Officially, he's an "equine extremist" who with his steeds performs jaw-dropping feats, from acrobatic tricks to comedy acts to flaming fire rides. Former area resident puts his horses through amazing paces at rodeo. And it's a good bet they can't get their horses to sit and roll over on command. Turvey says he's convinced his horses enjoy their work as much as he does. Even the most knowledgeable "horse people," he says, are amazed when Joker lies on his back, allowing Turvey to "play the...

Meanwhile, most of the horses have also been allowed the run of the 20-acre property, fenced with stranded wire, forsaking their white boarded corrals except at night. As for Tracey, she grew up in Panorama City, across the street from a chicken ranch, where she was able to focus her love of animals - even though chickens are not horses. The bird's cages are often open; the birds climb down bird-sized ladders and strut around, interjecting occasional muttered comments like an audience of...

The work is one of several revolutionary studies going on at the center that could have a major impact on the racing world by helping owners prevent career-ending injuries. A study at one of Colorado State University's equine research centers could help elite horse race owners predict whether a horse has a predisposition for injury, helping owners prevent catastrophic breakdown on the track. Eventually, the hope is that the test will be manufactured and race-horse owners will be able to...

All last year, in addition to her studies, Anderson traveled considerable distances to participate in rodeos to give her the experience she needed to have a shot at the pros. The Schnackers played a special role, according to Anderson, by teaching her how to ride Fred and giving her the opportunity to own such a wonderful horse. North Platte Telegraph - North Platte native competes tonight. It really was a difficult start and several people commented that she wasn t going to make a barrel...

It s part science, part artistry in metal and knowing that horse and its owner so well that you can fit a shoe that s just exactly what they need for what the horse and owner do together, said Hampton, 64, who has been a farrier for 47 years, 30 of those in full-time work. It s part science, part artistry in metal and knowing that horse and its owner so well that you can fit a shoe that s just exactly what they need for what the horse and owner do together, said Hampton, 64, who has been a...