Tributes
The Foundation has received donations from the following in memory or in honor of these horses.
If a photo is not provided by the donor, a horse silhouette is chosen.
A written tribute for each horse may be accessed by clicking on their photo.
To pay tribute to your horse, please go to our DONATE NOW page and select In Honor or In Memory for more details.
Please click here for a printable Tribute donation form to mail with your check.
CHAMPION LEVEL
Traveler
Deanna Wicks
Donated by:
REBECCA WILLIAMS
Traveler
Deanna Wicks
Donated by:
REBECCA WILLIAMS
When we met Traveler, he was nearing his fourth birthday. This giant of a horse was cantering around his field with his best friend, a small goat. We knew he needed to come home with us immediately. Through the next twenty and a half years, Traveler brought indescribable joy to us. Together, we learned how to work hard. Together, we learned how to be strong. Together, we learned how to have fun. Together, we learned how to challenge our fears. Together, we grew. We played, we showed, we went for adventures, and we became each other’s match. He knew me better than I knew myself. “You are a great champion. When you ran, the ground shook, the sky opened, and mere mortals parted. Parted the way to victory, where you'll meet me in the winner's circle, where I'll put a blanket of flowers on your back." — Cale Crane
Wallingford
Donated by:
Edward L. Bowen
Wallingford
Donated by:
Edward L. Bowen
Following a sense of adventure, goaded by an already established love of Thoroughbred racing,
I caught a horse van from Ft.Lauderdale, FL, to Monmouth Park between semesters while 19 years
old in the summer of 1962. After a few weeks as a hotwalker, I was assigned three horses to groom.
Wallingford was a mid to high-level claimer, but a champion in my eyes. In the stall,
he presented a mixture of controlled strength, glistening form, comforable scent.
On the race track, he won on back to back Saturdays. Neither race had a glamorous name,
but neither needed one for Wallingford to linger in memory.
RESERVE CHAMPION LEVEL
Leonardo
Steven & Abigail Violin
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Leonardo
Steven & Abigail Violin
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Jaromir
Susan Schmitt Winchester
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Jaromir
Susan Schmitt Winchester
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Lancelot Platinum
Marissa Maroni
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Lancelot Platinum
Marissa Maroni
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Landia 5
Susan Schmitt Winchester
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Landia 5
Susan Schmitt Winchester
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2022 Complexity / Bluegrass Miss
Troy Rankin
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2022 Complexity / Bluegrass Miss
Troy Rankin
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2023 CHARLATAN / SHERIFFA
Windylea Farm, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2023 CHARLATAN / SHERIFFA
Windylea Farm, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Maple Leaf Mel
Donated by:
Colleen McLaughlin
Maple Leaf Mel
Donated by:
Colleen McLaughlin
Seize The City
Janet and Gary Anderson
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Seize The City
Janet and Gary Anderson
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Ricky LBM
Ryan Todd
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Ricky LBM
Ryan Todd
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Chabalito
James Evans
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Chabalito
James Evans
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Apollo
Elizabeth O’Neill
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Apollo
Elizabeth O’Neill
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Fancy Liquor
Skychai Racing, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Fancy Liquor
Skychai Racing, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Charmeur
Rebecca Darwin
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Charmeur
Rebecca Darwin
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Beat The Drums
River Bend Farm
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Beat The Drums
River Bend Farm
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Seize The City
Donated by:
Janet and Gary Anderson
Seize The City
Donated by:
Janet and Gary Anderson
Fillion Firefly CF
Denise Argast
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Fillion Firefly CF
Denise Argast
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Coupe de Chance
Leigh Gallagher
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Coupe de Chance
Leigh Gallagher
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Resolute
