Author, Joan Gilbert, of Hallsville, MO passes away on October 31, 2013. Joan is most well known perhaps as a member of the Editorial Staff for Saddle & Bridle Magazine, the oldest equine publication in the country. Joan was an accomplished journalist, writer and author of over 700 works, both […]
The Missouri Horse Shows Association and the entire equine community lost a valued friend and supporter on August 2, with the passing of past president and long-time board member Dean Hodge.
Alice Neihardt Thompson with daughter Erica
Skyrim Stables
Columbia, Missouri
Ninety one year old Alice Neihardt Thompson graciously accepted the Jeff Shikles Memorial Ditinguished ServiceTrophy for Lifetime Achievement during the MHSA yearly award’s presentation. Held at the Peachtree Convention Center in Columbia, Mo., on January 26, 2013, the presentation was made by former MHSA president, Sarah Book-er.
Longtime horse trainer and riding instructor, Mrs. Thompson still resides at her be-loved Skyrim Stables north of Columbia. A forty year partnership with W.B. Cook pro-duced the great stallion, Skyrim’s Bourbon Stone wall and many champions sired by him and his son, Skyrim’s Bourbonaire.