Royal Blue Boon, First Commercially Cloned Horse, Dies
The blue roan Quarter Horse mare died last week in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 31.
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Royal Blue Boon, the blue roan Quarter Horse mare that made the news in 2006 by becoming the first commercially cloned horse, died last week in Weatherford, Texas, at the age of 31. Royal Blue Boon’s owner, Elaine Hall, confirmed the mare’s death on Oct. 17.
Royal Blue Boon (right) and her clone, Royal Blueboon Too, pictured in 2006.
Hall attributes the mare’s death to "complications from being 31 years old
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Erica Larson, former news editor for The Horse, holds a degree in journalism with an external specialty in equine science from Michigan State University in East Lansing. A Massachusetts native, she grew up in the saddle and has dabbled in a variety of disciplines including foxhunting, saddle seat, and mounted games. Currently, Erica competes in eventing with her OTTB, Dorado.
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