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Location: Deep South | Just posted by JB Quarter Horses:
Our beloved Chasin Firewater ascended to greener pastures on April 23, 2015.
We are eternally grateful to Dr. Cliff Honnas and his staff at Texas Equine Hospital. They exhausted every possible avenue to save Chasin from the catastrophic complications of a stifle injury that he initially received at the 2011 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
We greatly appreciated all the prayers, calls and texts from his many fans and followers during his convalescence.
Chasin was everything his breeder Vickie Adams envisioned him to be—a winner in the arena and a leader in the breeding barn with offspring earnings of nearly $500,000 from just four performance age crops to the arena.
For his owner Dee Braman, Chasin was so much more. He was the cornerstone of her program and made JB Quarter Horses a household name in the barrel racing industry. Dee graciously shared him with public, making him one of the most promoted, yet affordable, champion sons of Fire Water Flit. She took great pride in the fact that Chasin’s great genetics were available to “Mom-and-Pop” breeders and blue-collar barrel racers, saying everyone is capable of raising and training a great horses—or better yet, one that makes you simply smile.
Chasin made Dee smile. Just being in his presence made her eyes twinkle. Their personalities a perfect match.
Chasin was her dream horse—a gorgeous stallion with a pro rodeo, 1D resume that she could climb on and enjoy running. Chasin was also her beloved friend. Throughout this whole ordeal her only goal was to have him come home to where he could spend his days in leisure, where she could simply look at him and smile…for what he’s done, for what his offspring have done and are going to do, and for simply being here.
Chasin is a true legend now and will forever be in our hearts.
We miss you, Chasin. By God’s grace, we’ll meet you again.
~Your family at JB Quarter Horses |
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Location: Kentucky | Very sad. He left a great legacy. |
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Location: Kansas | oh man that is sad |
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Location: NE Texas | I hate to hear that! Thoughts and prayers to all connections of Chasin Firewater. He was a great one and will continue to be great through his offspring!  |
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Location: Gainesville, TX | Oh how sad. Though I no longer own the Chasin baby I bred last year, I'm good friends with her new owner. I was so proud of how good looking she was and she just oozed potential. She's growing well too and we've both been super involved in watching his other babies succeed. It's terrible that such a great stallion should be taken from us so early. RIP Chasin. Many prayers for his owner and JBQH at this time. |
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | That is so sad :( Another one I missed out on
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Location: In a happy place | Chasin was such an awesome horse. Loved by many. It is so sad he has to be lost so early in his life. |
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Location: Bandera, TX | How very sad. |
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Location: Weatherford, TX | GoMistyGo - 2015-04-28 9:57 AM
How very sad.
Very sad for such a great and upcoming stud. :( |
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Location: Eastern Kansas | So very sad. |
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Location: South Central Florida | This is very sad. Can I ask what happened? I know the post said something about the the "whole ordeal", perhaps I missed something. Prayers for the family, owners and jockeys that loved him.
Never mind, I see the partial explaniation on the other thread. I never knew he sustained an injury.
Edited by Swannranch 2015-04-28 1:32 PM
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Location: Ft Worth TX | Well.... I was going to have my colt gelded whose dam is a 7/8 sibling to Chasin Firewater, guess I might not now.... |
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| Whoop Z Day Z - 2015-04-28 1:35 PM
Well.... I was going to have my colt gelded whose dam is a 7/8 sibling to Chasin Firewater, guess I might not now....
Probably still should
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| arion - 2015-04-28 1:46 PM
Whoop Z Day Z - 2015-04-28 1:35 PM
Well.... I was going to have my colt gelded whose dam is a 7/8 sibling to Chasin Firewater, guess I might not now....
