Tag: Jan/Feb 2025
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 man. Pa Duch, my grandfather, was a bull rider. Nana Duch, my grandmother, was a barrel racer, and Daddy was a bull rider.”
Raised on a...
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 chiropractic work on animals began in the late 1800s, and what was once greeted with skepticism has now become accepted as a complementary therapy option.
The...
by Kim Redo | Photos courtesy of Samantha Powell
When most folks think of Oklahoma, the images of cowboys, cattle, and open grassy plains come to mind. Appropriately named, Paradigm Farm fills some of those open spaces with a new breed of horsemen. The multifaceted hunter-jumper facility covers a wide...
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 team roper Charly Crawford. It drew more volunteers, more participants, and more sponsors than ever before, according to Bill Force, chairman of the board of...
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 of the staff at the C Lazy U, a century-old dude ranch near the town of Granby. That was the day the East Troublesome wildfire...
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 a few barrel races. She was an active member of her local 4-H club and spent many summers riding nose to tail on Colorado trails...
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 has to consider many factors such as the body condition of the horse, whether the horse has access to shelter from wind and rain, and...
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, executive director of Savannah Station Therapeutic Riding Program in Yukon. “This show was formed three years ago just for special-needs students. Our riders have the...
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” (1820), writer, novelist, and diplomat Washington Irving (1783–1859) trekked through Indian Territory in 1832 and made a lasting impact. His name marks a hefty list...
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 owners, decisions about health care for our equine partners can sometimes be overwhelming. The medical community continues to introduce new medications, supplements, and therapy techniques,...
