IN a week that featured breeders of Olympic selection, Global Champions Tour placing, European Children on Horses team selection and numerous RDS qualifications, the Hughes family lost one of the most committed stalwarts of all their breeding and competition successes.

Thomas Hughes, West Palm Beach, Florida passed away on Friday morning (June 18th), his love for the equine sport was only surpassed by his love for his wife of 52 years Maria, son Thomas J, and daughters Heather, Laura and Emily as well as a gorgeous growing group of grandchildren.