Probably still should
So tired of remarks like this. Why should she geld her horse? Have you seen this colt? Is it any of your business? I don't have any idea if her colt is any good but I sure as heck not going to judge her or her colt. I don't see anywhere she was asking for your 2 cents on the subject. Enough already!!!! RANT OVER. |
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Location: Deep South | Swannranch - 2015-04-28 1:30 PM
This is very sad. Can I ask what happened? I know the post said something about the the "whole ordeal", perhaps I missed something. Prayers for the family, owners and jockeys that loved him.
Never mind, I see the partial explaniation on the other thread. I never knew he sustained an injury.
I know he had a career ending stifle injury at the 2011 NFR. They got him breeding sound and a few months ago I heard he reinjured it and they were going to give him this breeding season off. JBQH's post said his death was related to this injury. I'm not sure on the exact details. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Aww, so sad to hear this. |
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Location: Piedmont, OK | So sad. He was such an amazing horse. I have an own daughter of JOH I wanted to breed to him :/ |
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Angel in a Sorrel Coat
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Location: In a happy place | I don't mean for this to be snarky....but I guess it will still sound that way. They gave a brief detail of what happened. Those of us that watched the NFR that year knew later he had injured himself. So are the details really all that important for all to know? My stud was injured in September of 2010. Had expensive surgery done by Dr. Tanner and we "limped" along (never really being able to compete again) and lots of money spent trying to make him better and more comfortable to no avail. He died in January of 2013. He had a huge heart and I know he wanted to live but after so long I just feel like he gave up. And I can tell you I don't want to go into detail and relive all that he and I went through.....it hurts way too much and won't change anything. I think JB Quarter Horses have explained enough. Please honor what part they want to keep private. |
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Location: In the Hills of Texas | This just breaks my heart as he was one of my favorite stallions and my dream cross would have been a daughter of his to Triple Vodka.
Sending prayers and well wishes to JB Quarter Horses. |
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Maybe that's who I'll look into for my daughter. She fractured a wing of her coffin bone at a young age, and we tried to get her going and keep her comfortable, but finally had to give up. Now she's standing in the pasture and I've been wondering who would be a good cross.
My thoughts are with JB Quarter Horses and all of Chasin's connections. |
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Location: Broxton, Ga | sorrel horse ranch - 2015-04-27 5:30 PM
I don't mean for this to be snarky....but I guess it will still sound that way. They gave a brief detail of what happened. Those of us that watched the NFR that year knew later he had injured himself. So are the details really all that important for all to know? My stud was injured in September of 2010. Had expensive surgery done by Dr. Tanner and we "limped" along (never really being able to compete again) and lots of money spent trying to make him better and more comfortable to no avail. He died in January of 2013. He had a huge heart and I know he wanted to live but after so long I just feel like he gave up. And I can tell you I don't want to go into detail and relive all that he and I went through.....it hurts way too much and won't change anything. I think JB Quarter Horses have explained enough. Please honor what part they want to keep private.
Responding respectfully but sometimes we learn from tragedies injuries etc. I was able to help a friend diagnosed a horse from a post on here. Sadly the outcome was not good but it was nice to know we finally had a answer and it actually came from here.
Ps sorry to hear bout stud also.....reminded me of losing one of mine when you have to choose what's best. |
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Location: Under The Big Sky Of Texas | sorrel horse ranch - 2015-04-28 4:30 PM I don't mean for this to be snarky....but I guess it will still sound that way. They gave a brief detail of what happened. Those of us that watched the NFR that year knew later he had injured himself. So are the details really all that important for all to know? My stud was injured in September of 2010. Had expensive surgery done by Dr. Tanner and we "limped" along (never really being able to compete again) and lots of money spent trying to make him better and more comfortable to no avail. He died in January of 2013. He had a huge heart and I know he wanted to live but after so long I just feel like he gave up. And I can tell you I don't want to go into detail and relive all that he and I went through.....it hurts way too much and won't change anything. I think JB Quarter Horses have explained enough. Please honor what part they want to keep private.