KJ Equine LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Resolute
KJ Equine LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Furst Quarterbac
Christina Morin Horseshoe Farm
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Furst Quarterbac
Christina Morin Horseshoe Farm
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Parisian Diva
Melinda Golden
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Parisian Diva
Melinda Golden
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Glitter Appeal
Hermitage Operations, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Glitter Appeal
Hermitage Operations, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Essential
Sandra Brooks
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
Essential
Sandra Brooks
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
Jack Daniels
Mary K. Curran
Donated by:
Mary Curran
Jack Daniels
Mary K. Curran
Donated by:
Mary Curran
Vegas de Gravelotte
Shannon Hicks
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Vegas de Gravelotte
Shannon Hicks
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2021 Bee Jersey / Brown Lace
Aaron Haberman
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2021 Bee Jersey / Brown Lace
Aaron Haberman
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Sammy
Bunny Matthius
Donated by:
Kathleen Schappel-Lackey
Sammy
Bunny Matthius
Donated by:
Kathleen Schappel-Lackey
Foxy
Vicki Chung
Donated by:
Emily Black
Foxy
Vicki Chung
Donated by:
Emily Black
Commentary
John & Stephanie Ingram
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Commentary
John & Stephanie Ingram
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Code Of Kings
Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Code Of Kings
Ironhorse Racing Stable LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Mad For Smarty
Madison Scott
Donated by:
Julie Witt
Mad For Smarty
Madison Scott
Donated by:
Julie Witt
Roaring Lion
Donated by:
Dawna Wood
Roaring Lion
Donated by:
Dawna Wood
2023 Munnings / Bonanza Betty
Dr. Jerry Bilinski
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2023 Munnings / Bonanza Betty
Dr. Jerry Bilinski
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Treldegaards Sheri
Irene Greenberg
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Treldegaards Sheri
Irene Greenberg
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Persimmon
LeeAnn W Ablin
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
Persimmon
LeeAnn W Ablin
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
It’s Classified
Hardie Horses LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
It’s Classified
Hardie Horses LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Forbidden Kingdom
Brian Burnap
Donated by:
Brian Burnap
Forbidden Kingdom
Brian Burnap
Donated by:
Brian Burnap
Sparkle Deelites
Bergen Stables
Donated by:
Annie Johnson
Sparkle Deelites
Bergen Stables
Donated by:
Annie Johnson
Avendarol
Jenny Sutton
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
Avendarol
Jenny Sutton
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
Gansters Paradise
Susan Banks
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
Gansters Paradise
Susan Banks
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
Frisky Cheerleader
Alastair Muirhead
Donated by:
Alastair Muirhead
Frisky Cheerleader
Alastair Muirhead
Donated by:
Alastair Muirhead
In honor of our 19 year old Race Horse and Broodmare
Bucky
Donated by:
Susie Raisher
Bucky
Donated by:
Susie Raisher
As loved as a horse could be.
Roxy Quilichini
Stephanie Quilichini
Donated by:
Trish Hertsgaard
Roxy Quilichini
Stephanie Quilichini
Donated by:
Trish Hertsgaard
Roxy was much loved and is greatly missed.
Say It Ain’t Soni
Joe Sexton
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Say It Ain’t Soni
Joe Sexton
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Lantern
Dr. H Malluche / Silesia Farm
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Lantern
Dr. H Malluche / Silesia Farm
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Half Pint
Caroline Berley
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Half Pint
Caroline Berley
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Munny Bolt
Sheila Rosenblum
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Munny Bolt
Sheila Rosenblum
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Flirt
Jasmin Becker, Mane Imports LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Flirt
Jasmin Becker, Mane Imports LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Roaring Lion and Ben's Cat
Donated by:
Lisa Frieze
Roaring Lion and Ben's Cat
Donated by:
Lisa Frieze
To help with your colic research, in memory of Ben's Cat and Roaring Lion, gone much too soon, much loved and greatly missed.
