Sheila Varian
Sheila Varian (August 8, 1936 – March 6, 2016) was an American breeder and trainer of Arabian horses. She was born in Santa Maria, California. Her career began in 1963. She used vaquero-influenced methods of training horses.
Sheila Varian | |
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 Sheila Varian, April 2010 at Varian Arabians | |
| Born | August 8, 1936 |
| Died | March 6, 2016 (aged 79) |
| Occupation | Arabian horse breeder, trainer, owner |
| Known for | Horsewoman, Cowgirl Hall of Fame inductee |
Varian produced many famous Arabian horses who won many show horses in the United States. Varian received many awards from the United States Equestrian Federation. She was added into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2003.
Varian died in Arroyo Grande, California from ovarian cancer on March 6, 2016. She was aged 79.[1]
Sheila Varian Media
Mares and foals in a field at Varian Arabians
Desperado V - Sunday 4*Varian Arabians "Spring Fling" presentation of horses, 2002
Jullyen El Jamaal with Sheila Varian
The stylized "V" freeze brand now identifies Varian-bred horses
Varian stallion Maclintock V in vaquero style bridle
Varian Arabians*Varian Arabians "Spring Fling" presentation of horses, 2002
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References
- ↑ "Arabian Horse legend, Sheila Varian, Dies at 79". Horse Talk.com. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
Other websites
- Thwaites, Jeanne. "Sid Spencer". Full excerpt of section on Spencer from Horses in the West, footnoted above. Archived 2011-07-17 at the Wayback Machine
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