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Abstraction and relativism Flint strives to capture ‘moment of change’ in artwork Lander – Painter Matt Flint sees a connection between painting and ranching.

“When we ask ranchers why they do what they do, part of it is tradition, but the other part is because they feel like it’s what they’re supposed to do. Most ranchers can’t imagine doing anything else,” Flint says. “When I found oil painting, it just made sense. There’s a struggle in art that I can equate back to ranching, and it’s as frustrating as it is rewarding.”

He continues, “Most people don’t understand what it takes to raise cattle or to get a calf to finish, and there is that same challenge with art.

There’s a lot of behind-the-scenes work that isn’t necessarily glamorous, but when I’m done, I have a product that speaks for all of the struggle and hard work.”

Flint says the solidarity found in both art and ranching are similar, and he enjoys capturing the images of the West – from horses to wildlife and more – in his work.

Respect for ag “I have great respect for the tradition of small family farms and ranches,” says Flint. “It’s vital farms and ranches are alive in the West.

Local food production and the connection to food production is important.”

Flint was raised on a small family farm outside of Kansas City, Mo., but he went to school in a large city.

“I had an interesting dichotomy of being brought up in the city and the country both,” he explains. “We had a big garden, raised hay, horses, cows, pigs, chickens and rabbits.”

Flint was brought up living and working outside, and he says his parents always encouraged him to be creative.

Flint notes his art teacher in high school played an important role in influencing his career choice.

“I had a fantastic art teacher in high school. I hadn’t thought about art as a career before, but she steered me that way,” he explains. “When I hit my senior year of high school, I knew I was going to be an artist.”

Moving to Wyoming After college, Flint’s parents sold the family farm, and he lived in cities during his young adulthood, working in illustration for five years.

“When the suburbs started to creep in, the farm wasn’t the same, so my family sold it,” he explains. “I knew I wanted to live somewhere mountainous.”

Growing up, he frequently spent time in Colorado and New Mexico. His wife’s sister lives in Jackson, and during graduate school, his good friend was from Casper.

“Things began to line up to move to Wyoming,” Flint says. “Central Wyoming College had a teaching opening, so I came out to teach art. We fell in love with Lander, and I love teaching.”

“I’m a full-time painter and a full-time teacher,” he continues. “I’m at a point where I could just be a full-time painter, but I realized teaching is beneficial. It keeps me balanced, and I need the teaching aspect of my career, as well.”

Style Since he began, Flint has been drawn to two styles artwork – representational and abstraction.

“In school, I knew I liked representational art, where people can recognize the subject and I can get as accurate as I can with the animals and people,” he explains. “At the same time, I really love abstraction. To me, abstraction represents something rough and raw around the edges.”

Flint works to combine representative and abstract art.

Cover Art – “A Glance,” Mixed Media on Paper, 2012, Matt Flint

From the start – Since he was young, Matt Flint has been drawn towards art, and with the encouragement of his parents and high school art teacher, Flint decided to make art his full-time career. Today, he lives in Lander and teaches at Central Wyoming College. Courtesy photo

“I find myself leaning towards more representation, and with the pieces I’m working on right now, the backgrounds tend to be more abstract,” he explains.

Works of art Flint paints using oil and mixed media. While oil tends to be the base of his work, he also uses ink, bees wax, water-based paints and even soil, marble dust or other components of nature to add texture.

“I use soil that comes from the mountains, which connects each piece back to the land,” Flint says.

He also uses a variety of tools to produce his artwork, from brushes to trowels, putty knives and more.

Flint works on anywhere between 15 and 30 pieces at a time.

“Because they’re really textural and oil takes a while to dry, I work on each piece in stages,” he explains.

“As I start painting, I start by building the atmosphere, and it pops into my head what animal would be appropriate for the background,” he says. “Then, I look at my reference photos and start to build the animal in.”

The process, he says, isn’t clear-cut, and each painting changes continually.

“I put things into the painting, then take them out, change their size and adjust as I go,” Flint explains. “I like painting because it’s very fluid.”

At the end of each piece, Flint says, “The fluidity of my work gives it the feeling that the final piece is caught in a moment of change. They feel fluid and not like a snapshot.”

Connections A number of western galleries represent Flint, and his work can be found across the country.

Flint notes he enjoys taking the summer months to connect with the area that he lives in, while also traveling to restock the galleries that represent him.

“I’m really tied to the Wind River Mountains, the Red Desert and the Wyoming landscape,” he says, noting that his connection to the land shows up in his work. “Ranchers are tied to their land, too.”

“From when I was a child, I knew the land was just more than something I dwelled upon,” Flint says. “I knew the land personally, and there was something special about that. I hope my respect for the land and respect for animals comes through in my art.”

Visit mattflint.com for more of Flint’s work.

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

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All-around horses

Jaures strive to breed natural, agile horses that perform at the ranch, in the arena Rawlins – For Erica and Chuck Jaure, raising performance horses started as a challenge of finding a few nice mares to breed barrel and rope prospects, but jumping into the performance horse industry wasn’t as easy as that.

“We bought some prospects through some sales and didn’t have very good luck,” says Erica Jaure. “They always had weird quirks or some history we had to figure out.”

