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Roger Ott, 1943–2007
Roger Ott of Bakersfield, California, passed away March 13, 2007. A long-time Appaloosa contributor, Roger was a part of the Appaloosa show world since the early 1960’s. He was a trainer, judge and recently inducted into the Cal-Western Appaloosa Hall of Fame for his contributions to the California Appaloosa industry. He was an original promoter of the working cow horse and had much to do with the development and promotion of working cow horse competitions in California and the world as a whole. He also spoke at Color Breed Council seminars on the working cow horse class. He judged the National Show, and led groundbreaking changes that allowed judges with handicaps to judge after he had suffered a stroke about eight years ago. Also, he and his wife, Toni, established the Golden Empire Regional Club, which is still operating and putting on shows in the Bakersfield area. His wife Toni and his two daughters survive him.
Dan Gilbert Said,
March 29, 2007 @ 10:39 pm
I’m the current President of the Golden Empire Appaloosa Horse Club. I got involved with the G.E.A.H.C. about two our three yeas ago and Roger was there to welcome the new members. He was glad that we were there and if we need anything to come by and see him. I’m glad that our lives crossed paths and I wish that I could have learned more from him. I want ot say as with everyone you know learn as much as you can from those that have been around the barn alot longer because they have so much to teach. Thank you Roger for the time I had.