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Location: Wonderful Wyoming | CJE - 2015-04-28 9:33 PM sorrel horse ranch - 2015-04-27 5:30 PM I don't mean for this to be snarky....but I guess it will still sound that way. They gave a brief detail of what happened. Those of us that watched the NFR that year knew later he had injured himself. So are the details really all that important for all to know? My stud was injured in September of 2010. Had expensive surgery done by Dr. Tanner and we "limped" along (never really being able to compete again) and lots of money spent trying to make him better and more comfortable to no avail. He died in January of 2013. He had a huge heart and I know he wanted to live but after so long I just feel like he gave up. And I can tell you I don't want to go into detail and relive all that he and I went through.....it hurts way too much and won't change anything. I think JB Quarter Horses have explained enough. Please honor what part they want to keep private. Responding respectfully but sometimes we learn from tragedies injuries etc. I was able to help a friend diagnosed a horse from a post on here. Sadly the outcome was not good but it was nice to know we finally had a answer and it actually came from here. Ps sorry to hear bout stud also.....reminded me of losing one of mine when you have to choose what's best.
I lost my stud this past August to an injury he had been living with since '05. I am all about sharing his story. He meant the world to me and for people to care enough to inquire about him makes me feel good. He wasn't a household name like Chasin, but he was my best buddy for 12 yrs. He was just really something. To me it is human nature to want to know what happened. If someone hears someone died, the first thing that usually crosses their mind is-how did they die/what happened? There isn't a thing wrong with that question, but I do feel there is a time and place. For the info to be put out all over public forums and facebook, you are going to have people ask. I just don't see anything wrong with it. |
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Location: Deep South | A personal note from Dee Braman ~
Saturday I went to say goodbye to my friend Chasin, swearing I was stoic and I would leave him knowing that I would see him again someday.
Seeing my tough boy with nerves of steel and a heart greater than any horseman has ever seen, I realized how blessed and lucky I was to have him.
What a dream it was to have a jockey take your horse to the NFR! I remember watching a round at midnight, thinking Kassie was so right! He’s FAST! Crazy it took that to make me realize it! It was a blessing.
Kassie found that inner Chasin. He LOVED her! She showed all of you, who he was, and then showed you how special his babies could be.
I want everyone to know how happy he was being with Cliff and Cameron. If it was a machine, procedure, experimental drug—we tried it. We collaborated with great vets in our state and across the country.
Mr. Mike, you have had me under your wing since I was in college and you completed this team! No foot goes unprotected on your watch. Chasin and I are forever grateful.
I lost Chasin in a way I never expected; he developed a lung issue, but knowing that the typical complications never happened to him was a true testament to his team. They went above and beyond, and a three-legged horse never foundered in a good leg. That is unheard of! They did the unthinkable! I want this team to get the credit.
Unknown still to us is what started all this and why it ended like this. I should have lost him the day I got the call that his stifle was fractured. Yet, anyone who has every owned a Chasin knows they are as tough as their daddy.
He died my hero.
You have humbled me with your notes, messages and flowers. I was without words to respond and there were not enough tissues for me to discuss—Forgive me.
What a dream to have been a part of him, and in no way, was I deserving of something so great. I promise I will continue to bring you something that makes you smile and something that will leave a mark on your heart.
Passion runs deep in this blue parade, and you are all a big piece. Please keep him alive. Keep sending us all your updates, pictures and videos as your babies grow.
Chasin is now at rest next to my first $100,000 producer, Juana Dinero.
I’m officially announcing the name change to our amateur event in November to the Chasin Firewater Amateur Incentive. This is for all you out there who think you aren’t a pro, can’t find time to ride or think it’s just a distant dream to haul again. Be happy knowing that as long as that clock in your mind at the house stops short enough to win a world title and those cheers from the stands are heard in your mind as you wave to all your fans, that you truly are always champions in our eyes!
God bless all of you who have been a part of our JB Quarter Horses family. |
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Chasin Firewater Gone...... :(