Equine

There are many possible dreadful diseases that horses can contract through various insect vectors, ticks, wildlife and even wounds that are rather easy to prevent with routine core vaccinations. Oklahoma has just about every insect […]

“Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses”. Kobe Bryant Strolling through face-book this week I saw all kinds of quotes made by Kobe Bryant being posted by fans and the media.  When […]

Foal season is upon us, and it is expected to have sick foals. A common problem that newborn and young foals experience is joint ill caused by a variety of reasons. A common misconception of […]

At first glance, the court room and the rodeo arena don’t seem to have much in common, but for Brad West of The West Law Firm in Shawnee, they are both fields of competition in which he […]

Lameness is one of the most common problems that occur in the horse and that owners will have to address. Many owners have experienced lameness and the examination process, but there are various ways to […]

By Garrett Metcalf, DVM Many people find the sounds of waves moving across sandy beaches on a nice comfortable vacation enjoyable, but hearing them with a stethoscope on a horse’s abdomen is no vacation and […]

By Ddee Haynes What is a true leader and what qualifications should a person possess to be considered a true leader? When I googled the definition of a leader this is what I found: the […]

Professional Bull Rider Trevor Kastner He’s a man of few words, but his accomplishments speak for themselves. Trevor Kastner, of Roff, Okla., wasn’t planning to qualify for his fifth Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in 2019. […]

Equine Esophageal Obstructions By Garrett Metcalf, DVM Horses that experience an esophageal obstruction can be a quite frightening and confusing situation at times for horse owners, especially if it is witnessed when it occurs. Horses […]

By Linda Clark Ben Johnson, Jr. of Pawhuska, Oklahoma was a ‘cowboy’s cowboy’. Ben Johnson, Sr., made sure that young Ben was proficient in ranching, roping, and riding skills for use in everyday ranch life. […]