Person · 1993
NRHA Hall of Fame · Inducted 1993
Dick Pieper
Master Horseman · NRHA President · Inducted 1993
Born on a farm in Southern Ohio, Dick Pieper became one of the most respected horsemen in western performance history. A decorated competitor, judge, author, and clinician, he shaped the careers of riders and trainers across four decades. His common-sense approach and gift for communication made him as influential in the clinic pen as in the show pen.
"Sharing his knowledge was as natural as breathing, and he was a master storyteller who never failed to see each new day as an opportunity for adventure."— Cheryl Cody, co-author
Career Highlights
- 1977 NRHA Futurity Champion on Spanish Mountain; Co-Reserve Champion in 1979 on Cee Blair Masota
- Past President of the NRHA — served during the adoption of the modern judging system and relocation of the Futurity to Oklahoma City
- Author of The Language of Horsemanship co-written with Cheryl Cody; held judge's cards in NRHA, AQHA, NCHA, and NRCHA
- Pieper Ranch, Marietta, Oklahoma · Passed away May 15, 2022, age 82
Class of 1993