Welton Stud founder Sam Barr dies

[JoG]

Just seen on the BE site that Sam sadly died on April 30th

http://www.britisheventing.com/news...9&sectionTitle=Latest+Eventing+News+Headlines

Will always remember him very kindly and proudly giving me a guided tour of his stud and horses when I was studying at Hartpury (many years ago! )

RIP Sam thank you for all the great horses

 

[trick123]

Oh shame, doesn't seem that long ago when we saw him on his motorised schooter, a very wise and clever horse breeder.

 

[Dexter]

He offered me a job once and its still one of my biggest regrets that I didnt take it

RIP

 

[millhouse]

Rest in peace Sam.

 

[Caledonia]

One of the few people instrumental in changing the face of British sports horse breeding. He chose bloodlines that he believed would produce the perfect event horse, and wasn't swayed by the fickle trends of fashionable stallions.
He was proven right so often.

A true great of the horse world, RIP Sam, you will be sorely missed.

 

[Dizzle]

Oh gosh, how sad

I used to ride opposite his house, some stunning horses

 

[Firewell]

Oh how sad! I lived down the road from him and I used to see him ride up our lane frequently and he was well into his 80's then. He was always mounted on an impeccable horse (of course!).

RIP Sam Barr a true horseman

 

[Tannis]

A real loss. He and his wife had such vision and belief in British breeding. A true role model.

 

[dieseldog]

Very Sad. He bought a mare of me once for his breeding program.

 

[JayBeVee]

Rest in peace Sam`- and thanks for all the lovely horses. had a grand-daughter of Gameful for 30 years, a real good'un. Condolences to family.