In Memoriam - People

Hans Guenter Winkler with Laura Kraut ©Mary Phelps 2017 Hans Günter Winkler, (born July 24, 1926, Barmen [now Wuppertal], Germany—died July 9, 2018, Warendorf), German equestrian champion who was the most decorated Olympic show jumper of all time,...

Veterinarian Doug Herthel. Photo courtesy of Platinum Performance Noted Veterinarian Doug Herthel succumbed to a 17-month long, hard fought battle with Lewy body disease, a progressive and aggressive form of dementia,” his sons Mark and Troy Herthel...

Judith Noone, 79, passed away on March 20, 2018. She was a long-time resident of North Abington MA, and she wintered with her son Tom in Florida where she could be close to the sport of dressage that she loved. Judith was a positive force for...

Lisa was a wonderful woman, beautiful both inside and out. She was loved, is now missed, and will forever be cherished by everyone that knew her. She was a great wife that uplifted her husband; a wonderful mother that championed her daughter and a...

It’s with heavy hearts that we ask you to send us your memories, photos, and tributes of our long-time friend, organizer and ADS TD Erika Matulich. We will be celebrating her life in our May 2018 issue of The Whip. Please send high resolution images...

Dr Pearse Lyons (IRL), 1944-2018 Dr. Pearse Lyons, the Irish-born entrepreneur and founder of the Alltech animal nutrition group, has died in Kentucky (USA) from complications following routine heart surgery. He was 73. Born in Dundalk, Co Louth, he...

Hunter Harrison (left) with Mason Phelps The National Horse Show is saddened by the passing our beloved friend and loyal patron, Hunter Harrison. Harrison served as the National Horse Show Chairman of the Board of Directors from 2011-2017 and...

Gladstone, N.J. - It is with great sadness that the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation announces the passing of legendary equestrian William "Bill" Steinkraus on Nov. 29 at the age of 92. A five-time Olympian, four-time medal winner and...

Gillian Rolton (AUS), double Olympic gold medallist and former member of the FEI Eventing Committee, here with her horse Fred in 1992, has passed away after a long battle with cancer. She was 61. (Photo: FEI/Equestrian Australia) Gillian Rolton (AUS)...

Stanley Rumbough Jr., pictured with his wife Janne Rumbough in 2012, has died at age 97. (Photo: Meghan McCarthy/Daily News File Photo) Stanley M. Rumbough Jr., an entrepreneur, distinguished veteran, philanthropist, activist and longtime civic...