“I thought, if we raised our own horses, we would know what happened to them and be able to control some of those variables through the training process,” she continues.

Getting started At the time, while the couple was looking for brood mares to add to their program, Jaure says, “Chuck thought this area was also lacking a good stallion for both performance and ranch horses, so we decided to look for a quality stud, too.”

As they began to look for a stud, they spread the word to friends and family, and someone turned them on to a two-yearold prospect.

“I wanted something older, already proven and shown, maybe even with some babies on the ground,” Jaure explains. “But, as we looked at videos of this young horse, we were impressed with his size and bone. We liked his bloodline, too, and we thought we would take a chance.”

In the worst-case scenario, Jaure says they could have gelded him and had a really nice horse.

“That horse is Kick It In the Nic, also known as Snoopy,” she comments, noting the stallion is a major part of their program today. “Once we started, it all just evolved into our program today.”

Since then, the Jaure family has built a strong, successful line of performance and ranch horses, and they continue to raise top-

“I thought if we raised our own horses, we would know what happened to them and be able to control some of those variables through the training process.” – Erica Jaure quality horses with their children Truett, 11, and Tess, 8.

Performance horses The Jaures have been involved in roping and rodeo for many years, and they wanted to raise horses that they wanted to ride.

“Chuck always roped, and I ran barrels and roped in high school and college,” Jaure explains. “We wanted to raise horses to ride, and multiple-use horses fit us best.”

With a goal of attending barrel futurities, Jaure also says, “We wanted good prospects that we didn’t have to pay a ridiculous amount of money for.”

Their children also share a passion for horses, and Jaure explains they seek to breed horses that accomplish multiple goals.

“We want to haul horses that can be used for several events at the rodeo, but they still go out to pasture and work for the ranch,” Jaure says. “We wanted to build something that was fast enough and agile with natural cow-sense but also had enough bone to stay sound.”

“With those qualities, a horse can run barrels, be a head horse and still be a pleasure to use on the ranch,” she emphasizes.

Breeding program Jaure explains their breeding program typically utilizes a breeding strategy that combines both ranch horse genetics with ability to run.

“I like to find mares with older bloodlines, but we try to keep

Performance horses – Jaure Performance Horses are raised in the high desert, sagebrush country of south-central Wyoming. From a young age, they learn to travel through brush and across rocky hillsides. Courtesy photo

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up current trends,” she says. “These horses aren’t just hobby or trail-riding horses. They like having a job – or two or three.”

They have two home-raised stallions on the ranch, which both produce high-quality offspring.

“Kick It In The Nic is very smart, quick footed and good boned,” Jaure says. “He produces horses with all-around potential. We have roped calves and competed in head, heel and reined cow horse events, as well as in barrels and poles.”

The foals from race mares have the run to compete but have a short back and natural gait and speed.

Their other stallion, THR Buggin Da Famous, has a pedigree for barrels.

“By Dash Ta Fame and out of a daughter of Streakin Six, he has an easy going personality that he passes to his foals,” Jaure explains. “He also passes on the natural turn of Dash Ta Fame, with good size and substance.”

THR Buggin Da Famous’ oldest foals are just turning five this year, so Jaure says, “We have yet to know how well they will perform, but I haven’t found one yet that isn’t willing and athletic.”

Raising horses Located in Rawlins, the Jaures find there are both benefits and challenges associated with raising horses.

Carbon County ranchers like the Jaures’ horses, and they perform well as ranch horses in the high desert, sagebrush country of Wyoming.

“The babies learn on the mares how to travel through brush and up and down rocky hillsides,” Jaure explains. “They develop good bones and hooves from a young age.”

However, they don’t have any green fields and have to haul feed in, which can be a challenge.

“Breeding horses is hard,” she says. “I have a lot of heartaches and long days.”

But at the end of the day, Jaure says, “Seeing or hearing about someone doing well on one of our horses makes it all worth it.

Plus, I love riding these horses.”

Jaure notes she competes in futurities with a handful of her horses, and “holds her own.”

“I’m not out to win all the time,” she explains. “I want horses for the long-term.”

At the same time, seeing her children riding and succeeding on their home-raised horses provides a bright spot in her life.

“Truett and Tess are our future, and I really enjoy seeing them step on these horses and have success,” she says.

Visit jaureperformancehorses.com for more information.

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

In the arena, on the ranch – The Jaure family strives to raise horses that are multiple-use, and their horses are often suitable for the arena and ranch work. They breed animals with athleticism and all-around potential. Courtesy photo

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Silver and spurs

Handcrafted spurs turns into a handy business for Gilkerson Sheridan – When Marc Gilkerson handcrafted his first pair of spurs in 1994, he was making something that would allow him to continue competing in the sport he loves.

“I was in rodeo and rode bareback horses in the PRCA,” explains the Sheridan cowboy. “I had a horse mash me in the chutes, and it smashed my spur into my heel. I never could get my spur to fit right again, so I decided to make my own.”

First pair That first pair of spurs was a simple design.

Gilkerson shoed horses in his spare time, so he used a couple of old rasps that he crafted into a pair of spurs he could use for bareback riding.

