Articles
Hold Your Horses (and Your Skis!)
by Ashley Daily
Photos by Mark LaRowe (www.marklarowephotography.com)
Oklahoma’s lack of significant snowfall means winter thrill seekers often head out of state to take part in...
Sitting on the Bubble
by Kim Redo-Thacker
Photos courtesy of Chance and Kelsey Howard and Shea Christine Photography
The Cowboy Christmas run kicks off with the Reno Rodeo in June...
Happy Trails
by Carol Mowdy Bond
In August 2025, Bob Funk’s Express Ranches held the 29th annual Big Event Production Sale on the north edge of Yukon...
Red Bag Foaling
by Leigh Ann Matthews
Caring for a pregnant mare can be a rewarding experience for horse owners, especially when a healthy new foal arrives without...
The Lewis & Clark Expedition
by Carol Mowdy Bond
Images are Public Domain
In August 1803, Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark led a U.S. exploration party westward across the...
Educating the Next Generation
Story by and photos courtesy of Jennifer Cocoma Hustis
“How can you sum up what you do in one sentence?” a friend asked after watching...
Time for the Dentist?
by Dr. Kris Hiney, Equine Extension Specialist, Oklahoma State University
While February is recognized as National Equine Dental Health Month, caring for your horse’s teeth...
Cribbing in Horses
by Ashley Daily
Cribbing — also called “crib-biting” — can be an annoying, destructive behavior for horse owners, who often try a variety of “treatments”...
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...




























