“We are deeply saddened to report the loss of our fearless leader, David Lawrence Glefke. More often known as DLG, Larry or Luvable Lar, he was at the helm of Lane Change since it’s inception, by which time he was already a legend in the Sport and one of the finest horsemen this Country has ever produced.
There wasn’t a horse that Larry couldn’t train or ride and no person more excited to get to the farm to see and work his horses each day. A new horse always brought on the “kid in a candy store” look. Larry undeniably embodied passion in every aspect of his life…his desire to win, his enthusiasm for the Wednesday morning model, his opinions on any subject, his signature whoop ringside, his conversations with his riders and staff, his golf game, his love of his dogs…it would be hard to find a more passionate spirit among us. His passion inspired many and offended probably just as many but as he said many times, he hoped he was buried naked and face down so everyone could kiss his ass. For those lucky enough to embrace his brand of passion, he will live on in the knowledge he passed down, the support he gave and the example he set in believing in yourself, your horses, your staff, your friends and lovers and never backing down for fear of confrontation.
We know that he was welcomed on the other side by his past dogs, some of the greatest horses that ever graced the earth and some very worthy competitors…horse showing just got a whole lot more exciting there! We will miss him terribly and hope we can carry his legacy on to his standards and if we listen carefully, maybe hear that whoop on the wind.
Stay tuned for celebrations of life and if you feel so moved, please donate to the Kevin Babbington Foundation or Equestrian Aid to honor his memory.”