“I really liked how they turned out, and it was a lot of fun to make something,” he explains. “People started noticing them and would ask me to make them a pair. That was how I got started making things out of metal.”

Looking at that first pair of spurs reminds Gilkerson of how much he has progressed over the years.

“At the time, I thought they turned out really well, but now, I think they are pretty crude-looking,” he says with a chuckle. “They were made with an old buzz box welder and a file. I didn’t have a lot of tools then.”

Gilkerson adds, “Sometimes, I think about taking them to the shop and cleaning them up, but then, I decide I should just leave them the way they are.”

Adding intricacy Since then, Gilkerson has become more intricate with his designs.

“I didn’t receive much formal training. Mostly, I just learned as I went,” he says. “My late wife Sherri was training cow horses in Arizona with Jim Paul, Sr. and Jimmie Paul. I found out one day Jim made bits and spurs, so I started going to his shop every afternoon, after we finished riding, to make bits and spurs.”

“I learned a lot from Jim on balance, feel and just how to make

Gilkerson family – Marc Gilkerson has been making bits and spurs since 1994, and he has developed his craft over the past two-and-a-half decades.

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“The more I make, the more I figure things out and want to make them better.” – Marc Gilkerson a good bit,” Gilkerson continues. “At the time, we had someone put the silver on and engrave them for us. Then, I decided I wanted to go to engraving school, so Jim went with me. We both spent five days in Alpine, Texas learning the basics of engraving.”

Changing process Armed with more tools and knowledge, Gilkerson’s metal working process changed.

“With the first pair of spurs, I made the band and cut out the shank, put it together and welded the shank to the band. Trying to get that shank perfect on the band was probably the hardest part of the process,” he explains.

“Now, all my spurs are one piece. I start with a half-inch piece of iron, split it and open it up, and then I shape it,” Gilkerson explains.

“It is a totally different process than what I started with.”

“I have bought a lot of tools to use since then, and there is always something new I want to get,” Gilkerson continues. “The more I make, the more I figure things out and want to make them better. To do that, I have to buy a little bit better tools than what I have.

Casting silver He notes, “I just started casting silver, so I bought a bowl, flux, wax and sand. I watched a YouTube video, and started casting rings.”

Gilkerson makes round and square rings that are quite popular with his customers.

He also makes bracelets, earrings and concho necklaces from domed silver he solders together. Most of the jewelry he makes can be finished in a few hours.

More complicated items like bits and spurs take longer to create.

Depending upon the design, it can take anywhere from a few days to a week.

“I really like to engrave, so I like making spurs the most. I can make a pair in a couple days, but bits take longer because they have to be balanced,” he explains. “I hand file the back side of the bit and the part that is against the cheek of the horse. Sometimes, it takes a week or two to get everything set and balanced correctly.”

On the competition circuit Gilkerson designed different bits while competing in national reined cow horse events with Sherri, who passed away in 2006. One bit was used in the AQHA world cow horse competition, and Gilkerson split third and fourth place with it.

“It was a Fresno shank spade bit that I showed in. I kept it on my TV stand for months. I liked the design, but I wanted to make it a little differently. That’s how I came up with what I call the new Fresno shank,” he notes.

When he showed in the Sun Circuit in Arizona, it was with a spade bit he created with a nice shank.

“I wanted to make it with a one-piece mouth piece, and it took me a couple days, but I pounded this mouth piece out and put in the shank,” he says. “I was carrying it down a hall, and a guy who sells bits through his online store called me into his store and bought it from me.”

“I wanted to show with it first, and I ended up winning the amateur cow horse event that weekend,” Gilkerson adds.

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Rodeo involvement Gilkerson no longer shows horses, but he is still involved with rodeo. He also welcomed a son, Rio, last year with his wife Lauren.

For the last nine years, Gilkerson has mentored youth while working as the rodeo coach at Sheridan Community College.

“It is fun to watch kids come to school here and progress, get better and move on,” he says.

Last year, his men’s team won the Central Rocky Mountain region, which happened for the first time in school history. One of his students, Zeke Thurston, also won the world last year in the bronc riding event.

“I love rodeo. It’s something I hold close to my heart,” he says.

“One of the cool things I have made is a unique pair of spurs for a Ty Curuchet fundraiser. He was hurt judging at Chris LeDoux Days last summer. I really silvered them up, and they sold for $3,600,” he says.

Love for the work “I just enjoy making things,” he continues. “I get a lot of satisfaction making something from nothing.”

Gilkerson also enjoys the challenge of improving his skills.

“I want to get better, and I spend more time drawing out designs and on detail,” he says. “I like the work of Stewart Williamson, Troy Flaherty and Gary Williamson. They are top of the line, so I study what they make and pay particular attention to the different ways they shade things.

“My goal is to be as good as they are,” Gilkerson adds.

Currently, Gilkerson sells his custom-made items through his Facebook page, Gilk Silver. He has sold items as far away as New York City, Texas and Canada.

Gayle Smith is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Nirvana Equine uses unique therapies to treat equine athletes Wyarno – “Nirvana Equine began with a vision, prayers and a leap of faith,” says Tracie Pollard.

The facility offers a unique array of therapeutic options for horses, dogs and people including hydrotherapy, pulse electromagnetic field therapy (PEMF) and more.

