2016 Miniature Horse WORLD Issues October/November 2016 Vol 32 No 5 | Page 60

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From Belinda Bagby,
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In Memoriam
Joe Spino

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just wanted to let some of you that have been around as long
or longer than I, know that my best friend Cheryl Belcher
called today to let me know that her Dad Joe Spino went to
be with his Lord today. For those that did not know Joe, he and
Alfred Glass were some of the ones that helped in getting the
AMHA Minis known throughout the U.S. They started training under the name S & G Miniatures, in Ocala Florida, (they
had been very active in Paint horses prior) later they moved to
Whitesboro, Texas and took over the training and management
of the very well known, NFC FARM, Home of Hemlock Brooks
Egyptian King. They hosted some of the industrys first Top Production Sales in the history of AMHA for owners Bob and Sandy
Erwin, with some horses bringing well over $150,000.00 (just
a little of the old history). Joe and Al moved to Chapel Hill,
Tennessee where they retired. My thoughts are with Cheryl and
her sister Val Spino Raitz, along with his son and many grand
children.

1986 National Grand Champion Stallion
Owner- Sandy Erwin, Trainer- Joe Spino
Tony Greaves - They
were very special and
wonderful friends! Our
love to Cheryl and all
the family. They helped
set the standard for
both Miniature breeding and showing.

Wade Burns - So very
sorry for the loss of
Joe, friends of many
years and did lots together in the early days.
Joe was also one of the
first to start a Miniature horse syndicate
with the stallion, Flying
W Farms Little Blue
and he also owned the
great, Roan Ranger.
There was a day when
he and Al were the very
TOP in Miniatures.
Cheryl has always been
a special friend and
she and her Dad were
always very close.

Sami Scheuring - My
heart breaks a little to
hear this news. Many
wonderful times were
spent with my dear
friends Al and Joe. Rest
in Peace Joe. My love
to you Al.

1986 National Grand Champion Roadster (open, gentleman, ladies
and youth)-Flying W Farms Moonlight Bay- Joe Spino at the whip.
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