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Page 4 of 240 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 | Next 10>> Emergency surgery saves J Bar J bucking horse Bugs Bunny[Dec. 20, 2010] Bugs Bunny, one of professional rodeo’s top saddle bronc riding horses, is back on Sparky and Marlene Dreesen’s J Bar J Ranch near Circle, Mont., after being saved from life-threatening colic with emergency surgery by a team of veterinarians and technicians at the Copper Spring Ranch Equine Sports Medicine Center near Bozeman, Mont. Emergency surgery saves J Bar J bucking horse Bugs Bunny
Bugs Bunny, one of professional rodeo’s top saddle bronc riding horses, is back on Sparky and Marlene Dreesen’s J Bar J Ranch near Circle, Mont., after being saved from life-threatening colic with emergency surgery by a team of veterinarians and technicians at the Copper Spring Ranch Equine Sports Medicine Center near Bozeman, Mont.
The famous 10-year old stallion was among nine bareback horses and four saddle broncs scheduled to buck at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, but never made it there.
The day before the stock was going to be loaded for the trip, Bugs was diagnosed with severe colic by Circle veterinarian Marilyn Howell, DVM. Instead of heading to Vegas with the rest of the horses, Bugs Bunny was unloaded at the Copper Spring Ranch clinic and underwent an operation for colic by surgeon Thomas Jakob, DVM, of Bozeman, with assistance from CSR’s Alan Goldhahn, DVM, and Lisa Baller, DVM, at 2:30 a.m. on Thanksgiving morning. The support team that worked for hours also included vet tech Joani Smith and ranch trainer Teri High.
“Dr. Howell did a great job of treating Bugs Bunny prior to the referral for surgery,” attending veterinarian Goldhahn said. “Bugs Bunny had a small colon obstruction with a tremendously large colon distention. Surgery entailed removing the gas, emptying the large colon of ingesta, and eliminating the obstruction. The horse came through the surgery like a champ and never looked back.”
When the Dreesens returned from the Finals they loaded Bugs Bunny back on the semi-trailer with the rest of the Wrangler NFR stock for the trip back to Circle. By then, Bugs Bunny was full of energy and back to feeling his literal oats.
“When we unloaded at home, Bugs Bunny acted like he wanted to go to a rodeo,” Dreesen said. “We were planning on retiring him after the Wrangler NFR this year and just keeping him as a stud, but I feel he got gypped. This was supposed to be his second trip to the National Finals, and they had put him in the rank pen. Maybe he needs to go to the Finals again.”
Dreesen received the prestigious NFR Remuda Award from PRCA commissioner Karl Stressman on the eve of the rodeo as the stock contractor who provided the best, most consistent pen of bucking horses. Ironically, the award came with a bronze sculpture that showed three of Dreesen’s top horses: Bugs Bunny, Special Times and Faded Charm. By Courtesy PRCA Stock contractor Herriman dies at 59[Dec. 20, 2010] Glenn Clay Herriman, owner of the Northern Cross Rodeo Company, died Dec. 11 at his home in Omak, Wash., surrounded by his family, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. He was 59. By Courtesy PRCA
Bullriders of America December News[Dec. 19, 2010] Madison, NE on December 31 will be the final event of the 2010 season. Lincoln, NE will start the 2011 season on January 1st. At this point, any money won at a 2011 event will count even though you have not purchased your 2011 card as long has you have a 2010 card. Notification will be made as to when cards will need to be renewed.. By Secretary BOA
PBR development tour visits Nebraska[Dec. 17, 2010] PUEBLO, Colo. (December 17, 2010) - The 2011 Professional Bull Riders Touring Pro Division season continues on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. at the Buffalo County Fairgrounds in Kearney, Neb. By Jack Carnefix, PBR
PBR joins Meetup![Dec. 17, 2010] PUEBLO, Colo. (December 16, 2010) - The Professional Bull Riders, Inc. (PBR) is excited to announce a new partnership with social media outlet www.Meetup.com. PBR fans can now host their own Meetup party anywhere in the world, all while enjoying the PBR on VERSUS. By Sara Broun, PBR
GAC airs coverage of Wrangler NFR 10th Night After-Party[Dec. 16, 2010] COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Coverage of the inaugural Wrangler NFR World Champion Awards Show & 10th Night After-Party premiered December 16th on Great American Country with seven additional airdates between December 16th and December 26th. By Courtesy PRCA
Five Riders I'd Like to See More in 2011[Dec. 15, 2010] There are a number of great bull riders in the CBR, but there are always going to be riders the fans would like to see enter more events throughout the course of the season. All the riders on my list have ridden in Championship Bull Riding in the past, but none of them entered many events during 2010. All the guys are extremely talented and are capable of contending for a CBR World Title if they enter enough events next year.
Interview With Neil Holmes[Dec. 14, 2010] Neil Holmes made his CBR debut in late 2009, and he made an instant impact by qualifying for the Tour Finale. He started the 2010 season very well, picking up his first-ever win at a CBR televised event. At the Huron event in early September, however, he had one of the worst bull riding wrecks of the season. The injury put him out until the Tour Finale, but he is healthy and ready to go for 2011. Holmes has already finished third at a 2011 CBR Horizon Series event, and he is currently 15th in the season standings.
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