“Our family has always been involved with horses and rodeo,” says Pollard. “It seemed like every time we would take a horse to a veterinarian with an injury, they would recommend some form of rehab through water therapy.”

“Because there were no rehabilitation facilities in the area, we would resort to driving our horses south for aquatic therapy, rehabilitation and training,” she explains. “After educating ourselves through collaboration with vets, equine nutritionists, trainers and mentors who had hydrotherapy facilities, we took a leap of faith and began building our own equine rehabilitation facility.”

Pollard says they hoped to bless others and offer their services to the equine community by being the only place in northwest Wyoming that offers hydrotherapy and PEMF treatments.

At the facility At Nirvana Equine, the Pollards utilize an in-ground aqua tread to provide hydrotherapy.

“Our entire facility is heated, and we have 15 Priefert indoors stalls, with 10 covered turnouts,” she says.

The facility also has a feed room, indoor and outdoor lighted arenas and an office.

“We also have an arena where various people host clinics and others comes to ride,” Pollard says. “Our PEMF treatments are administered in our facility, but we also travel weekly to treat various pets, horses, and people.”

“PEMF is a therapy that utilizes magnetic fields to recharge and regenerate cells,” she comments. “It rejuvenates, repairs and recovers cells to improve cellular function and health at the molecular level, enhancing the body’s ability to heal itself, relieving pain, increasing circulation and oxygen and reducing inflammation.”

The magnetic fields penetrate 16 inches into the tissue to heal cells.

“We’re certified PEMF practitioners, and we’ve used the therapy on everything from humans and horses to hedgehogs and everything in between,” Pollard comments. “We learn something new every day, and we see positive results from PEMF. It expedites healing and enhances performance and overall well-being.”

PEMF has been medically studied at Harvard and the Mayo Clinic.

Pollard says, “This therapy is widely used across the country.”

Nirvana Equine is also a dealer of Black Widow Arena Drags and a distributor of Zesterra and Odor No More, both of which can be an asset for horse owners.

Hydrotherapy Nirvana’s aqua tread, which was the foundation and the start of their vision, provides benefits through relief of stress on a horse’s joints during rehabilitation.

“Our aqua tread features can be controlled to suit individual athlete’s needs. For example, we can control the speed of the treadmill and the height and temperature of the water and how the massage jets project,” Pollard explains. “Fifteen minutes in the aqua tread is equivalent to an hour of loping in the arena. Exercising through hydrotherapy, lengthens a horse’s stride, increases muscle mass and lung capacity, builds endurance and improves a horse’s overall mental state.”

Pollard continues, “The horses really look forward to their workouts, and each therapy session is specific and based on the owner’s short- and long-term goals and the horse’s needs.”

Nirvana Equine works closely with horse owners, as well as with veterinarians, to design rehab and conditioning programs.

“We make sure to communicate our program and the athlete’s progress with owners and the team to ensure the best therapy and condition for the horse,” she comments.

Moving forward Pollard says the practice continues to evolve, and they seek to maintain and maximize optimal performance for both people and horses.

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“Since we’ve been open, we’ve also maintained a multi-faceted vision,” she says. “We work with adults and youth with disabilities through equine therapy.”

The program teaches life skills, communication and social skills to help disabled individuals maintain a more independent quality of life.

“We partner with Life Steps, an organization in town that assists young adults in learning a trade and life skills. On an average day, we have the opportunity to work with six to eight individuals. We truly feel blessed to have them as a part of our team,” she adds.

Nirvana Equine is operated by Chuck Pollard, his wife Tracie and their daughter Saije.

A major asset to the Nirvana team is veterinary technician, Alexis Von Gontard.

“Alexis is instrumental in the daily operations of Nirvana Equine.

We are so thankful to have her,” says Pollard. “Alexis’s experience as a vet tech and her passion for animals and people fits perfectly into our vision.”

Another major contributor to the Nirvana team is Rodney Jesperson, Chuck’s nephew. Rodney keeps everyone smiling and is referred to as “Rockin Rod” because he is great help and is always supportive of the next adventure.

Journey of Three “We started Nirvana Equine as what we called the ‘Journey of Three,’” Pollard explains. “That phrase incorporates the true meaning of Nirvana and includes the three of us in our family.”

Nirvana Equine has been a fun journey for the Pollard family. “This

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has been a rewarding and humbling experience – and a true blessing,” explains Pollard. “In the near future, we hope to expand our rehabilitation options as well as extend our youth equine therapy collaboration.”

“We love working with both humans and horses,” Pollard says.

“The rewards of this endeavor have been a blessing and would not have been possible without the amazing support of our family and friends.”

Visit nirvanaequine.com for more information. Nirvana Equine also has a Facebook page, Nirvana Equine, LLC. Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to saige@wylr.net.

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Working man’s rodeo association Wyoming Rodeo Association rebuilds to capture long history In the 1960s, the Wyoming Rodeo Association (WRA) was formed to provide a place for Wyoming’s numerous cowboys and cowgirls to compete in the state’s favorite sport.

“WRA is a working man’s association,” says Gus Cross, WRA president. “We’re not a pro rodeo association, and we want to provide an opportunity for people who have jobs and families and can’t be on the road full-time.”

