Equine

What is a Coggins test, and why is it so important? Why do I need a Coggins test if I am moving my horse(s) out of state or to an event? Why is the test […]

As I headed out the door to the barn, I saw him.  He was standing quietly at the opening of the barn gazing off into the distance.  He looked so peaceful and proud standing there […]

Carl Gould has always known what he was destined to be. Growing up in California, Carl was born into a family of horsemen, spending much of his time on the back of a horse. He […]

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 […]