Our News Home Page Our News Archives

Equine Obituary - Black Diamond Ritz
Wednesday, March 22, 2017



The Report has recently learned of the passing of Black Diamond Ritz. At the time of his passing he was owned by the partnership of Zinter & Doran.

Sired by He’s Puttin’ On The Ritz and out of a Coin’s Sleeper mare, Black Diamond Ritz was foaled on March 12, 2002. The black stallion was lead in the Yearling division by Bobby and Dr. Roger Richards under the ownership of Bobby and Freda Jones. 

Despite a short show ring career, Black Diamond Ritz will leave his legacy through his offspring. He is the sire of several notable show ring stars including: RWC Ritz’s Diamond Broker, WC Hey Pretty Girl, WC Adorable Diamond, WC The Camp Town Lady, Marquis, Firestone Black Ritz and I’m A Farmer’s Daughter.

Black Diamond Ritz will be missed by all who had the privilege to know him.
 

More Stories

  • Double Duty: For Watts men, it’s game on … times two

    A typical work day for both Dale and Josh Watts of Summit, Mississippi is nothing but typical. In its most basic form, it’s long. Oftentimes, it requires a full-court press … but neither Dale or Josh would have it any other way.  Read More

  • Youth Spotlight: Landon Coffey

    The following Q&A took place between Landon Coffee and Walking Horse Report editorial director Sadie Fowler... Read More

  • ReporTV Interview with Emma Wright

    In the interview that follows, Emma Wright shares her thoughts following her World Championship acclaim with Extra Special Jose in the Youth 11 & Under Mare class for the second year in a row. Read More

  • Latest Issue 8 23 19

    Read More

  • Rowdy crowd really turns up the heat Friday morning

    Twelve classes showed in front Celebration spectators Friday morning, Aug. 23 and entertained a lively group of spectators. In fact, the heat inside the Calsonic Arena was hotter than it had been so far this week with a hearty group of fans cheering loudly class after class. Half of the morning’s classes were dedicated to the youth riders of the industry... Read More

  • Live action art … PHOTO OPS ENCOURAGED!

    There’s a new addition to this year’s Celebration grounds and anyone who likes taking photos or loves social media needs to check it out! The exciting new feature can be found hanging on the big brick wall outside the Celebration office and folks won’t miss it as they walk by, thanks to the eye-catching piece of art made by Crystal O’Neal, owner of Paint with Pizazz in Shelbyville, Tennessee... Read More

  • Youth Spotlight: Harper Grider

    The following Q&A took place between Walking Horse Report editorial director Sadie Fowler and Harper Grider, daughter of Brent and Courtney Grider of Columbia, Kentucky... Read More

  • Highlights on ReporTV

    See highlights from the 81st annual Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration on ReporTV! Read More

  • Youth Spotlight: Ashtyn Claire Brown

    The following Q&A took place between Walking Horse Report Editorial Director Sadie Fowler and Ashtyn Claire Brown, daughter of Carla and Barrow Brown of Culleoka, Tennessee... Read More

  • ReporTV Interview with Jennifer Barr

    In the interview that follows, Jennifer Barr shares her thoughts on the new additions to the TWHBEA National Futurity...  Read More