Cross says the association was incorporated in 1963 and held some of their first sanctioned rodeos in Saratoga, Encampment and Rawlins.

“Today, we co-sanction rodeos with the Colorado Rodeo Association and Nebraska Rodeo Association,” he comments.

A look back “In the early 1970s, WRA was at full swing, offering rodeos to cowgirls and cowboys from the Tetons all the way to eastern Wyoming,” says WRA Secretary Sarah Herold. “WRA was a place for those looking to compete and have a good time.”

She notes, nearly 60 years later, the rodeo lifestyle is still strong, and WRA continues to uphold its foundations of respect, pride and community.

“WRA has long been an association that cowboys and cowgirls can commit to by improving their talent,” she explains.

“Rodeo isn’t something many contestants do only on the weekends. Rather, participating in rodeos is a way of life, and it is cherished.”

Herold continues, “Rodeo runs in the blood of Wyomingites, and that is why the WRA is working hard to be back on the map for 2018 summer rodeos.”

Rebuilding effort After a challenging few years, Cross notes WRA is striving to rebuild its reputation.

“Over the years, WRA has become a lot less talked about in the State of Wyoming,” Herold says.

She adds, challenges, ranging from new regulations, societal changes and the economic downturn have plagued WRA, but the passion of WRA members – past and present, continues to be seen.

The last two years, a state finals event has not been held, but this year, WRA is committed to a year-end championship event on Sept. 22-23 in Torrington.

“We’re working to fire up our membership and hold a really good finals event for people to compete in,” Cross says.

Herold adds, “Our biggest goal is to have a really great finals this year.”

While the number of rodeos they sanction or co-sanction

“We’re working to fire up our membership and hold a really good finals event for people to compete in.” – Gus Cross each year changes, Cross comments this year, they hope to be involved with almost 40 rodeos.

Four rodeos will be organized and hosted solely by WRA, including the 71st Annual Hulett Rodeo, Encampment Woodchoppers Jamboree Rodeo, Saratoga Rodeo and the Carbon County Stampede Rodeo.

The small size of many Wyoming communities, as well as the distance between rodeos, can be a challenge for WRA, and Herold says it can be difficult to fill a rodeo program with competitors.

She adds, “We’re really working to increase our membership this year. We’ve rebuilt our website and added a social media component, with a Facebook page and more, to reach out.”

WRA has also worked to re-connect with its past members, by sending membership information to former WRA members.

Developing relationships “WRA wants to do everything possible to make the rodeo community succeed in the State of Wyoming,” says Herold.

“Our neighboring states have also been really helpful,” Herold says. “We’ve reached out and will be co-sanctioning every possible rodeo with Colorado Pro Rodeo Association and Nebraska State Rodeo Association.”

The opportunity to co-sanction rodeos helps WRA overcome some challenges and offer more rodeo opportunities.

“WRA is a great rodeo association because we can co-

Wyoming cowboys – The Wyoming Rodeo Association was developed as a non-professional rodeo association geared to provide opportunities for winnings for cowboys who also had families, full-time jobs and other obligations. The association provides approximately 40 co-sanctioned rodeos every years in Colorado, Nebraska and Wyoming. Sarah Herold photo

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sanction other events, which means contestants can earn points to compete in the state finals of Colorado and Nebraska, as well as Wyoming,” she explains. “This gives our members the opportunity to participate in the year-end finals rodeo for each state. Winnings at these rodeos include cash, saddles, buckles and, of course, bragging rights.”

As they work to grow, Herold also notes she is working to build relationships with county fairs around the state to enhance rodeo opportunities for WRA members.

Rodeo tradition “It is important to not only the WRA but other associations that the reputation of the sport stays intact and that rodeos continue to thrive throughout the United States,” Herold says.

“Rodeo is a way of life and a passion that many cowboys and cowgirls crave and will never give up on.”

Herold says the friendships and competition enjoyed by rodeo competitors is part of the lifeblood of Wyoming and runs deep throughout our state’s history, which is why WRA and rebuilding the association is important.

“We’re continuing to grow and develop WRA,” Herold emphasizes. “WRA had hundreds of members in the 1970s, and we’re looking forward to returning the association to the glory and reputation that it once had.”

Learn more about the Wyoming Rodeo Association by visiting wyomingrodeoassociation.com.

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to saige@wylr.net.

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Horse health

Equine herpes virus poses continual concern for horse owners Each year, as horse owners prepare their equine for a variety of events – from brandings and rodeos to county fairs and horse shows, concerns about exposure to disease are top of mind. In Wyoming and around the world, equine herpes virus (EHV), a group of very common DNA viruses, is often targeted as a disease of concern.

“We have had EHV-1 and other equine herpes viruses in Wyoming for decades,” says Jim Logan, Wyoming State Veterinarian.

Endemic disease “The great majority of horses are exposed to equine herpes viruses early in life,” Logan continues. “They become lifelong carriers of the virus, but they are latently infected and show no signs of illness.”

Logan notes 80 percent of horses have EHV but do not exhibit symptoms.

“By two years of age, almost all horses have been infected with EHV,” Logan explains. “The initial exposure generally occurs in foals from contact with their dams.”

