Richard BEST

We would like to send Dick's family our condolences and sympathy from Rod & Judy Jones on behalf of the Bluegrass & Traditional Country Music Society of Australia.

Another of my best friends has been called home, our thoughts go out to Selma and the family. I have known Dick and Selma through his love of the five string banjo and although a trader as sharp as a razor, Dick had never pushed me to buy one of his banjos. Dick and Selma always greeted me as a member of the family and I have enjoyed the pleasure of their hospitality and their company for many years. I especially remember Dick asking me to play him an especially difficult tune, which he picked up almost immediately and changed into his special style, saying" I knew it was an easy tune, a couple of notes had me stalled,that all" This was the man I knew and loved. Brotherly love is one of life's strongest ties and this what I shared with my adopted brother, Dick Best. Real men are not supposed to cry but my tears are for my loss, I have lost someone who meant the world to me and the world is a different place now I no longer have Dick to visit. I will visit Selma whenever I go to Tamworth and share my memories with her. A greater horseman and friend never graced the saddle than Dick Best. Life is change, not all changes I would choose.

Dick, you towered above other Men, you were my early and lasting inspiration with horses and in life a close loving friend for over 50 years
Kevin Cholmondeley-Smith, New Zealand

Our sincere condolences to Selma, Peter & Eric and families. His was a life well lived and we will miss him. Kevin, Helen, Mark & Chris Harris

Sympathy to Selma and family on the loss of Dick. He was an important part of Arabian horse history and life in this country.

My sincere condolences to Selma Peter, Eric and their families. Dick was a wonderful horseman and taught much of what I know today. May he rest in peace, unfortunately I will not be able to make it on Thursday.. Jill Gregson, Burren-Dah Stud

Sincere Condolences to the Family from Ross Mathew, formerly Wagga Ag College Arabians.

Condolances Selma and family, I will not be able to travel to tamworth to be with you for the Service. My thoughts will be with you all at this time.