and Frank and Robin Merrill John W. Scott Jr. Denny and Eileen Thorsell Friends Tom Scott Stephen Mauck and Heather Lynn Smoke and Coleen English Honorarium Jack Brizendine Memorial Scottsdale Classic LLC Thrapp-Mauck Eric English Johne Dobbs Eric and Janelle Sebring Art and Sandy Tidmore Frank and Robin Merrill Neil Sebring* Jeff D. and Melissa Treadway 2015 HONORARIUMS Rob and Peggy Brown Honorarium Senator and Mrs. Kel Seliger Dan and Darlene Trein AND MEMORIALS Sandra K. Arledge Shady Lane Stables Tri State Fair Norman R. Bruce Memorial Robert Z. Adair Memorial John R. Shaw Jr. Tri State Riding Club Frank and Robin Merrill John L. and Carol Cooper Kevin and Marilyn Shea Dr. Brian C. Rubens and Ernest B. Buehler IV Memorial Dr. Karen R. Trimmer Don and Virginia Jones Charles R. Sheets Mary Bess Woodruff Robert R. Shelton* Bobby Lowell and Sue Ann Turner Frank and Robin Merrill Julian Calabria Memorial Mary Silverthorne U.S. Tobacco Co. E.F. ‘Bud’ Alderson Memorial William C. and Kathy Harvey Fisher E. Simmons Frank and Winnie Ulrich Susan M. Adler Utah Quarter Horse Association Fredi Sue Campagna Memorial Sioux Quarter Horse Shows Madonna Alderson Memorial Paul M. Skowronski Vallejo III Inc. Carl and Martha Coppola Susan M. Adler Cliff H. and Ruby W. Smith Phillip and Audrey Vandecar Preston Carter III Memorial D. Joe and Brenda S. Smith J. Michael Vargo Joe B. Allen Memorial Keely Carter and Jon Hoff Mr. and Mrs. William K. Jenson Jason and Julie C. Smith Dr. Dickson D. and Tricia Varner Clarence Chown Memorial and Joan Sargent Nickey and Patsy Smith Vashon Maury Island Horse Association Sandra K. Arledge Debby Sossamon H. Kathleen Vaughan-Hawkins Neil Allen Memorial Marten A. and Jody Clark Honorarium South Carolina Jr. Quarter Horse Sandra Vaughn Thomas and Elizabeth Mills Association Sandra K. Arledge Verdugo Ranch Patty and Dennis Ambrose Honorarium Southeastern Paperboard Stephen John Verhoff Peter and Carmen Cofrancesco Honorarium Sandra K. Arledge Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Ullrich Vey Sandra K. Arledge Spear-Cross Land/Livestock LLC Vickie Lynn Farms Eric Anderson Memorial Autumn Brooke Coppinger Memorial Dr. April L. Speyer Video Horse World Kramer Pamela Glickman Glenn and Evelyn W. Ashley Mike and Kitchie Spitzer Vineyard Farms Quarter Horses James and Doris Barton Honorarium William M. Crouch Memorial Danny and Stella Spradley Virginia Horse Council Sandra K. Arledge Sandra K. Arledge Drs. Jack and Nancy Sprague Virginia Junior Quarter Horse G. Marvin Beeman Honorarium Marten A. and Jody Clark James P. and Linda Springer Association Gary and Marian K. Carpenter Johne Dobbs The Stake Foundation Vogt Silver and Leather Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Standard Meat Co. LP W W Distributors Amy Bell Memorial Barbara Etta Cummings Memorial Robert C. and Judy Standish Leman and Juleigh Wall Brian and Kara Bell Frank and Robin Merrill Larri Jo Starkey Aaron and Lauren Walsh Larry and Ellen Bell Staten Island Quarter Horse Susan and Robert Walton Matthew C. and Ann Bell Jane Blair Darnell Memorial Association Ware Land and Cattle Inc. Angelo and Suzette Bizzarro Larry Larson Photography Inc. Frank and Robin Merrill Billy H. and Cheryl Steele The Warner Family Foundation Melissa Bell Honorarium Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Stockyards Station Gallery Reba Warren Jack Gold and Jeff Griss Jody and Dee Dee Stoddard Warren County Quarter Horse Johne Dobbs Honorarium Aubrey D. Stokes* Association Suzanne Bernard Memorial Sandra K. Arledge Patrice Kupsco Joe* and Betty Ann Stoner Washington Junior Quarter Horse Bill and Roxy Englund Honorarium Ethel and Michael Strach Association Dr. Glenn and Karen Blodgett Sandra K. Arledge Julie Straight Stan and Nancy Weaver Honorarium Garrie R. Etherton Memorial Steve and Donna Stumpf Jack Wells Sandra K. Arledge James R. and Elinor P. Olson Greg and Jodi Sullivan P. Michael Wells Charles Kenneth Bourquin Memorial Walter and Pat Fletcher Honorarium Paul Sullivan Western Horseman Phil and Julie N. Garrett Sunland Park Alan and Roberta Whetzel Sandra K. Arledge Neil A. and Chris Swanson David Whitaker, Ph.D. M.O. ‘Bud’ Breeding Memorial Brian Fulton Memorial Twila Swick Eugene White Marten A. and Jody Clark Larry Larson Photography Inc. Gilbert N. and Linda A. Switzer Mrs. Betty Williams Russell Brehm Memorial Johnny and Jana Trotter Gretchen E. Swope Joseph C. and Ellen G. Williams Rick and Lori Bucholz Stan and Nancy Weaver

