ARMORALL PASSES AT WHITE PINE

Armorall, under the direction of Bill Reel, collapsed in the line-up Saturday night in the Stake Class at White Pine and succumbed to an aneurysm.

Owner, Bob Michael, of Winchester, Va. recently purchased the nine-year-old chestnut stallion and was looking forward to their career together.  The Bill Reel Stables family will miss his gentle demeanor and natural ability.

The Scoop sends its condolences to the Michael’s family, Bill Reel Stables and to all whom Armorall has touched.

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STATEMENT REGARDING THE PASSING OF ARMORALL

10/28/07

Statement Regarding Armorall

Bill Reel Stables & Bob Michael would like to thank everyone for their many calls and kind comments following the unexpected passing of Armorall this past Saturday night at the East Tennessee Walking Horse Trainers and Auxiliary Show at White Pine, TN.

The show veterinarian, Dr. Larry Mangum, DVM, performed an autopsy this morning where he concluded that Armorall succumbed to an aortic root rupture caused by an aneurysm.

Armorall will be greatly missed by all that knew this bold chestnut stallion whose natural ability and gentle giant persona made him such a great ambassador of our breed. No one will miss him more than the Bill Reel Stables family who grew to love this great stallion over the past few months. We are grateful to have gotten to spend these last few months in awe of his talent.

Once again, thank you to everyone for their many comforting comments in this time of great sorrow.