A Study in Determination

They say good fences make good neighborsÑso something tells me the fences (at least those bordering one mule’s pasture) aren’t so great in Hulbert, Okla. According

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Those Show Clothes

Let’s face it, when you walk into the show ring you want to look good. Who doesn’t? Frumpy, ill-fitting, and out-dated clothes, boots, or tack

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Debt and determination paid off

Above: Tom Riddle (left) and Bill Rood in the Bluegrass equine hospital’s beginnings. Below: In 2008, close to 6,500 surgeries were performed at Rood &

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Short Stories

If you want a great story in a concise form, there’s no beating a good police blotter. Every word is just packed with meaning (and,

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Colbert Was Right

Bears are a threat. And not just to humans–to equids. Specifically, donkeys. If you aren’t familiar with The Colbert Report, host Honorable Professor Dr. Stephen

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Lucky, Part Two

Here is the second part of an (edited) excerpt that began last week from a chapter entitled “Lucky” from the nonfiction book Equine ER: Stories

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Big Boys

  In a battle of the titans, a U.S. Clydesdale, a U.K. Shire, and an Australian Shire might all be contenders for the title of

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Reducing Lessons

Horse show season is in full swing. I don’t care if you’re of the dressage, event, hunter, jumper, or western world, competitions are not cheap.

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Mauled by a stallion

  This is an excerpt from the chapter entitled “Lucky” from the book Equine ER, coming out in August by Eclipse Press. The trailer pulled

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