The Pinto Horse Association is sad to announce the passing of one of its long-time member, judge, and friend John Abrams.
From working as an arena crew member to being in the judge box, John Abrams was no stranger to the show pen. He was involved with national breed shows for over 30 years. Abrams has served the American Quarter Horse Association for more than 18 years. He has also worked the PtHA World Show, AQHA World Show, APHA National and World Show, and the Appaloosa Nationals.
When it comes to judging horse shows, Abrams had acquired quite a list. Holding judge cards with 11 associations, he had the opportunity to judge every major breed association’s National or World show. He had also judged several international shows, traveling to Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Germany, Honduras, New Zealand, the Netherlands, Sweden, Uruguay and Mexico. He had his PtHA judge card since 1983. Abrams was an active supported of youth and has served on the Oklahoma 4-H Advisory Council for four years and has been the Chairman of the Oklahoma 4-H horse Show for over 10 years.
Abrams was from Edmond, Okla. and lived with his wife, Susan Abrams. Together, they owned a training facility, specializing in Youth and Amateur halter and performance horses for over 25 years.
John passed away October 25, 2016.