18 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT FOM indicates member of Friends of Museum • * indicates deceased American Quarter Horse Foundation Donors | December 31, 2015 Cash Donations 2015 Annual Report

Henry C. Gardiner Memorial Larry Larson Photography Inc. Gober Lee Mitchell Honorarium Penelope P. Knight Frank and Robin Merrill Dennis and Betty Mahaffey Trust Johnny and Jana Trotter Tom and Leslie Lange Esther Goodwin Memorial Mark and Annette McCloy Hilda Moon Memorial Larry and Gale Little Dr. Duane and Beverly McDavitt Frank and Robin Merrill Dr. Duane and Beverly McDavitt Mark Marley Lee Greathouse Memorial New Mexico Horse Breeders Buddy Moreland Birthday Honorarium Gretchen Mathes Association Duane W. and Arva Jo Walker Lois Laverne Isbell Frank and Robin Merrill New Mexico Quarter Horse Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Drs. James C. Heird and Eleanor M. Association Ken and Maryellen Mumy Honorarium Daniel and Marsha O’Connell Green Honorarium Michele Latimer Spencer Sandra K. Arledge Johannes and Astrid Orgeldinger Sandra K. Arledge Phoebe L. Spencer Don Mundy Memorial Gunnar R. and Carol Susan Kay ‘Suzi’ Hagen Memorial Rick and Lori Bucholz Johnny and Jana Trotter Beth Otness Bill and Sue Brewer Johne Dobbs Jerry Kaufmann Memorial A. Clark Scoggin Margaret Hammond Memorial Dr. R.M. and Linda L. Frank and Robin Merrill Ellen Williams Johnny and Jana Trotter Jennifer L. Reglien Christensen Duane W. and Arva Jo Walker Norma J. Munson Memorial Roger Hancock Family Honorarium Jim and Mavis Jennings Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Stan and Nancy Weaver Mary Bess Woodruff Thomas Keller Memorial Carol L. Whittaker Rush Neff Memorial Gordon J. Hannagan Memorial Steven and Victoria Hoback Mark and Naomi Woodard Johnny and Jana Trotter Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Tasha Ann Killough Honorarium Nicole Phillips Honorarium Dr. John Newcomb Honorarium Kurt W. Harris, D.V.M. Honorarium James Steven Yandle Sandra K. Arledge and Mary Killough Susan C. Brooks Gary and Marian K. Carpenter Chad, Ben and Will Pierce Honorarium Cheree Kirkbride Memorial Gilean Newman Memorial Mary Helen Haythorn Memorial Sandra K. Arledge Larry Larson Photography Inc. The Lavin Family Trust Gary and Marian K. Carpenter Katie Pinkerton Honorarium Rickey Kirkpatrick Honorarium Ole Olson Memorial James and Marilyn Helzer Honorarium Richard A. and Tina Stopa Debora Kirkpatrick Bill and Sue Brewer Sandra K. Arledge John Rae Powell Memorial Robert J. Kleberg Jr. Memorial Paula and Phillip Owens Honorarium Paul D. Hopp Memorial David and Deborah Neal Helen K. Groves Sandra K. Arledge Paul Marston Don and Virginia Jones Jeri Pabst Memorial Jay Pumphrey Memorial Bill Huber Memorial Jack Kyle Memorial Sandra K. Arledge Stephen Brown Johne Dobbs Don and Virginia Jones C. Loren Butler Walter and Pat Fletcher Craig and Mary Jon Huffhines Morris H. and Merrily Kulmer Susan K. Johns Mark and Gina Fowlkes Honorarium Elizabeth B. Wohlford Charlie Greener Pete and Tamra Kyle Honorarium Sandra K. Arledge Jack and Joyce