Person · 1994
NRHA Hall of Fame · Inducted 1994
Clark Bradley
2x NRHA Futurity Champion · NRHA President · Inducted 1994
The son of "Stretch" Bradley, Clark carried on the family legacy in extraordinary fashion. Born in Hilliard, Ohio, he joined his father in training horses and went on to win the NRHA Open Futurity twice — in 1968 and 1974. He served as NRHA President, taught at the University of Findlay for 26 years, judged at the AQHA World Show four times and the NRHA Derby three times, and was named AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year in 2001. Father and son are both NRHA Hall of Famers.
Career Highlights
- 2x NRHA Open Futurity Champion — 1968 and 1974; multiple All American Quarter Horse Congress wins across reining, western pleasure, roping, and cutting
- 26 years at the University of Findlay — coached multiple IHSA National Championship teams; helped develop the western equestrian program alongside the Wilkinson legacy
- NRHA President · AQHA Director · AQHA Professional Horseman of the Year 2001 — joined his father Stretch in both the NRHA and AQHA Halls of Fame
- Hilliard, Ohio · Passed away January 18 (year withheld)
Class of 1994