Tennessee Quarter Horse Association Hall of Fame 2013 | Inductee #1
George Tackett | 1925-2008 | Southaven, Mississippi
First President of TQHA – Horseman, Leader, Promoter
Our first inductee into the TQHA Hall of Fame was instrumental in the creation of our organization. George Tackett’s love of the American Quarter Horse led him to breeding and showing horses in the 1950’s and started the foundation for recognizing the need for an organization. He was the first President of the group known as the Tennessee Quarter Horse Association. It was said by an individual who grew up showing during that time that “Mr. George was always encouraging and complimentary especially with the youth and new people in the industry. He had a way with people and used it for the good of the industry and its members.”
George Tackett and Ski and Beverly Lubinski started the Tri-State Quarter Horse Association in 1962 with membership in Tennessee, Arkansas, and Mississippi. In 1965 the trio saw the opportunity for a Tenessee affiliate to AQHA to stand alone. George was elected President, Ski Vice President, and Beverly served as secretary. The three were not only officers, but charter members who served TQHA for several years, managing and promoting shows and the American Quarter Horse as the breed and association mushroomed across the state.
George established the “Cowboy Corner” western store in Southaven, MS, in 1957 where his family still promotes the Quarter Horse industry.