Ronald “Ronnie” Sakell, a professional horseman and beloved instructor, died on Jan. 24. He was 73.
Mr. Sakell was born in Washington, D.C., and was a self-employed horseman who instructed students, trained and sold horses. He was a member of the Orange County Hunt (Va.), the Charles Town Benevolent Protective Association (W.Va.), and the Washington Bridle Trails Association and was a fixture on the Northern Virginia horse show circuit.