Roger Quesnel, as we all knew, was a great horseman who brought great joy to anyone who knew him .
He passed away Thursday, March 26, 2009.
During his life he has shown at numerous AQHA shows, including qualifying for the AQHA world show, held in Oklahoma. He was lucky enough to take part and participate twice.

Roger loved to venture all over, travelling with Wayne Bryne to many sales in United States and showing Wayne and Gwen Bryne’s miniature horses at one of the largest miniature horse show in Eastern Ontario, held at Richmond Fair.

Bob Bellfoy and Joanna Wilson spent lots of time with Roger and his wife,Hilda, he too drove their miniature horse at a few shows.
Bob Bellfoy (Friend,retired, APHA,CEF and WHAO judge) quoted “ Roger was instrumental in popularizing and promoting pleasure driving at EOQHA shows. His enthusiasm, competitive nature; attention to his horses’ way of going, and proper harness detail resulted in much success in the show ring”.
A few years back , you would of got great pleasure to see Roger showing Carol Malcolm’s driving horse at EOQHA shows. When he took the reins in his hands, you knew he was the happiest man alive. I loved seeing him so full of life.
His life was such a testament to his devotion to a life fulfilled with great horses, good friends, and a loving family but you always could get a good story, and all those memories…….
Everyone who met Roger, could see the determined horseman he truly was. You could admire him very much and have grown to love and respect him throughout his life.
When Roger wasn’t with his family or trying to hitch a free ride at a show or maybe slipping those reins out of your hands, he was found rebuilding cutters, jogging carts and buggies along side close friend, Wayne Bryne, where he spent many dedicated hours in his shop.

He currently has his standardbred “SUMMER BLISS” in training. This fine horse has been racing very well. Roger was very proud of his success.
One thing, Roger was an admirer of the Ottawa Senators. He was a season ticket holder and supported them through it all.
He will be missed by his friends at EOQHA. Those who got to work along side him, as he was a Past President of the club. He was involved for many years.

I will especially miss the visits when he stopped by my trailer, to see [“The Old Boys Club”] so they call themselves…….
If you were lucky enough to pass by to see or hear the boys , all you could do was laugh.
We have a lot of great memories of Roger. He will be remembered forever!!!!
Written by Cheryl Hitsman- Norris