Elizabeth Logan, the beloved Haskell, Oklahoma, horsewoman passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at the age of 99.

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By Leann Noguera, StallioneSearch

HASKELL, OK–MAY 13, 2026–Elizabeth Logan, the spirited Oklahoma horsewoman whose late-in-life success in Quarter Horse racing captured the admiration of fans across the country, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026. She was 99.

A resident of Haskell, Oklahoma, Logan became one of the sport’s most recognizable and beloved owners after winning the Grade 2 Oklahoma Futurity twice at Remington Park — first in 2019 with EC Revenge at age 92, then again in 2022 with Tres Crystals at age 95. Her bright smile, unmistakable energy and enduring passion for horses made her a fan favorite well into her late 90s.

Born and raised in California, Logan often laughed that she grew up afraid of horses despite being raised on a farm. That changed after marrying George W. Logan, a World War II Navy veteran and lifelong horseman. The couple married on Christmas Day in 1947 and eventually settled in Oklahoma, where they built the famed Logan Ranch near Haskell in 1970. Together they developed one of the region’s respected breeding and show horse programs, producing numerous Palomino and AQHA champions over the decades.

Though surrounded by horses for much of her life, Logan did not truly embrace them until the mid-1990s when her husband underwent heart surgery and she was forced to care for the ranch’s stallions herself. What began as necessity became a lifelong passion.

“I started showing when most people were stopping,” Logan once said.

She went on to enjoy a successful amateur halter career into her late 80s, earning AQHA honors and multiple world-level accomplishments. After George Logan passed away in 2011, Elizabeth carried on the ranch legacy while continuing to compete and breed horses.

Her transition into Quarter Horse racing came later in life after encouragement from longtime veterinarian Dr. Jay Ross. Logan quickly fell in love with the sport’s excitement and became a remarkable success story. She started with Chrome Kisses, then got her first win with Dtl Batter Up. When her horses performed well, Logan often used the purse money to purchase more runners.

Her top performers include EC Revenge SI 95 with earnings of $200,164, winner of the Oklahoma Futurity-G2; Tres Crystals SI 96 with earnings of $692,947, winner of the Heritage Place Futurity-G1 and Oklahoma Futurity-G2; Dreamsville SI 95 with earnings of $274,577, winner of the Remington Park Oklahoma-Bred Derby-G2; and Bpmysoutherndynasty SI 101 with earnings of $130,143, winner of the Jack Brooks Stakes and Cherokee Nation Stakes.

Her success in the sport made Logan one of the oldest owners ever to win major Quarter Horse futurities. Trainer Dee Keener, who conditioned many of her top runners, frequently praised her enthusiasm and toughness.

“She’s a great lady, and she’s really with it,” Keener once said.

Friends and horsemen alike often marveled at Logan’s vitality. Even into her late 90s, she remained a familiar face at Remington Park and Oklahoma racing events, often arriving in her silver Lincoln bearing the personalized “Batter Up” license plate she famously purchased after one of her horses helped pay for the vehicle.

Beyond racing, Logan leaves a lasting legacy through Oklahoma State University. In gratitude for care the university provided one of the family’s champion mares decades earlier, Elizabeth and George Logan arranged for their 320-acre ranch to be donated to the OSU Foundation for agricultural research. The couple also established scholarship support for agriculture and veterinary students.

OSU officials described Logan as a generous supporter whose gift would benefit agricultural research and students for generations.

Despite national attention that arrived late in life, Logan remained humble and deeply appreciative of the people around her.

“It’s just so wonderful to be here,” she said after winning the Oklahoma Futurity in 2022. “I have a good trainer and good jockey. What more can I ask for?”

Elizabeth Logan is preceded in death by her husband, George W. Logan. She is survived by extended family members, close friends, and generations of horsemen and women who considered her an inspiration.

Her legacy lives on through the Logan Ranch, Oklahoma State University, and the countless memories she created in winner’s circles across the Southwest.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be published once they become available.

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