Published:
May 9, 2014 01:35 pm EDT
Breeder Daniel R. Gernatt Sr., passed away on Monday, May 5 in his home after a brief illness. He was 97.
Gernatt was very active in the New York breeding program during the 1970s and 1980s.
Gernatt stood Sir Taurus at his Collins, New York farm for four years prior to moving him to Blue Chip Farms in 1992. Sir Taurus, now retired, still resides at Blue Chip. Sir Taurus turned 30 this year.
Gernatt was also the co-breeder of Gallo Blue Chip, who retired as the sport's leading money winning pacer in 2005.
To read the full obituary for Gernatt, click here.
Please join Standardbred Canada in offering condolences to the family and friends of Dan Gernatt Sr.
(USTA)