Naomi Blumenthal

I will surely miss Naomi, a wonderful and 50 plus year true friend. Talented without bounds. Have a wonderful afterlife.

A great and enormously influential horsewoman, as well an extraordinary Lady has passed, leaving countless friends, students, and associates bereft. One can only imagine the loss her beloved family feels. Naomi was quite literally a founder of the now hugely profitable Intercollegiate Equestrian industry as well a cornerstone of regional horseshows. Beyond this, she was a superb businesswoman-compassionate and caring human being-and always just darn good company with a ready laugh. Her...

To Shari & family,
My memories of Naomi extend far passed being just "friend". I began my horse show career with Naomi being the judge at many of the small open shows of that era. Later, when I attended Cazenovia College at the age of 30, Naomi was my "teacher" in a number of equine studies classes that I took. That relationship led to Naomi becoming my "employer", as I worked several years for her in the office and at ring-side for the shows held at the New York State Fair Coliseum. ...

A part of my “Horse Show Family” for approx. 40 years. I always respected her and appreciated her organizational talents. Enjoyed our conversations whenever we were in the same vicinity.......you are loved and respected, Naomi. I’m glad that I was able to see the recorded Zoom service. Learned so much more about this accomplished and loving person.
RIP, Naomi......you are appreciated.
Penny Rosenthal Carpenter

Naomi was a true professional in every way. No none sense and direct. When Naomi was around, things ran smoothly. So glad I got to know her.

Naomi was a great friend and fellow horsewoman. Our love of horses and horse show brought us together for over 35 years. She was a tough cookie yet a kind and devoted manager and organizer of some of the most prestigious horse shows in the country. I valued her friendship. Naomi, RIP! I will miss you, my friend!

We've been going to her state fair horse shows,miniature horse division, for over 25 yrs. She will be missed

Naomi helped and mentored and educated countless horse people over the years. After seeing her at so many horse shows for decades, it is inconceivable that she will not be at the next one. She will be greatly, greatly missed. My condolences to all of her family and her friends.

She was a great & kind woman. I always looked forward to seeing her & Peanut at the Fair