ADVERTISEMENT
“Livestock is the lifeblood of rodeo,” says Douglas Corey, DVM, of Pendleton, Oregon, who has played a central role in crafting animal welfare rules for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) for more than 30 years and is a PRCA Hall of Fame inductee. The organization adopted its first livestock policy in 1947, and today it has 70 rules governing animal health and safety. Keeping horses and livestock injury-free has been and will continue to be a PRCA priority, he told attendees during the 2020 American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Convention, held virtually.
Data collected during the last five years show animal injuries occur in just one of every 1,000 runs at PRCA events a safety record of 99.9%. This statistic is based on approximately 355,000 “animal exposures” during a single year, Corey explained. Specific PRCA requirements, along with detailed action plans, make personnel better prepared to respond when emergencies do occur.
Second Career Star: This Bully Raps
Second Career Star: This Bully Raps This retired racehorse now wears many hats for his breeder, owner and trainer. The versatile This Bully Raps is willing and able to do any job asked of him. PHOTO: Shane Rux Photography
LaVerne Fein was not born into the horse industry, but she got there as fast as she could.
The Florida native was horse crazy from the start, and she built them into her life – as a police officer, she was able to work in mounted patrol. She rode show horses, then dressage, and then discovered and fell in love with barrel racing.
Fort Pierre native Melvin performed well at NFR capjournal.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from capjournal.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.