F. Young James E. and Marilyn Helzer Sandra K. Arledge Walter T. Hughes Memorial Albert H. Paxton Sr. Memorial Houston and Daryl Lankin Memorial Nancy S. Hughes Frank and Robin Merrill Charlotte Kauffman Frank and Robin Merrill Kirk Maberry Ginger and James Hyland Honorarium Jackie L. Payne Honorarium Beckie Leal Honorarium Charles and Diane Mashburn Sandra K. Arledge Frank and Robin Merrill Veronica Almanza Vance Reed Mike and Beth Perkins Honorarium Van S. Jackson Memorial Bill Schumacher Arlen Lenhart Memorial Sandra K. Arledge Carolyn E. Cromer Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Peggy G. Spence Boris A. and Pamela A. Dover Susan Roxie Petersen-Asadoor Memorial Rebecca Tyler Lockhart Memorial Michael Stinson First Community Bank Petersen Ranches Jerry and Pat Windham Dwight Ford Michael J. (Mike) and Linda Segraves Berry Carl C. Pevehouse Memorial Gary A. and Linda K. Leonard Frank and Robin Merrill Frank and Robin Merrill Skip and Billie Rutherford Frances E. Loiseau Memorial George Phillips Memorial Bill James Memorial Larry Larson Photography Inc. Dwight Ange Tom and Marilyn Crowley Sandra K. Arledge Frank and Robin Merrill Jacky Davy Martin Memorial Kenneth and Laina P. Banks Larry and Rosemary Yates and Frank and Robin Merrill James and Doris Barton Lydia Rostine Mark and Deanna Jo Martin Tom and Julie Bivins Duane W. and Arva Jo Walker Honorarium Angelo and Suzette Bizzarro Virginia James Memorial Larry Larson Photography Inc. Bill and Sue Brewer William and Lynne Riggs Dusty Mayard Honorarium Rob and Peggy Brown Myron and Ronda Mayard Rick and Lori Bucholz Mildred Janowitz Memorial Gary and Marian K. Carpenter Sandra K. Arledge William and Ann McAllister Memorial Joseph Carter Carolyn Hudnell Joseph H. McAllister Marten A. and Jody Clark Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Michael C. Gates and Ruth J. Tom and Marilyn Crowley Roy Jennings Memorial McDonald-Gates Honorarium AMERICA’S D.A. Davidson Companies Johne Dobbs Johnny and Jana Trotter Dogwood Foundation HORSE CARES Stanley Johnston Memorial Robert E. Menker Memorial Walter and Pat Fletcher Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy “Two years ago I had the wonderful opportunity Dr. R.M. and Linda L. Cam and Lisa Foreman to volunteer at a therapeutic riding center. Christensen Frank and Robin Merrill Honorarium Dr. Charles W. and Watching children who never spoke speak for the Suzanne Jones Memorial Sandra K. Arledge Nancy Graham first time took my breath away. Going into it, I Bogle Brothers LLC Elizabeth (Liz) A. Lynch Mills Memorial Barbara Graves thought serving would allow me to make an impact on the life of a child, but I was wrong. They Gary and Marian K. Carpenter Mark and Barbara Brown Drs. James C. Heird and Eleanor Green made an impact on me.” Kai Lahann Zoerado Mills Honorarium Alexandra Hopkins Doug and Chris Hardcastle Silke Lahann Chet and Jan Budd Jim and Mavis Jennings AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 19 American Quarter Horse Foundation Donors | December 31, 2015 Cash Donations 2015 Annual Report

