The Ole Man

Induction into the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honor that can be bestowed by the American Quarter Horse Association. Those chosen for induction are recognized for their lifetime of accomplishments and service. The horses in the Class of 2018 are Maroon (TB), Otoe, Runaway Winner, Smart Chic Olena and The Ole Man.The four men and two women who will join the Hall of Fame are Abigail Kawananakoa of Nuevo, California; Dr. Tom Lenz of Louisburg, Kansas; the late AQHA Past President Gene Graves of Grand Island, Nebraska; Georga and the late Raymond Sutton of Gettysburg, South Dakota; and the late Robert Sutherland of Kansas City, Missouri.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

I had a son of The Ole Man. He was AAA on the track, won AQHA Halter Classes as a yearling, and placed in Open Western Pleasure classes. I rode him in WPRA Rodeos and was 2nd in the PRCA Great Lakes Circuit on him. He was gorgeous, talented and smart. The best horse I ever had!

[@enzomahalo2433]

Good story and thank you for sharing. 🐎

[@lurenacornella6588]

The old man looks just like my dads stallion Diamond 2 bars.

[@fionaobrien3954]

This is my horses grandpa!

[@shannonross6786]

This was my horse's grandfather too! I had my sweetheart for almost 20 years. I cannot find anything like him.

[@tracyjohnson5023]

Me too!

[@tracyjohnson5023]

@@shannonross6786 it’s a shame that this bloodline is dying out

[@lynnehuff9659]

@@tracyjohnson5023 I don't think they are.

[@lynnehuff9659]

Nice video, but come on Three Bars is not a foundation horse, and he's a Thoroughbred. Did Richard Kleberg really say about The Old Man that "he was the last true Quarter Horse Sire" ? Maybe he was speaking about versatility and it was taken out of context. What about Little San Peppy, and Peppy San Badger, and a host of others?