Ian Nichol - Great Dad, Mentor, and Owner!
I was so sad to hear that my good friend, Ashley Holzer’s Dad, Ian Nichol, passed away last week. Ashley had been spending as much time as possible with him as his health declined and my heart goes out to her, her Mom, Moreen, and the entire Nichol/ Holzer family.
I remember Ashley and her Dad from the early 80’s and their relationship was absolutely wonderful. No person was every more proud and supportive of his child than Ian was of Ashley, both on and off her horse. Not only was he always there to be her greatest fan, Ian had a fantastic eye and could give an absolutely spot-on critique of her tests as well as those of the other riders (and the judges!) But beyond that, Ian was always a great gentleman and showed tremendous class as Ashley’s horse’s owner and her mentor. I was always impressed by his style, carriage, and ability to articulate himself in public. And nothing could describe how great of a person he was better than how fantastic his daughter turned out, for you just don’t get better than Ashley Nichol Holzer! And that’s a fact!
Luv ya, Ash!
RD
Janet Foy — September 26, 2009 @ 9:25 pm
Oh my, my husband and I had such a wonderful evening with him in Toronto at the Rodney’s Oyster Bar a few years ago. Such a good sense of fun. Hugs to Ashley.
Jean Dover — September 27, 2009 @ 5:12 pm
Please send my sincere sympathy to Ashley. Her Dad will always be alive in her memories.
Love,
Roberts, Mom