Anita Reed Memorial Trent and Katrina Taylor Honorarium Bee Easy Opie Jet Honorarium Bill and Sue Brewer Sandra K. Arledge John and Piper Beaven Johnny and Jana Trotter Joanne Tortel Memorial Bee Pearl Memorial Willard A. Rhodes Honorarium Lori and Bob Pfaff John and Piper Beaven Maine Quarter Horse Don Treadway Jr. Honorarium Benkers Skip Bar ‘Ben’ Memorial Association Penelope P. Knight John and Piper Beaven Joseph H. McAllister Don and Robbyn Treadway Booger King Memorial W.R. Richardson Memorial Honorarium James Steven Yandle and Mary Frank and Robin Merrill Sandra K. Arledge Killough Cheryl Ann Roark Memorial Frank and Robin Merrill Cowboy Honorarium Johnny and Jana Trotter Charley O. Trimble Honorarium Janet and Giselle Binette Jacklin Marie ‘Jackie’ Roeser Memorial Lois Laverne Isbell Data Memorial AMERICA’S Dan Roeser Johnny Trotter Honorarium Shannon Mitchell Stan and Nancy Weaver Randy and Sandy Doc’s Sugar Buck Memorial HORSE CARES Gilbert Ross Memorial Mandel Coleman Larry W. and Chandler P. Emerson “My first encounter with the power of Janice R. Drake therapy was at a therapeutic riding center for Johnny and Jana Trotter Honorarium Exciting Doc Memorial Ben K. Sager Memorial the handicapped as a volunteer throughout high Sandra K. Arledge Rhonda L. Lea school. I knew that helping people to heal in Larry Larson Photography Inc. The Burnett Foundation Fool Of Moon (Mouse) Memorial some capacity was my true calling. I hope to El Dorado Holdings Inc. incorporate my love for horses in this therapeutic Harvey Schraeder Honorarium Lori and Frank Post Tom and Sue Ann Morrison First Financial Bankshares Inc. process in some capacity, as I saw the immense First United Bank General Starability Memorial healing power that a simple nuzzle from a horse Blane Schvaneveldt Memorial Terri Abbey can have on a suffering child.” Johnny and Jana Trotter Penelope P. Knight Alison Hartman Ted and Janet Parker Ima Good Pine (Honey) Honorarium Shirley Sedgwick Memorial Pete A. Scarmardo Dean M. and Shellie Winkler Larry Larson Photography Inc. Stan and Nancy Weaver Its A Southern Thing Honorarium Ralph and Connie Seekins Honorarium Simply Zip Honorarium Taylor Gumz Birgitte M. Flanders Sandra K. Arledge Frank Vessels Memorial Johnny and Jana Trotter ‘Jay Lo’ Cromed Shiner Memorial Sittin On The Doc Memorial Alta M. Sherwood Memorial Pete and Tamra Kyle Angelo and Suzette Bizzarro Patricia S. Jones Stan and Nancy Weaver Honorarium Sandra K. Arledge Jimmy Memorial Sonny Vista Miss Memorial Jim and Rita Shoemake Honorarium Shannon Mitchell Casady M. Henry Sandra K. Arledge Howard and Phyllis Weiss Honorarium Sandra K. Arledge Lil Star Memorial Sonnys Sugar Kid Memorial Chris Sitz Honorarium Katina ‘Nikki’ Kellum Gary and Marian