06/10/2026
Very sad news, happy to say my Colida '76 "baby" is still going strong, nearly 32 now COLIDA'S JOVI
VALE – J. NOEL COOK
The Australian Appaloosa Association Ltd extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of J. Noel Cook, our very first President and a foundation member of the Australian Appaloosa Association.
Noel was elected to the inaugural AAA Council on 13 February 1971 and went on to become the Association’s first President. He served as President seven times between 1971 and 1977, and again from 1985 to 1986.
Noel played an important role in the early development of the Appaloosa breed in Australia. Through his travels to the USA over many years, he gained valuable knowledge of the breed and the operation of a breed registry, which he brought back to help guide the Association through its formative years.
Alongside Helen Cook, Noel also imported and showed many Appaloosa horses, including National Champions such as Colida’s Lad (Imp).
We remember Noel for the important part he played in the beginnings of the Australian Appaloosa Association.
Vale, Noel.
