PG . 23 their father , to become top Youth competitors , showing off their abilities on the ‘ Ranch ’ team . Greg sadly lost his lovely wife , Pat , in 2014 , after a long illness . This wonderful couple had time for everyone , and will always be remembered by AQHA members , as well as the greater equine community .
Great friend , Richard Mulcahy , spoke very highly of Greg , and believes he did so much for the King Ranch brand in Australia .
‘ A Greg Gilpin trained horse could do anything ,’ Richard recalls . ‘ Competing on the one mount in just about every event was often the case for Greg at the County of Cumberland Quarter Horse Association shows . From Bridle Path Hack , Western Pleasure and Trail to the more demanding classes of Western Riding , Reining , and Working Cowhorse , Greg really did touch so many equine disciplines . He never took anyone or anything for granted and was always appreciative of the amazing opportunities presented to him ! Greg Gilpin was a friend , father , mentor , master horseman , teacher , critic and an all-round good guy . I ’ ll miss breaking my mate out of the Bowral retirement home for a Chinese lunch and picking his brain for tips whenever I ’ d forgotten something . Greg helped me to feed my family for years with the skills he taught me , and I ’ ll forever be in his debt !’
R . I . P . Greg Gilpin , with condolences extended out to his family & friends . An inspiration to many people , Greg will be sadly missed .
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