Richard Charles Shrake

Birth date: Apr 11, 1944 Death date: Jul 24, 2023

Richard Shrake Obituary Richard Charles Shrake died July 24, 2023, peacefully at home in Sunriver, Oregon. He was born April 11, 1944, in Salem, Oregon to Warren and Eva Shrake. An icon in the professional horse industry, Richar Read Obituary

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Julia Rust

7w ago

My husband and I attended a training class in Bend around 2013-2014.
Fond memories of the instructions. Richard had a calm professional way
of teaching - especially when riding a new horse.
So sorry for your loss.

Fanda Blankenship Thomas

36w ago

I went to several of his clinics with a friend of mine. He was a fabulous teacher and horseman! Then many years later I saw him at the Midwest horse fair. He actually remembered my name amongst all those people all those years later! What an amazing person!

Ruth Bishop

42w ago

in honor of Richard.

A lighted pale blue candle with a small white flower and a few leaves at its base, set against a soft blue background.

Ruth Bishop

42w ago

I attended a couple of his clinics and always enjoyed myself. He was a great teacher and will be missed.

Nicole Mangiameli

46w ago

What a kind, charming and brilliant man! I bought all of his videos back in the day and they improved my horsemanship 100%. Met him in person at the Wild Horse and Burro Show in Reno one year, and he gave amazing feedback after our classes. I will never forget him.

Heidi King

59w ago

I attended a clinic with Richard quite many years ago. At the end, he went around the room and said one thing for each horse/rider combo that he observed. He got to me and said "When I die..." (and we all gasped a little bit) "I always knew I wanted to be a horse in my next life. Now I know I want to be YOUR horse!" Ride like the wind, Richard!

Hillary Davis

63w ago

Just finding out that he passed! He came to Maui and I did a clinic with him and his "rhythm collector" invention on my Anglo Arab. I was a teen then and absolutely THRILLED to be in the same arena as him.

Callie Leazer

64w ago

I went to few training sessions.. my first one in omaha ne.. I had my 4 tr old black quarter horse.. we survived and learned.. poor horse held my glove the whole time .. richard always called my horse the wrong breed.. I didn't correct him .. Last day my neighbors show up .help set up final course.. he called horse it's new breed.. my friends said he's not that he's a qtr horse.. poor richard.. but we laughed at that for years..

Chip In Florida

67w ago

I'm so saddened to hear about Richard's passing. My horses are so appreciative that I learned so much from Richard. I appreciated him too; his sense of humor, patience, encouragement, knowledge, and so much more. He was a good Christian so I know he is being taken care of in Heaven.

Leesa Massman

85w ago

Richard was my mentor and dear friend for more than 30 years. I will miss his smile and wonderful sense of humor. I am eternally grateful for the guidance and wisdom he shared with me over the decades. Rest in peace

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