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Ann Rickard Haller

1962 - 2019

BORN

1962

DIED

2019

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Manassas, Virginia

Ann Haller Obituary

Ann Rickard
Haller
September 2, 1962-
August 25, 2019
Chesapeake City , MD- Mrs. Ann Rickard Haller passed away August 25, 2019 in Manassas, Va at the age of 56. She was born Sept 2, 1962 at Fort Benning, Ga to the late Col. Daniel Rickard and Meta Stuart Fooks Rickard.
Ann is survived by her mother, Meta Fooks Rickard of Columbus, Ga; her brothers Paul Rickard (Brooke) of Midland Ga and Col. Tom Rickard (Elizabeth) of Ft. Meade, Md; her aunts Mary Alice "Tuke" Shoemaker of Belton Tx and Mary Bolling Fooks Whittemore of Falmouth, Me; and her uncles Robert Fooks (Peggy) of Norfolk, Va and James Rickard (Kay) of Traverse City, Mi.
Ann was preceded in death by her late husband Mr. Roger Haller and by her father Col. Daniel Rickard.
Ann's love of horses and her involvement in the equestrian world began at the age of eight with the assistance of her aunt, Tuke Shoemaker, who introduced Ann to Pony Club. This grew into a lifetime passion and career, and led to her meeting and marrying a giant in the equestrian world, Roger Haller.
Working both together with Roger and on her own, Ann traveled the nation and the world, working everything from local horse shows to huge international events. Through it all, she always found time to work with the United States Pony Club.
With her quick smile and can-do attitude, Ann made countless friends throughout the equestrian world, friends who are shocked and saddened by her sudden passing.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am this Saturday, August 31st at Trinity Episcopal Church on First Avenue in Columbus, with reception following.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the United States Pony Club Annual Fund (PonyClub.org/giving/annualfund), or to the Roger Haller Education Fund (USEAFoundation.org/donate).

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Published by Ledger-Enquirer from Aug. 28 to Aug. 30, 2019.

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Debbie Rose

August 22, 2022

It is hard to believe it has been 3 years since we lost Ann. I miss her friendship and her bubbly personality everyday.

Anastasia Curwood

August 30, 2019

Ann was a privilege to know and I will miss her. Hers is a huge loss to many.

Robyn

August 29, 2019

My most heartfelt condolences to Ann's beloved family, friends, and four-legged loves. I hear her voice bellowing at me from the parking lot, like it is happening right now, while Fiesta and I waited patiently in the arena for her to come flying down.

I swear Fiesta's eyes lit up when she saw her and heard her voice. And I'm sure it had nothing to do with the endless sugar coming from Ann's pocket. Fiesta was a sugar hound and Ann fed her fix!

I'm still trying to process this loss and am thinking of everything who feels the same.

Paula Horne

August 28, 2019

He smile ,enthusiasm and kindness will be missed by all who ever met her. She was a friend to everyone and made everyone feel special. RIP dear friend

James Holland

August 28, 2019

I am very sad to hear of the loss of such a wonderful person. I knew Ann from Leavenworth and the barn and pony club in 1977. I had just gotten back in touch a couple months ago when she ran into my sister. She was always a ball of fire in the barn. Besides the barn and the horses I also remember sledding with the Rickards on Snake Hill. Rest in peace Ann.

Ann coaching Sarah Beth at the American Eventing Championships

Jennifer Mata

August 28, 2019

There has never been, nor will there ever be, another woman like Ann Haller. She had this way of making every person on earth feel interesting and important and like they could do anything that they set their mind to.
My daughter was lucky enough to live around the corner from Ashland Farm and took a lesson with Ann just about every week from the time she was ten till she moved to college (always on Ann time). Ann helped her achieve her B certification in Pony Club and was hands down the single most important person in her life during those very formative years. I credit Ann for helping her become the independent, responsible and self-aware young adult that she is today and see so much of Ann in her when she is teaching others to ride and care for their horses.
I pray for God's peace to all who loved Ann and will miss her as much as we do. But I know Ann will live on in all those she taught over the years.

Jean Yendall

August 28, 2019

Ann never met a stranger. I had the honor to know both Roger and Ann. Both were the most amazing individuals and there is a hole in our lives without them. RIP sweet lady. Till we meet again.

Debbie Rose

August 28, 2019

There is a big hole in my heart at Ann's passing. She and I met 16 years ago when I moved to GA and moved my horse to Ashland Farm. We became good friends and had lots of great adventures together with Master & Sky. I loved hearing her stories of her time with Aunt Tuky and all her adventures with Roger. Ann's other passion was cooking. Her dinner parties were full of laughter and great food. My heartfelt condolences to her family. She was a flame put out too soon. See ya, love ya, bye Ann❤

Debbie Rose

August 28, 2019

There is a hole in my heart from Ann's passing. I met Ann 16 years ago when I moved to GA and boarded my horse at Ashland Farm. We immediately became good friends and had lots of adventures together with Master & Sky. I loved hearing Ann's stories of her time with her Aunt Tuke and her adventures with Roger. Ann's other passion was cooking and her dinner parties were always full of laughter & great food. My heartfelt condolences go to her family. She was a flame put out too soon. See ya, love ya, bye Ann❤

Terry Lahnstein

August 27, 2019

Condolences to the entire family. I met Ann at the Ft. Benning Hunt Club and have very fond memories of her and her horse, Andy. She was a delight to be around and I truly enjoyed working with her in the Benning Pony Club. She will be missed greatly.

Boo Major

August 27, 2019

I am so deeply saddened by Ann's passing. Having known her both in the eventing world and her assistance in helping NCEA Collegiate Equestrian follow the rules at our championship. She was a stickler for attention to detail behind that very bright smile.. i thoroughly enjoyed every minute of being with Ann (and Roger). I wish i could be in Columbus for her memorial. I'm sure there will be laughter and tears when everyone starts telling their Ann stories. I know i have a bunch. Thinking of Ann's family that I never met but know she loved and admired.

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