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Oklahoma Horsemen and Horses Inducted
into Quarter Horse Hall of Fame
Legendary Oklahoma horsemen and horses were inducted into
the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Fame on February 8th. The
ceremonies were held at the Sheraton Hotel – Reed Conference
Center in Midwest City.
Leading Quarter Horse trainer Jack Brooks was honored, along
with legendary Quarter Horse rider Roy Brooks. Bill Brewer,
Executive Vice President of American Quarter Horse Association
and former Oklahoman was also inducted along with A. B. Green
of Purcell, Oklahoma former leading breeder and owner of such
horses as Go Man Go, Barbara L, and Miss Olene.
Miss Jim 45, a 1966 red dun mare with near perfect conformation
that earned her 176 grand champion mare titles was inducted,
along with all time leading money earner and two time world
champion racehorse Refrigerator. Ima Cool Skip, a three time
world champion and superior halter horse was also honored
as well as the legendary Quarter Horse stallion Jet Deck, former
World Champion and producer of Supreme Champion and World
Champion offspring in halter, performance, and racing.
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Hall of Fame was created by the
Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association in 2004 as a means of
honoring people and horses that are or were significant in the
growth and success of the Quarter Horse Industry.
Table sponsors for this year’s event included Terry Bell and
Bud Hill, Elite Trailers, Heritage Place Sales, Bob Moore Farms,
M5 Performance Horses, Jim and Marilyn Helzer, Ed Melzer
and Speedhorse Magazine.
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