After exposure, the virus often becomes latent and persists in the horse for the entirety of its life.

While they don’t show signs, he explains, “The virus can be reactivated during times of stress, such as strenuous exercise, over-exertion, long-distance transport, at weaning or during adverse weather.”

Disease presentation If a horse is infected with EHV and shows signs, they are often seen as one of four primary manifestations – Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopthy (EHM), respiratory disease, abortion and neonatal death.

“EHV-1 is the primary cause of EHM, the neurologic form of EHV-1, which is most often due to the mutant or neuropathogenic strains of EHV-1,” Logan says, explaining a particular mutation in the genome results in EHM. “In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of

EHV-1 cases, especially EHM, reported in the United States.”

Outbreaks of EHM have been seen across the country at large horse facilities and events, including racetracks, horse shows grounds, veterinary clinics and boarding stables.

Logan explains, “The large number of horses that can be exposed on such premises and the serious nature of the disease have caused significant concern within the animal health community and the U.S. horse industry.”

EHV-4 impacts the respiratory system of horses and results in rhinopneumonitis, which causes respiratory symptoms. Very rarely EHV-4 is associated with abortion.

“EHV-4 causes a non-fatal upper respiratory tract disease in foals,” explains Logan.

Symptoms Because EHV is contagious and spread by several different routes, horse owners are encouraged to be diligent when traveling to equine events.

“EHV is spread by direct horse-to-horse contact; contaminated hands, equipment and tack; and for a short time, through aerosol dissemination of the virus within the environment of the stable and stall,” Logan says. “Horses may appear to be perfectly healthy yet spread the virus via the secretions from their nostrils.”

The initial clinical signs of infection are often non-specific and may include a fever of 101.5 degrees Fahrenheit or greater.

“Fever may be the only abnormality observed,” Logan says. “Other presenting signs may be combinations of fever and respiratory symptoms of nasal discharge and cough.”

Some horses have reddish mucous membranes, as well.

Horses with the neurologic disease become uncoordinated and weak, and they often have trouble standing and difficulty urinating and defecating.

“Often, the rear limbs are more severely affected than the front,” he adds. “Signs of brain dysfunction may occur, as

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well, including extreme lethargy and a coma-like state.”

Because the incubation period of EHV is highly variable depending on the host, virulence of the virus and other environmental factors, Logan says horses may present between four and 14 days, with the majority of cases seen between three and eight days.

“In most cases, horses exposed to EHV will develop a fever and possibly nasal discharge, then go on to recover without developing more serious symptoms.

Prevention For horse owners who are concerned about the possibility of EHV, Logan recommends several steps to minimizing the likelihood of infection.

“Stop movement of horses if an EHV infection is suspected,” he says. “This is the most important first step horse owners can take. Horses should neither enter nor leave a premises where EHV is diagnosed until cleared by a veterinarian.”

Contact between horses exposed to EHV and unexposed horses should be eliminated through quarantine, and sick horses should be isolated.

“Horses that have aborted or shown signs of fever, respiratory disease or neurologic disease should be separated from healthy horses,” Logan says. “Ideally, the sick horse should be moved into a separate building or paddock on the premises.”

Finally, Logan cautions against sharing equipment among horses at any facility.

“The virus can be spread from horse to horse via contaminated objects, so equipment should not be shared,” he says.

Logan concludes, “Practice proper biosecurity measures to prevent spreading the virus.”

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

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Caudal heel syndrome

Stockton describes cause and treatment for caudal heel syndrome Riverton – Caudal heel syndrome describes a broad spectrum of conditions that affect the navicular bone, the bursa and the flexor tendons in a horse’s foot.

“Anything in the area of the navicular bone that causes pain is called caudal heel syndrome,” says Amy Stockton of Stock Doc Vet Clinic in Riverton, noting afflictions used to be called navicular disease, which was incorrect.

Anatomy When looking at the horse’s foot, the navicular bone is located behind the coffin bone and short pastern bone. It sits on the navicular bursa, which Stockton described as a small pillow between the tendon and the bone, designed to protect the tendon.

“If the bursa is inflamed, we call it bursitis, and it hurts,” Stockton described. “We can also have inflammation in the impar ligament, the tendon or the joint.”

“Pain in any of these areas is called caudal heel syndrome,” she says.

Horses from four to nine years old, typically geldings, may be afflicted with caudal heel syndrome in their front limbs.

“Usually, it’s related to conformation, or if they were trimmed or shod in a manner that puts too much stress and strain on their heel region,” Stockton describes. “The most common presentation of caudal heel syndrome is bilateral lameness affecting the front foot.”

She adds, “It’s a big deal, and we see a lot of it.”

Cause and symptoms Stockton notes, often, veterinarians don’t know what causes caudal heel syndrome, but she says, “Small feet can be an issue, and overweight horses may see caudal heel syndrome more often.”

She further notes a horse that is low in the heel with a long toe are more likely to be affected.

“It is important to have a farrier trim our horses because improperly trimmed hooves can result in caudal heel syndrome,” Stockton says.

Lameness is the first sign of caudal heel syndrome, and after rest, horses get better. Usually one foot is more severely impacted than the other, and horses may even wear their toe off because they don’t want to land on the sore heel.