K. Carpenter Veronica Almanza Jimmy Nichols and Nancy Wheeler Honorarium Mac N Cheese Please Memorial Spanish Bo Leo Memorial Charley ‘Choo Choo’ Smith Memorial Sandra K. Arledge Katharine Silvasi Frank and Robin Merrill Sandra K. Arledge Carol A. and A. Jane Whitman Memorial Spirit Memorial Donald F. ‘Curly’ Smith Memorial Magic Memorial Phillip and Audrey Vandecar Katina ‘Nikki’ Kellum John L. and Carol Cooper Kitty M and Larry Monterastelli Ronald J. and Jeryl Hartley Russell Wilson Memorial Malia Jolene Memorial Starmans Direct Memorial Sandra K. Arledge Frank and Robin Merrill Turtle Mountain Veterinary John and Piper Beaven Service Johnny and Jana Trotter Maxed Out Potential Memorial Strictly A Star Memorial Jerry and Pat Windham Honorarium Vanessa Henderson Kenneth T. and Patsy Smith Honorarium Kathryn Donnelly Sandra K. Arledge Sandra K. Arledge Rob and Jennifer Rhodes Tactical Heir 91 Honorarium Floyd E. ‘Butch’ Wise Honorarium Sallilee Conlon Jane Evelyn Snyder Memorial Mary and Chris Simonsen Johnny and Jana Trotter Ellen Vaughan Meyers Gamblingold Memorial Toms San Peppy Memorial Carla J. Wolf Memorial Sandra K. Arledge Sheldon W. Soderberg Memorial Jim and Sandra M. Ten Hoeve Arthur A. Harkness Larry Larson Photography Inc. Pats Poco Beauty Memorial Top Win Boy Memorial Swayze Woodruff Memorial Denise Thompson Jean Spain Memorial James Steven and Mary Yandle Lacie S. Coleman Mary Bess Woodruff Peppys Dark Bar ‘Pumpkin’ Memorial Tuffy Memorial Larri Jo Starkey John L. and Barbara N. Fisher Susan J. Wilcox Mary Eleanor Wilson Stettner Mary Bess Woodruff Memorial Randys Tenino ‘Buddy’ Memorial Twice As Much Class Memorial Lori and Bob Pfaff Janet Cooper Pamela D. Russell-Alsbury 2015 HORSE AND Webster Memorial JoAnna Diane Stevens Honorarium PET HONORARIUMS Red Dee Lux Memorial Veronica Almanza Normajean R. Forbes AND MEMORIALS Sandra K. Arledge Steve and Kay Stevens Honorarium Richard and Mary Ann Rose Zips Chocolate Chip Memorial A Nickel A Dance Memorial Veronica Almanza Sandra K. Arledge Roostin Honorarium Sandra K. Arledge Sandra K. Arledge Mary Jo Stoner Memorial Susan C. Brooks After Eight Memorial Gary and Marian K. Carpenter Mary Bess Woodruff Sandra K. Arledge Rugged Lark Memorial Don and Amy Marshall Stephen P. Stoner Memorial Nancy S. Hughes Almosta Boom Memorial Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Mary Bess Woodruff Robbie Kelly and Runaway Winner Memorial Alicia Syres Honorarium Melinda Mayes-Kelly Sandra K. Arledge Dee Dee McGrane Artia Bobbidoll Honorarium Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy Phyllis Syres, D.V.M. Honorarium Edward and Helen Oppenheimer Scotch Margarita Memorial Dee Dee McGrane Foundation Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy

