Ulcers are a common medical condition in horses and foals.
“It is estimated that almost 60 percent of foals and one-third of adult horses confined in stalls may have mild ulcers,” according to Dr. Race Foster, world respected veterinarian from Rhinelander, Wis.
Up to 60 percent of show horses and 90 percent of racehorses may develop moderate to severe ulcers. “However, about 50 percent of horses with ulcers show no outward signs of the gastrointestinal disease,” Foster pointed out.
His horse is his livelihood.
And, it has been almost since he could walk.
“I was about raised on a horse, and when I was still pretty small, about seven or eight, I began going along with my dad, Joe, on his job looking after cattle on the Cimarron National Grasslands,” said Billy Barnes of Elkhart.
It was only flat on one side.
One could feel fortunate for that, but flat tires are always a bad deal whenever they occur. Likewise, we actually do feel lucky that ours was after the blizzard. Had our tire decided to become deflated a week earlier, there’s no way we would have been able to change it.
They were all a long ways from home, but the rodeo action was much the same..
Spectators at a dozen rodeos in Spain may have been even more enthusiastic about the traditionally U.S. sport than had the performers been in their homeland.
“It was really an exciting time for all of us, and the crowds were just phenomenal,” described Bronc Rumford, the man responsible for those overseas spectaculars.
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Despite concern about the overall economy, participation in major horse competitions remains strong.
But, could the decline in horse inventory soon create a shortage of quality entries for the expanded interest in most events?
It was in the parking lot.
Our car was exactly where we left it mid-morning, but trying to find the jalopy after dark in the heavy, blowing snow that had been coming down for several hours just about gave us a heart attack, literally.
“It doesn’t get any better than right now. Enjoy the ride.”
That was the perfect synopsis of a fun-filled cowboy celebration and recognition Saturday night at Cottonwood Falls.
Ernie Rodina, congenial Purina feed salesman well known for his horse radio programs, equine print publication and generous contributions to Midwest horse activities, made the remark concluding the special party honoring the five Kansas teams placing high at the Working Ranch Cowboys Association World Championship.
“There are several causes of colic,” emphasized Dr. Elizabeth Davis, associate professor and head of equine medicine and surgery at Kansas State University.