“They may stumble a bunch, too,” she explains. “When we put hoof testers on, we often find the horse is sore over their heel or their frog, or they might not be sore at all.”

The shape of the foot may change with caudal heel syndrome, as the heels get thinner and they contract and get a narrower foot.

Diagnosis To identify caudal heel syndrome and the root cause of the syndrome, Stockton notes several strategies may be used “We block the heels with lidocaine and make sure it is numb.

If the horse walks out more comfortably, we know the lameness is from the heel and they likely have caudal heel syndrome,” Stockton says. “We can also see radiographic changes if the disease is in the bone.”

However, because the changes are gradual, there may be no observable changes in an x-ray until six months, a year or longer.

In larger, more urban clinics, MRIs or contrast-enhanced CT scans are used to determine caudal heel syndrome has resulted from the ligament, tendon, bone or join, but Stockton said they don’t have that technology in many Wyoming clinics.

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“It is important to have a farrier trim our horses because improperly trimmed hooves can result in caudal heel syndrome.” – Amy Stockton target the cause of caudal heel syndrome.

“We can see changes in the deep digital flexor tendon or the bursa. Then, we can block whichever part may be affected with lidocaine. Then, if the horse walks out soundly, we know that part is involved,” Stockton comments. “Using an ultrasound is a bigger process and more time intensive, but it can help us identify the cause of caudal heel syndrome.”

Biology Stockton also says there are several theories as to why caudal heel syndrome results.

“The biomechanical theory says repeated concussion between the deep digital flexor tendon and the navicular bone can cause it,” she explains. “Basically, repeated hard hits, in conjunction with upright conformation, small feet or improper shoeing may cause caudal heel syndrome.”

An additional theory hypothesizes that thrombosis of the small blood vessels supplying blood to the foot result in caudal heel syndrome.

Finally, degenerative joint diseases, like arthritis, may result in caudal heel syndrome.

Treatment Treating caudal heel syndrome can be a challenge, adds Stockton, particularly if the exact cause of the pain has not been identified.

“We’ll start treating by raising the heel because, when there’s pressure in foot, it causes pain,” she explains. “If we increase the heel height, we take some of the pressure off of the foot, relieving pain.”

Stockton emphasizes the importance of attaining the correct balance when shoeing horses, and says, “We use a farrier to shoe our horses to make sure they get the feet right. We can keep a horse sound for a long time with the correct shoes on.

Additionally, managing a horse’s weight to make sure they aren’t too heavy is also important for alleviating caudal heel syndrome.

“Acupuncture has been used at Colorado State University with a 40 to 50 percent improvement in cases, but there wasn’t a control,” she says. “When we use acupuncture, we are looking at balancing the whole system.”

Non-steroidal drugs can be used, along with peripheral vasodilators to improve blood flow to the area, and other new drugs are available as well.

“Several new drugs also target changes in the bone, says Stockton. “If we see bony changes on the navicular bone, we use a couple of different drugs that can prevent osteoclasts from breaking down the bone.”

Anti-inflammatory drugs can be used, as can steroids, stem cell therapy or platelet-rich plasma to treat caudal heel syndrome.

“Nerving is a last-ditch effort,” Stockton adds. “If we nerve a horse, it can step on a nail, for example and not know, so there are other complications we have to watch out for.”

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to saige@wylr.net.

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Racing racehorses

Lipp focuses on the best genetics for the racing industry Shell – Mike Lipp has bred racehorses at Valley View Ranch outside of Shell, where he was raised, since the early 1980s.

“We raised racehorses since the 1980s for about 10 or 15 years, but we got out of it because there wasn’t much money in it,” Lipp explains. “Now, with the return of historic horse racing in Wyoming, we’ve begun to rebuild.”

While his ranch never completely got rid of their herd of broodmares, Lipp says, “We always held a few horses back every year. We always had performance horses and horses with running blood in them for barrel racers and team ropers.”

Lipp adds the family continually sold horses to rodeo competitors, but seven years ago, when historic horse racing was approved again, they jumped back into the racehorse industry.

Valley View Ranch Today, Lipp and his wife Serena work together on Valley View Ranch, and while he enjoys breeding racehorses, Lipp also has a full-time job off the ranch.

“I also operate heavy equipment on the railroad, and sometimes, driving back and forth, trying to breed and get everything right is tough,” he says. “But my interest in breeding racehorses never left.”

When Lipp is out of town for work, Serena takes care of the operation.

“My son lives down in Texas now,” says Lipp, “but he still races horses up here in Wyoming. He’s got his own breeding program, but he usually buys horses from us every year.”

In the 80s, Lipp says he partnered with Ed Giles out of Utah, saying, “Ed was one of the best partners there was. He always placed one or two and has had a number of big wins.”

They relaunched the partnership as racing grew in prominence in Wyoming.

“The timing was right to start breeding horses again,” Lipp says.

Breeding program “When we breed horses, we’re hoping to get the best genetics that we can afford,” Lipp explains, “but the mares are the

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“We’re trying to continually upgrade our genetics to stay competitive with the industry.” – Mike Lipp most important part.”

In addition to having a good record, Lipp says it’s important to stay away from horses that are “bred to death.”

