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by Ashley Daily
Cribbing — also called “crib-biting” — can be an annoying, destructive behavior for horse owners, who often try a variety of “treatments” to stop it. But before attempting to curb the behavior, it’s important to understand a little about why horses crib.
Understanding Cribbing
Cribbing is a stereotypic behavior...
Barn Boredom Busters
by Abigail Stark
It’s a miserable winter day — day 15, to be exact, of not being able to ride. Your normally mild-mannered, steady Eddy...
Taming wild. Winning big.
by Josie Correll | Photos courtesy of Bailee Snow
Down the alley they flew with a natural partnership, smooth, fearless and fast. The clock stopped...
Artist Jennifer Cocoma Hustis
by Anna Holton-Dean
For Edmond artist and horse trainer Jennifer Cocoma Hustis, art and horsemanship have always been two sides of the same coin —...
Rules of Engagement
Cold weather doesn’t have to put your horsemanship on pause. Here are 10 ways to keep your horse happy, healthy and moving this winter.
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The Lasting Legacy of Bill Duvall
by Leigh Ann Matthews
Oklahoma recently lost a legendary member of the Checotah steer wrestling dynasty. Bill Duvall, one of the originators of the town’s...
Winter Hoof Care
by CRAIG STARK, BS, CJF, DipWCF Certification Committee Chairman, AFA
When winter arrives in Oklahoma, horse owners face a unique mix of challenges. The state’s...
Sienna Busking
By Anna Holton-Dean
Photos courtesy of Sienna Busking
Sienna Busking doesn’t let a challenge define her. The Owasso native recently earned the title of 2025 Adequan/USEF...
Celebrating Oklahoma’s Veterinary Future
by Sharon Bishop-Baldwin
Oklahoma State University is preparing to break ground on a $329 million state-of-the-art veterinary teaching hospital in Stillwater, a project leaders say...
Oklahomans in the National Finals Rodeo
by Leigh Ann Matthews
Photos courtesy of the PRCA
Oklahoma will be well represented at the 67th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas,...
Lazy E Ranch and Arena: Oklahoma’s Western Icon Grows
by Ashley Daily
In 1984, the Lazy E Ranch and Arena opened its gates, cementing its place in both Oklahoma and rodeo history. “The Fabulous...
Oklahoma Horses Holiday Guide
Gifts for Every Cowboy and Cowgirl
The holiday season offers a chance to slow down, gather with loved ones and celebrate life’s simple joys —...
Frosty Weather Barn Prep
by Abigail Stark
It is a freezing morning in late January.
The snow is shin-deep with a crust of ice, and all you want is a...
Equine Cushing’s Disease Explained
by Ashley Daily
Photos courtesy of Equine Medical Associates
Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), more commonly known as equine Cushing’s disease, is an endocrine disorder that...
Cold-Season Care for Aging Horses
by Ashley Daily
November is National Senior Pet Month, a time to recognize and celebrate our aging companions. While many people think first of dogs...
An Oklahoma Night Before Christmas
It was Christmas Eve out on the wide open plain,
The cattle were bedded, the horses were reined.
The bunkhouse was quiet, the lantern burned low,
While...
‘O Canada’
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Part of the Sauter herd grazes in western Oklahoma. Photo by Carol Mowdy Bond.
Doug Sauter stands with a Clydesdale horse in...
From Barns to Borders
by CAROL MOWDY BOND
Photos courtesy of Elizabeth Baca
During the May 2011 tornado outbreak, the EF5 El Reno–Piedmont tornado slammed the area with 295-mph wind...
Forging a Career
by CRAIG STARK, BS, CJF, DipWCF, Certification Committee Chairman, AFA
Photos by Emily Stark
The craft of farriery is nearly as old as civilization itself. Early...
Click, Bid, Ride
by MARY WESTMAN, ESQ.
In the digital age, purchasing a horse is no longer limited to traditional means, such as local sale barns or face-to-face...
America’s Storyteller of the West
by CAROL MOWDY BOND | Photos courtesy of Beau L’Amour
Hollywood’s release of the movie “Hondo” in 1953 launched writer Louis L’Amour into the national...
Words Flying Out
by Andrea Chancellor | Photos courtesy of Barbara McAlister
When she was eight years old, Barbara McAlister received a horse as a Christmas present —...
Wired for Creativity
by Kim Redo-Thacker | Photos courtesy of Craig Kime
If you love what you do, you will never work a day in your life. Craig...
Time-Honored Tradition
by Casie Bazay | Photos courtesy of Greg Guerrero
In the heart of West Tulsa, spanning Lookout Mountain and Red Fork Mountain, is a unique...
Ticked Off!
by Ashley Daily | Photos courtesy of Equine Medical Associates
As members of the arachnid family, ticks are external parasites that attach themselves to a...
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