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Inola dressage trainer Patty Couch and her Friesian gelding Gallant Prince Von G have been competing at the Championship Show since its debut. Prince earned WDAA’s Super Horse title in 2026.

The Art of Partnership

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The Western Dressage Association of America World Championship Show highlights the inclusiveness and versatility of Western Dressage. by Ashley Daily Photos courtesy of Patty Couch Grace, precision...
Riders move cattle across Stuk B Ranch pasture at sunset.

Stuk B Ranch

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Where Healthy Land Builds Healthy Stock by Carol Mowdy Bond A fifth-generation Oklahoman, Corey Bradshaw founded Stuk B Ranch two decades ago on land that has...
A horse stands in a run-in shed at sunrise on a frosty morning.

Preparing Senior Horses for Winter

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Fall management strategies in nutrition, dental care and shelter help senior horses maintain weight, comfort and health through the colder months. by Abigail Stark As summer...
A rider works a horse over a log at Cross Brand Cowboy Church.

Rooted in Connection

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Cross Brand Cowboy Church of Waurika by Carol Mowdy Bond Photos by Krista Davis Signature Portraiture There’s a lot of horsin’ around in Waurika, Oklahoma, and at...
A mare nurses her foal in a paddock.

Making Weaning Easier

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Weaning is a major step toward independence for foals. Here’s how owners can make the transition safer and less stressful. by Ashley Daily Foals spend the...
A horse stands behind a fence near a round bale of hay.

Hay Basics

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Understanding quality, nutrition and feeding strategies for every horse by Abigail Stark As summer draws to a close, it’s time to focus on one of the...
Daniel Burba, DVM, served as a professor of equine surgery and held the McCasland Professorship in biomedical laser surgery at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Photo courtesy of Oklahoma State University.

Dr. Dan Burba

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Honoring a life dedicated to horses, students and service by Anna Holton-Dean Many Oklahoma Horses readers came to know Dan Burba, DVM, through the expert...
A barrel racer rounds a barrel in the Fred Williams Arena at Connors State College.

Fall Competition Comes to Connors State College

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Two November events showcase rodeo competition and ranch horse versatility in Warner by Josie Correll November will bring two weekends of equine competition to Connors State...
Several factors influence whether a horse should be barefoot or shod.

Barefoot or Shod?

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Knowing What Your Horse Needs by Craig Stark, BS, CJF, DipWCF, Chairman of the Certification Committee, AFA Photos courtesy of EMILY STARK One of the most common...
Riley Duvall holds up his big check after his big win.

A Family Tradition of Champions

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Sixty years after his uncle Roy’s Calgary Stampede victory, Riley Duvall adds his own championship chapter to Checotah’s steer wrestling legacy by Leigh Ann Matthews Photos...
An Oklahoma lake framed by autumn timber and a rocky bluff.

Trails Worth Taking

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Explore 10 of Oklahoma’s most scenic riding spots and find the perfect trail for your next autumn adventure. Fall is one of the best times...
Man Of The Year (Patriot x Joes Genes) made his debut at the 2025 100X Reining Classic by capturing The Invitational Open Futurity with Andrea Fappani, scoring 225. Photo by Chelsea Schneider Media.

100X Reining Classic Raises the Bar

With high-stakes payouts and fan-favorite events, the Tulsa showcase is redefining the modern reining experience by Ashley Daily The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), formed in...
Tom Mix

Tom Mix

The First King of the Cowboys by Carol Mowdy Bond Between the advent of 19th-century Wild West shows and the 1930s singing cowboys, cinema entertainment emerged....
Riding Through a Life of Adventure

Riding Through a Life of Adventure

The Unstoppable Spirit of a Horsewoman by Jennifer Cocoma Hustis If you’ve ever crossed paths with a kindred spirit — the sort of woman who makes...
250 Years of Legendary Horses

250 Years of Legendary Horses

From battlefield to racetrack, frontier trails to modern arenas, these horses left their mark on America by Carol Mowdy Bond For 250 years, horses have been...
What Your Horse Is Trying to Tell You

What Your Horse Is Trying to Tell You

New online course helps horse owners interpret equine behavior and emotional cues by Heide Brandes The bay gelding pins his ears and shifts his weight. His...
Where Great Horses Begin

Where Great Horses Begin

Inside Jared Templet’s Oklahoma program for training tomorrow’s cutting horse and cow horse champions by Carol Mowdy Bond Jared Templet grew up on his family’s ranch...
Hooves Paved the Way

Hooves Paved the Way

The Horses and Mules Behind Route 66 by Carol Mowdy Bond As roads go, Route 66 has always held its own. This year marks the U.S....
Why Horses Still Matter

Why Horses Still Matter

Access isn’t as easy as it once was, but with support, programs and community, kids can still find their way into the horse world by...
Oklahoma’s Bloodsuckers

Oklahoma’s Bloodsuckers

Mosquito Protection for Horses by Ashley Daily The mosquito is often jokingly called Oklahoma’s state bird. It’s an earned reputation: more than 60 species live here,...

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