Gibbs
Cyndi Kurth
Donated by:
Amy Carrier
Gibbs
Cyndi Kurth
Donated by:
Amy Carrier
Somewhere in times' own space, There must be some sweet pastured place,Where creeks sing on and tall trees grow, Some paradise where horses go. For by the love that guides my pen I know great horses live again. -Stanley Harrison Grief is the price we pay for love - Queen Elizabeth I have lost horses before to injury, to old age, to sales. But this one hurts a little more. It hurts because my kind, sweet, wonderful young horse never got the chance to grow old. He didn't get the chance to grow old because his body was never right, was never going to be right.and I didn't know. I joked about his tripping, his clumsiness, his lack of balance he was only 4, then only 5, and growing like a weed. No one knew. Until last week when this kind brave young horse started falling. Not gracefully, not tripping. Falling face first onto the ground, not trying to catch himself, or balance. Something was Very Wrong. And so off to the Equine Hospital we went. And there it was discovered that this sweet young wonderful soul had a spine and neck that for the non horse people was filled with arthritis, with bone degeneration, with pinched nerves, oddly disintegrating ribs and bones. As soon as I saw the xrays I knew. The vets were kind. No false hope was offered. There was no surgical cure, no drug or procedure that would allow my young horse to live pain free. They warned that letting him loose in a pasture would lead to a catastrophic injury. They thought we had time. We brought Gibbs home. We thought we had time. Gibbs went downhill so fast that 2 days after that vet visit he was euthanized at the farm. My vet was, as always, kind and wonderful, and efficient. My "barn family" was there for me, as they always are. One of my best friends drove to be with me as he was laid to rest. Hug your horses today, because tomorrow is never promised.
Chance
Maggie Rikard
Donated by:
Maggie Rikard
Chance
Maggie Rikard
Donated by:
Maggie Rikard
All Horses
Donated by:
Ed Bowen
All Horses
Donated by:
Ed Bowen
A donation made to help all horses stay healthy.
Cartiano
Joni Werthan
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Cartiano
Joni Werthan
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Allie Rose
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Allie Rose
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Blackadder
Manzanita Stable LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Blackadder
Manzanita Stable LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Will Call
Richard Klein
Donated by:
Lavin Insurance
Will Call
Richard Klein
Donated by:
Lavin Insurance
Churchill ZF
Laura L. Freeman, DVM
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Churchill ZF
Laura L. Freeman, DVM
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Lysco Van De Vaelenberg
Julie Reinauer
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Lysco Van De Vaelenberg
Julie Reinauer
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Almost Mystical
Donated by:
Ken and Resia Ayres
Almost Mystical
Donated by:
Ken and Resia Ayres
In memory of our sweet mare Almost Mystical who brought us much joy as both
a race horse and a broodmare, giving us 9 great foals who earned over $900,000.
Charger & Gator Bite
Bergen Stables
Donated by:
Lisa Frieze
Charger & Gator Bite
Bergen Stables
Donated by:
Lisa Frieze
Beloved Boys of Bergen Stables. Gone too soon. Loved and remembered forever.
