Oklahoma State University

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      1. CHARLES AND LINDA CLINE EQUINE TEACHING CENTER

        The Charles and Linda Cline Equine Teaching Center is a state-of-the-art equine teaching facility on approximately 60 acres at Oklahoma State University-Stillwater. Located at the corner of McElroy Road and Marvista Street, the center includes six native and Bermuda grass pastures, a teaching barn, a small indoor arena, outdoor arenas, classrooms, feed and tack rooms, a wash rack and a treatment area. Additionally, there is a building dedicated to the breeding program. The facility provides students with hands-on training in equine breeding, foaling, marketing and sales preparation, and hosts extension equine events. John Charles (Jan. 9, 1936-June 13, 2012) and Linda Cline met on a blind date in 1954 and married three years later, remaining together until Charles passed away in 2012. They raised two children and co-founded Cherokee Lines trucking company, which they ran from 1963 to 1990. In 1985, they established Char-Lin Ranch, renowned for its registered quarter horses and Angus cattle. Despite not attending OSU, they credited much of their success to the university's faculty and generously supported its equine program. They supported various charitable causes, including the Special Olympics. The center is integral to the university's commitment to providing comprehensive equine education and training.