20 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT FOM indicates member of Friends of Museum • * indicates deceased Think About the Future Today

The Heritage Society recognizes those individuals and couples who have established planned future gifts to the American Quarter Horse Foundation through charitable trusts, bequests, or other deferred estate gift arrangements. The American Quarter Horse Foundation can assist you developing your personalized charitable giving plan. We will work with your attorney to produce a rewarding and meaningful outcome for you as a donor, while increasing the effectiveness of your gift to the American Quarter Horse Foundation. Understanding the host of various charitable giving techniques and options is essential to effective and prudent giving. Knowing what to give, how to give it and when to give it can produce greater satisfaction and may allow you to give more than you originally thought possible. Here are a few planned giving arrangements that may be available to you: Bequests Living Trust Beneficiary Residence Life Estate Retirement Plan Beneficiary Charitable Gift Annuity Charitable Remainder Trust Life Insurance Charitable Lead Trust If you have already provided for the Foundation in your estate plans, please notify us. We would like to recognize you as our newest Heritage Society member. These planned gifts are vital to the future of the Foundation. To learn more about charitable gift planning and giving to the Foundation through your estate, please contact us at 806-378-5029 or [email protected].

Heritage Society Members Sandra K. Arledge Patsy G. Covin Joan Crews Hoyt Ken A. and Maryellen Mumy John S. Sorrell Larry and Ellen Bell Julie Day Virginia E. ‘Ginger’ Hyland Don Mundy Estate Laura E. Boggan Southard Hugh L. Bennett Estate John W. and Sandi Dickerson Richard B. and Christine F. Iott and Karen Evans Mundy Susan E. Strasser Captain Stanley I. Broughton, Randy and Karen Groth Rachel Montgomery King Gunnar R. and Carol Beth Otness Barry Denton and USN (Ret) Margaret Haines Estate Larry Larson Rebecca Anne Pine Laurel Walker-Denton Don Burt Estate Kristina L. Hedrick W. Gary and Susan K. Mangus Lonnie and Lynn C. Ramsey Christine L. Wilmanns and Ardys F. Burt Dr. Joni J. Hegel Pem Meyer Jill Revelson Estate Paris Wixon Joan Cain James E. and Marilyn Helzer Larry W. Millington Willard A. and Claire Rhodes Dr. John G. Yost Estate John P. Collins Estate

AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 21 Statements Of Financial Position 2015 Annual Report

Assets Years Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 2015 2014 Current Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 330,538 $ 184,673 Cash and cash equivalents designated for investment 603,183 1,298,199 Contributions receivable, net 41,709 203,239 Inventory and other assets 375,727 668,311

Total current assets 1,351,157 2,354,422 Noncurrent Assets Investments 35,645,232 35,529,658 Contributions receivable, net 161,258 157,971 Property and equipment, net 6,841,363 7,086,799 Collections and exhibits, net 3,348,417 3,564,248

Total noncurrent assets 45,996,270 46,338,676

Total assets $ 47,347,427 $ 48,693,098

Liabilities And Net Assets Current Liabilities Accounts payable and other liabilities $ 478,295 $ 611,688 Scholarships held in escrow 88,555 88,555

Total current liabilities 566,850 700,243 Commitments And Contingencies Net Assets Unrestricted 18,487,278 20,288,102 Temporarily restricted 3,295,508 3,993,656 Permanently restricted 24,997,791 23,711,097

Total net assets 46,780,577 47,992,855

Total liabilities and net assets $ 47,347,427 $ 48,693,098

These statements are excerpted from the audited financial statements of the Foundation. A complete copy is available upon request.

