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Charles Kibler Obituary

Charles E. (Chuck) Kibler died November 8th in Tucson, Arizona of pneumonia. Kibler was born in Troy, Kansas November 25, 1934 and raised near Colorado Springs, Colorado. Kibler trained horses for over 50 years primarily in the Phoenix area. After a six year professional rodeo career Kibler chose to make his future with Arabian horses. He was particularly known for Western Pleasure and Reining horses. On Snaffle Bit Performance horses Kibler rode 29 Champions and 14 Reserve Champions. His National credits include 15 National Champions, 7 Reserve National Champions and 35 Top Ten Awards He was an Equine Science Instructor at Scottsdale Community College from 1976 to 1985. He was equally respected as a Judge being approved by USAE and IAHA. His judging took him as far away as Alaska and Brazil. At the time of his death Kibler was the Head Trainer at AI-Marah Arabians in Tucson, Arizona. He is survived by his loving wife Judy. Sisters: Dorthy Howells, Ilene Rowley, Georgann House and brothers: Elmore, Robert, and Allen. Also daughters: Kathryn and Shelly and son: Chuck. It is probable that his many peers and friends will have a commemorative event in the Phoenix area.

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Published by The Arizona Republic from Nov. 12 to Nov. 14, 2004.

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Ryan J Kelly

April 8, 2022

I offer my deepest condolences to a great man and even greater horseman whom I consider my mentor on all things horse training. I will greatly miss the many conversations we had regarding training and still to this very day I use his methods of training when I am working colts . I will miss him greatly.

Kathryn and Mark Triplett (Kibler)

March 4, 2006

Well this is to say farewell to my father who led a very accomplished life.



My last memory of my father was while he was at the Wrigley Horse Ranch on Catalina Island. My son Mark (now 24) and I visited him and his wife Judy. They both were doing an impressive job there and were being interviewed for a local magazine. Chuck was truly a horse lover and gave so much to the world he belonged to.



Please, if anyone would like to contact myself or my son Mark please do. We would love to see any pictures or articles people may still have regarding Chuck for a special family album. Please feel free to post any pictures you would like to at this site for the album.



My son and I have continued this guest book for one additional year so others may continue to visit it and to continue making entries honoring Chuck.



Our Condolences to Judy who was a devoted wife at Chuck's side for so many years, My sister Shelli, Niece Jessica (whom we miss greatly), My brother Mark and to the rest of our extended family throughout the U.S.



Lovingly submitted,

Kinney Jo Baughman-Baker

November 28, 2004

Chuck was my trainer for many years. I have the fondest of memories that will never be forgotten. I will miss you. My prayers and sympathy got out to his family.

Diana & Ken Baughman

November 27, 2004

Our family met Chuck when he was at Adams Arabian ranch in Scottsdale. He became a friend instantly, and will be missed. Our prayers go out to his family.

Jack & Marilou Mann

November 17, 2004

Chuck will be greatly missed by all of his friends in SAAHA. We lost a great man and a legend in the Arabian industry. Our love goes to Judy and his family.

Fay & Steve Bailey

November 13, 2004

We met Chuck at the SAAHA Silver Buckle Duels in Tucson this past September. He was a very special person and will be missed greatly. Our condolences to his family.

Eulene Radziewicz

November 12, 2004

I worked with Chuck and he was an extraordinary man and a dear friend. He could always make me smile. I will miss him dearly.

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