Royal Aire
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Royal Aire
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Aron V
Lori Golightly
Donated by:
Adam Golightly
Aron V
Lori Golightly
Donated by:
Adam Golightly
Cyndara
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Cyndara
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Left n' Right
Penelope Miller
Donated by:
Susie Raisher
Left n' Right
Penelope Miller
Donated by:
Susie Raisher
Legal Flight
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Legal Flight
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
American Grace
Russell Welch
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
American Grace
Russell Welch
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
B.E. Cavalletti Clover
Four Leaf Clover Group
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
B.E. Cavalletti Clover
Four Leaf Clover Group
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Lord Nelson
Stephanie Quilichini
Donated by:
Stephanie Quilichini
Lord Nelson
Stephanie Quilichini
Donated by:
Stephanie Quilichini
I spent time with Lord Nelson at Spendthift Farm. He was so Kind. I will miss my visits with him tremendously. RIP Nelson
Sir Winsome
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Sir Winsome
Donated by:
Karen Kerlin
Pearl Tiara
Deerfield Farm
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Pearl Tiara
Deerfield Farm
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Wilkes
Kristin Smith
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
Wilkes
Kristin Smith
Donated by:
Dietrich & Co Equine Insurance
RIVES
Dede McGehee
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
RIVES
Dede McGehee
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Just One Time
Commonwealth New Era Racing LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Just One Time
Commonwealth New Era Racing LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Quest for Glory
Maureen Burger
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Quest for Glory
Maureen Burger
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Just Howard
Skeedattle Associates
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Just Howard
Skeedattle Associates
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Olympico
Built to Win LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Olympico
Built to Win LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Fiduciary Duty
George Sharp
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Fiduciary Duty
George Sharp
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
tribute
Satin And Silk
Manzanita Stable LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Satin And Silk
Manzanita Stable LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Wind Dancer
Darlene Butler
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Wind Dancer
Darlene Butler
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Gus
Donated by:
Holly White
Gus
Donated by:
Holly White
The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
saved the life of my Gus. I am proud to be a part of the
team at Grayson that funds research at Cornell and
other Universities to improve the lives of all horses.
Eldorado H
BAH PHH Guardian
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Eldorado H
BAH PHH Guardian
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Doogielosthismind
Donated by:
Keith Stafford
Doogielosthismind
Donated by:
Keith Stafford
Freckles
Brian Burnap
Donated by:
Brian Burnap
Freckles
Brian Burnap
Donated by:
Brian Burnap
HARD TEN
Donated by:
Kenneth Ayres
HARD TEN
Donated by:
Kenneth Ayres
Hard Ten- 1989 Ohio Two-Year-Old Colt of the Year.
Stakes Winner of over $179,000 and ridden to victory
by Bill Shoemaker in the Loyalty Stakes at Thistledown.
He will always have a place in our hearts.
Monopoly Money
Remount Thoroughbreds LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Monopoly Money
Remount Thoroughbreds LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Emerice CCH Molenhof Z
Linda Langmeier
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Emerice CCH Molenhof Z
Linda Langmeier
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Dancing d’Oro
Fern Circle Stables, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Dancing d’Oro
Fern Circle Stables, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Maxx
Brian Burnap
Donated by:
Brian Burnap
Maxx
Brian Burnap
Donated by:
Brian Burnap
King of Miami
Patricia's Hope, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
King of Miami
Patricia's Hope, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Bernardini
Darley Jonabell Farm
Donated by:
Mary Beth Henley
Bernardini
Darley Jonabell Farm
Donated by:
Mary Beth Henley
Kaldero
Laura Giokas
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Kaldero
Laura Giokas
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Steady Fella
Diana Grunloh
Donated by:
DIANA GRUNLOH
Steady Fella
Diana Grunloh
Donated by:
DIANA GRUNLOH
Risen Star
Donated by:
Annie Johnson
Risen Star
Donated by:
Annie Johnson
20 Giftie Gie
Nice Guy Stables
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
20 Giftie Gie
Nice Guy Stables
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Cosworth
Marilyn Brady
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Cosworth
Marilyn Brady
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Gaelic Blue
Windylea Farm, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Gaelic Blue
Windylea Farm, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Krunch
Dr. Roger D. Spiess & Randy Klopp
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Krunch
Dr. Roger D. Spiess & Randy Klopp
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Sunshine City
Phil DiCosmo
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Sunshine City
Phil DiCosmo
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Galaxy EDI
Ann C. Damiano
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Galaxy EDI
Ann C. Damiano
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Miss Eau De Vie
Skychai Racing, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
Miss Eau De Vie
Skychai Racing, LLC
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2021 Colt Munnings/Stealthy
Pine Ridge Stables Ltd
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
2021 Colt Munnings/Stealthy
Pine Ridge Stables Ltd
Donated by:
Sterling Thompson Equine
