Gene was a breeder of the following horse breeds Appaloosa established in 1961, American Quarter Horse established 1958 and POA (Pony of the Americas) established in 1964.

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In 2004 Gene was awarded South Dakota Horseman Of The Year. Later in 2006 he was Inducted into the PTHA Judges Hall of Fame. Gene also accomplished POA Honors, Hall of Fame and became a POA Diamond Premier Breeder, which only six breeders have achieved this in the history of the breed.

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Not only was Gene well know with his breeding program, but was also involved with judging many horse shows around the globe. Major horse shows Gene judged included the following:

National Appaloosa Championship Show

Appaloosa World Championship Show

APHA World Championship Show

National Pinto Championship Show

1997 IBHA World Championship Show

2003 ABRA World Championship Show

AMHA National Championship Show

European Appaloosa Championship Show

European Paint Championship Show

Belgium National Appaloosa Championship Show

Netherlands Fall WRAN Championship Show

German Open Championship Show

2004 Netherlands Appaloosa Championship Show

2004 Netherlands Paint Championship Show

2004 Australian National Appaloosa Championship Show

2004 Australian National Palouse Pony Championship Show

2004 European Appaloosa Championship Show

2004 IBHA World Championship Show

2004 French National Appaloosa Championship Show

2004 French National APHA Championship Show

2004 French National AQHA Championship Show

2006 Pinto Horse World Championship Show

2006 European Appaloosa Championship Show

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