Articles
From Song to Screen ‘Wildfire Rides Again’
by Leigh Ann Matthews
Photos courtesy of Eric Parkinson
In 1975, a young musician from Texas released the song “Wildfire” on his third album, Blue Sky...
‘In Those Oklahoma HillsWhere I Was Born’
by Carol Mowdy Bond
Photos by Clay Mowdy
During the 19th century, many family lineages originated in Indian Territory. Today, their descendants still recount the stories...
When Spring Showers Bite Back
by Ashley Daily
Rain rot, sometimes called rain scald, was once thought to only affect neglected horses. However, even impeccably cared for horses were known...
Spring Back Safely Avoid Early-Season Injuries
by Abigail Stark
We all know the feeling. It’s the first warm day after a long, bleak winter. The sun is finally strong enough to...
Start Smart
Returning your horse to work after winter can be tricky. These 10 tips can help you rebuild fitness safely, reduce injury risk and keep...
Passion in the Saddle
by Josie Correll
Inside a packed Tulsa arena the crowd roared as silver saddles glistened under the bright lights. From the stands, 19-year-old Leonard Berryhill...
When the Dust Settled in Vegas
by Leigh Ann Matthews
The 67th Annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo wrapped up in Las Vegas with several Oklahoma contestants finishing among the top ranks....
Laser Focused
by Josie Correll
Photos courtesy of OSU College of Veterinary Medicine
Biomedical lasers, once reserved for operating rooms and advanced research, are now part of the...
Kent Rollins Hits the Trail
by Leigh Ann Matthews
Photos courtesy of Kent and Shannon Rollins
When it comes to cowboy cooking, the name Kent Rollins shows up just about everywhere....
Foal Imprint Training
by Ashley Daily
From a foal’s first wobbly steps, its early experiences can influence how it reacts to humans later in life. One approach built...
Don’t Fire Your Farrier!
Story by and photos courtesy of Craig Stark, BS, CJF, DipWCF, Chairman of the Certification Committee, AFA
Seasonal changes have a profound effect on the...
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”...



























