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by Carol Mowdy Bond
A southwestern Oklahoma native, Jay Snider hails from a ranching and rodeo family. “My grandfather bred and raised horses all of his life,” Snider says. “My dad was a rancher and rodeo cowboy and continued to raise and train roping horses through his adult life. He...
Oklahoma Horse 4-H
by Lindsay Humphrey
What began in Clark County, Ohio, in 1902 has grown to impact an estimated six million youngsters between the ages of eight...
Through the Lens
by Carol Mowdy Bond
Matt Treptow was a 14-year-old skateboarder, hooked on adrenaline rushes and skater magazines. He was so enamored with action imagery that...
Remembering Ice
by Leigh Ann Matthews
Johnny Blasier of Coyle, Oklahoma, never considered himself a horse trainer, although he enjoyed horses and owned several. But when a...
Disown Those Organisms!
by Ashley Daily
Photos courtesy of Equine Medical Associates, Inc.
Parasites are organisms that attach themselves to a host to suck blood or obtain nutrients. Most...
Overcoming the Odds
by Carol Mowdy Bond
Tales of other Old West lawmen have overshadowed the narrative about Deputy United States Marshal Bass Reeves in historical records and...
Living a Dream
by Kim Redo
Photos courtesy of Melissa Miller
From 4-H to Churchill Downs, Melissa Miller’s life is the essence of how dreams come true. This zesty...
Little Equines
by Andrea Chancellor
Spring and summer shows in Shawnee, Oklahoma, promise excitement on “mini” levels, featuring equines of various breeds — all miniature.
The 2025 events...
Hoofbeats in Native History
by Casie Bazay
In March 2023, a research paper titled “Early dispersal of domestic horses into the Great Plains and northern Rockies” was published in...
Good for the Soul Part III
by Lindsay Humphrey
Photos courtesy of Morgan Vance
Surrounded by horses of every shape, color, size, and age was a unique way for Morgan Vance and...
Equine Lordosis
by Leigh Ann Matthews
We’ve probably all seen a swaybacked horse at some point, either real or in cartoons, and wondered what might have caused...
Surefire Success
by Carol Mowdy Bond
“I am a fourth-generation cowgirl,” says 17-year-old rodeo performer Sophie Duch (pronounced “Duke”) of Stilwell, Oklahoma. “My great-grandfather was a pickup...
Range of Motion
by Ashley Daily
Equine chiropractic, sometimes called veterinary spinal manipulation therapy, involves the diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders in horses. The idea of doing...
Paradigm of Success
by Kim Redo | Photos courtesy of Samantha Powell
When most folks think of Oklahoma, the images of cowboys, cattle, and open grassy plains come...
Liberty and Loyalty
by Kim Redo
The weeklong American Hero Celebration, held on Novem-
ber 6–10, 2024, at the NRS Training Center in Decatur, Texas, was headed by professional...
Hardship and Hope
by Casie Bazay
October 14, 2020, was a day that would forever change the lives of many Colorado residents, including Ami Cullen and the rest...
Good for the Soul
by Lindsay Humphrey
Growing up in Lindsay, Oklahoma, Nicki Schafer found herself on the back of a horse at many local play days and even...
Covering the Options
Story and photos by Ashley Daily
Many horse owners debate the benefits of blanketing during cold temperatures.
When deciding whether to blanket a horse, an owner...
Boosting Confidence
by Carol Mowdy Bond
”This was our third year to take our kids to the Oklahoma State Fair Equine Empowerment Horse Show,” says Andi Holland,...
A Tour on the Prairies
by Carol Mowdy Bond
Internationally famous for his short stories and many other works, including “Rip Van Winkle” (1819) and “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow”...
A Healthy Blend
by Leigh Ann Matthews | Photos courtesy of Equine Integrative Veterinary Services
With the wide variety of treatment methods and state-of-the-art technology available to horse...
HELPING HANDS
by Rowena Mills
Do you have some time on your paws
this summer? Or in any season?
Perhaps you love animals but can’t have any at home...
Building Habitat
Story and photos by Paul W. Wilson
I was a high school science instructor for 26 years and sponsored science clubs at the schools where...
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