Ben's substance and incredible front, was only eclipsed by his wonderfully sweet expression. Ben had some very nice early success in the showring capturing his first two majors (one over specials) towards his American Championship and then finishing that title on August 8, 2004. He also needed one last leg for his Junior Hunter title. Unfortunately, Ben was hit by a car killed on December 20, 2004, ending all the hopes and dreams we had to incorporate him into our breeding program. A sad loss for all of us.