04/05/2026
Noble B S-SN 3/25/98-5/3/26
It was an honor to be one of his humans.
Noble B SSN touched countless lives in his 28 years, and everyone who knew him carries a favorite story. Whether he was sledding through fresh snow, giving a rider the thrill of a hunter pace, flying through a combine driving obstacle, prancing proudly through a parade, or performing in a ridden or driven drill team, Noble loved every moment. It never mattered whether he was in front of a sold out coliseum or simply working around home—he earned his nickname “Mr. Perfect” every single day.
Even when he did something unexpected—like jumping out of the round pen at the county fair to go find Heather—he did it with absolute style. He was the go to drill team horse, participating in countless ridden teams both on the flat and over fences, and he was the only horse to take part in every single Ohio Haflinger Driven Drill Team performance. No matter who held the reins, in the saddle or the carriage, he was always eager to give his best.
Noble excelled as a driving horse and was one of the finest leaders—Tandem or Team—that I ever had the privilege to drive. With no special preparation, he stepped into the role of tandem leader like he had been born for it. At 17, he competed in his very first CDE, leading a tandem with confidence and brilliance.
Though he spent his last years retired at the farm, he never stopped teaching the next generation—horse and human alike—what riding and driving should feel like. For all the extraordinary things he accomplished, what I will miss most is the sound of him galloping into the barn, calling out his hello the moment he heard his name.
Run free, my friend. Until we meet again.
