Written By: Kendra M. Norman It is not an easy topic of discussion, but as a horse owner, it is important to consider the care of your horses after your passing. To ensure proper care and management, it is imperative to make equine-specific prior arrangements as a part of your estate planning. Careful planning and […] read more >
Written By: Casie Bazay Growing up in the countryside of the once small town of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, Karen Holman developed a deep fondness for animals, especially since her parents and grandparents were animal lovers too. As a child, Holman, along with her two sisters, participated in 4-H where they learned a great deal about […] read more >
Written By Dr. Kris Hiney Equine Extension Specialist Oklahoma State University You see your pride and joy grasp a board rail with his upper incisors, arch his neck and inhale loudly. Your heart drops. You now have a cribber. Will he teach it to others, destroy your property or immediately decline in value? While cribbing […] read more >
A fairly new sport making a name in the Sooner state By Jennifer Cocoma Hustis If you are looking for something fun and exciting to do with your horse, you might be drawn to the striking sport of working equitation (WE). WE combines the accuracy of dressage, the balance and timing of equitation over obstacles, […] read more >
40006 Hardesty Road Shawnee, OK (405)214-3333 https://www.shawneefeed.com/ An Oklahoma Tradition At Shawnee Feed Center and Milling Company, they take great pride in producing some of the finest animal feeds in the industry. Formulated by a team of specialized animal nutritionists, their products are designed to maximize the performance and health of your animal. The Shawnee […] read more >
Oklahoma’s Mustangs By Casie Bazay In 1971, Congress passed the Wild Free-Roaming Horses and Burros Act, prohibiting private capture or killing of these animals. But not long after, when it became apparent overpopulation was posing a problem, an amendment was added allowing for roundup and adoption of “surplus” animals. The act has since been amended […] read more >
take visitors on an incomparable experience at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum By Shauna Lawyer Struby Photos courtesy of National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum In the early 1950s, Chester Reynolds, once a president of Lee Jeans and an entrepreneur, visited the Will Rogers Memorial in Claremore, Oklahoma, a limestone facility that opened […] read more >
Considerations for buyers and sellers By Mary Westman, Esq. When folks find out I practice equine law, they frequently ask what kind of horse-related issues I encounter in my practice. While equine law is wide-ranging, the vast majority of issues centers around the sale and purchase of horses. Unfortunately, complicating matters, it is not uncommon […] read more >
Planning for the Unexpected BY Grace Owen, DVM Equine Medical Associates Edmond, OK Being a horse owner is a huge responsibility. Accommodating the daily needs of your horse is easy to plan for. You know he will need a certain diet, hoof care and routine veterinary care. But what about the unexpected? What I have […] read more >
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