22 AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT Statements Of Financial Position 2015 Annual Report

Years Ended September 30, 2015 and 2014 2015 2014 Unrestricted Net Revenues Operating revenues Sales and admissions $ 1,532,616 $ 1,429,939 Contributions 289,900 135,906 Other income 123,985 93,392 Total operating revenues 1,946,501 1,659,237 Net assets released from restriction 1,089,601 2,140,235 Total operating revenues and other support 3,036,102 3,799,472 Operating Expenses Program expenses Operations of Hall of Fame 2,855,851 2,653,969 Scholarships 364,729 314,186 Equine research 308,085 322,553 General and administrative 707,217 662,786 Fundraising 265,077 393,191 Total operating expenses 4,500,959 4,346,685 Decrease in unrestricted net assets from operations (1,464,857) (547,213) Other Activities Related organizational support 329,659 358,727 Investment return (669,677) 1,368,456 Uncollectible pledges 4,051 9,211 Total other activities (335,967) 1,736,394 (Decrease) increase in unrestricted net assets (1,800,824) 1,189,181 Temporarily Restricted Net Assets Contributions 845,454 569,717 Investment return (454,001) 2,491,248 Net assets released from restrictions and changes in donor designation (1,089,601) (2,140,235) (Decrease) increase in temporarily restricted net assets (698,148) 920,730 Permanently Restricted Net Assets Contributions 1,244,198 912,659 Investment return 42,496 143,440 Increase in permanently restricted net assets 1,286,694 1,056,099 (Decrease) increase in net assets (1,212,278) 3,166,010 NET ASSETS, beginning of year 47,992,855 44,826,845

NET ASSETS, end of year $ 46,780,577 $ 47,992,855

These statements are excerpted from the audited financial statements of the Foundation. A complete copy is available upon request.

AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 23 A Message from Brent Davison | Chief Foundation Officer

During my orientation in the first few weeks with the Foundation, I had the chance to sit with a number of staff members across many disciplines to learn about their roles and responsibilities, as well as simply get acquainted. As it goes with these conversations, I had a chance to ask, “So what brought you to AQHA/AQHF?” There was one divergent response that stuck in my mind; “When I first came on board I could not believe that all of this came about because of a horse!” After contemplating this response for some time, I concluded that, for those who are not AQHA members or horse lovers in general, that might be a rather common reaction looking at the successful organization that is AQHA. Traveling the country over my first few months and meeting AQHA members, I gained a reflective and insightful perspective. Common to most every member are four qualities: passion, devotion, sacrifice and perseverance. These behaviors infuse every aspect of their life. However, they are most clearly represented in their relationship with the American Quarter Horse. Valuing that, it is no wonder that in 1975 members of AQHA felt an even higher calling to give back to the American Quarter Horse and further enhance the unique bond and partnership we share by forming the American Quarter Horse Foundation. In the time since, outstanding programs have been at work supporting youth, horses and individuals in need, in addition to preserving our rich and versatile history. Youth programs include scholarships supporting educational and vocational aspirations, leadership and character development, citizenship, elementary and secondary education programs, cultural enrichment, as well as equine education and promotion of the equine lifestyle. We are supporting our horse’s health through equine research and supporting his/her capacity to help individuals in need through equine assisted activities and therapies. These are the good works of the American Quarter Horse Foundation. And I feel we are just getting started! Working with staff and the Foundation Council, we are putting together a robust strategic plan and innovative vision for the future. We still have a lot of work to do, but the preliminary plans are taking shape; and we will be moving forward with purpose, drive and determination to engage you and other AQHA members in joining our pursuit to become the heart of AQHA! My strong belief is that AQHA will shine brighter than it already does if we lead with a unified mission in promoting and supporting the work of the American Quarter Horse Foundation. It is my aspiration that the American Quarter Horse Association and American Quarter Horse Foundation will become known throughout the horse industry and beyond for our mission and the good works that we do. Then people will remark, “Wow, and all this . . . because of a horse!”

Brent Davison Chief Foundation Officer

AQHF | 2015 | ANNUAL REPORT 24 To support the great programs of the Foundation, donate today at aqha.com/foundation For more information contact the American Quarter Horse Foundation at P.O. Box 32111, 79120 • 2601 East I-40, 79104 Amarillo, TX • 806-378-5029 aqha.com/foundation • [email protected]