“It takes a long time to study up on the pedigrees,” he says.

“Everything is quite a bit different than when I was doing it before.”

“Breeding horses is a lot of hard work,” he says. “It’s a challenge to keep up on everything, but it’s something we like.

We try to build our pedigrees to match what we’re looking for.”

In addition to building the best pedigree possible for every horse they raise, Lipp explains it’s important to feed and raise the horses right, “but breeding is the biggest part of our program. It’s important.”

Because Shell experiences rough winters, with four or five feet of snow that stays on the ground, Lipp comments, “We’ve got to be on our toes all the time at the ranch. We never know what to expect, and we have to be aware of what’s going on.”

Lipp continues, “It always seems like we have mares due when it’s going to be 10 or 15 degrees below zero. This is something you have to enjoy to be successful.”

Stallions Currently, Lipp is running two stallions by Corona Cartel, which represents the top end of racing genetics.

“Corona Cartel is the best genetics out there for racehorses,” says Lipp.

This year, in the Wyoming All Breeds Racing Association, Lipp bred the top two Quarter horses, VVR Big Shooter and VVR Dazzling Corona. The horses tied for top points.

DVM Dazzling Corona is owned by Lipp’s son.

Racing horses “We sell a bunch of horses every year, and we also run a

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few,” he says. “In 2017, we had five or six horses running, and this year, we’ll have 11 two-year-olds on the track.”

Of those two-year-olds, Lipp says he has retained only two, selling the remainder to other people who run them in the Wyoming-bred program. The horses bred by the Lipp family can be distinguished by the VVR prefix in their name.

Each year, Lipp takes horses around Idaho, Montana, Utah and Wyoming to race.

“We stay in the intermountain area, mostly,” he says.

Since he began, Lipp says he’s been fortunate to market horses strictly by word-of-mouth.

“I have people from Utah, Idaho and around the region call me looking for horses each year,” he says.

Moving forward As they look forward, Lipp says he anticipates continue to grow and build a bigger and better program.

“We bought about 10 broodmares this year and another son of Corona Cartel two years ago,” he explains. “This is the first real crop on the ground this year. We’ll probably get seven or eight foals out of him this year.”

Lipp continues, “We’re really looking forward to see what he produces. We’re trying to continually upgrade our genetics to stay competitive with the industry.”

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(WABRA).

“I’ve always been involved in WABRA,” he says. “Back in the early 80s, a lot of the guys who started the organization still knew me. When they were looking to build the association again, they asked me if I would help to provide some knowledge about the racing industry.”

“We’re trying to make Wyoming racing the best that it can be,” Lipp comments.

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup and can be reached at saige@wylr.net.

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Building a saddle right

Custom saddle maker learns from years of experience Mitchell, Neb. – Dan Flower still remembers the first saddle he ever made working for one of the premier saddle makers in the U.S. A customer had requested two roughout saddles for prizes at a trophy roping on the edge of Phoenix, Ariz. Flower thought the designs were ugly.

“I decided to pretty them up a bit by putting smooth leather on the horn, stirrups and billets. I fixed them up to look really pretty, but my boss, Mr. Porter, didn’t think so,” Flower recalls. “He told me when the customer puts in an order, I am supposed to make it exactly how they want it, no matter what my personal preferences are.”

“I ended up having to take the saddles I had just made apart and replace all the smooth leather with the roughout leather they requested.

It was a hard lesson I have never forgotten,” he says.

Saddle company Flower has come a long way since that first saddle.

He and his wife Jo own and operate Nile Valley Saddlery in downtown Mitchell, Neb. Flower builds custom-made saddles that he ships all over the U.S. They sell a variety of custom-made leather goods like belts, guitar straps, saddle bags, gun holsters, rifle scabbards, custom knife sheaths and cell phone cases. They also carry a line of Twisted X shoes and boots.

Nebraska start Flower moved from Gering, Neb. to his current location in Mitchell, Neb. in 2016. The name Nile Valley Saddlery derived from history

in the area.

“Before there was irrigation in this area, it looked like a desert,” he explains. “Some businessmen were standing on top of the Scotts Bluff National Monument, and one commented that it looked like the Nile Valley when it was greening up. That stuck in this area.”

“There are several businesses here with ‘Nile’ incorporated into their business name,” he says.

In fact, history is important to Flower, and wherever he has located a saddle making business, some aspect of history has been incorporated into what he names his business.

He had Slick Rock Saddlery, which referred to a rocky area on the north side of the Grand Canyon, and Remuda Ranch Saddlery, which referred to one of the larger ranches where he set up shop at one time.

Early beginnings As one of six boys in his family, Flower took a liking to saddles and horses as a young boy.

“We started riding at a young age, and then, we started showing horses,” he recalls.

At the horse shows, Flower would notice all the different types of saddles the equestrians used.

“It was at one of the shows that I actually saw a saddle made by Porter’s. Seeing it was what got me interested in making saddles,” he explains.

Flower did some leather crafting as a teenager through 4-H and school, but when he was in his 20s and approached Bill Porter for a job making saddles, he initially turned him down.

“Porter’s was the most renowned saddlery in the U.S.,” Flower says. “They wouldn’t hire me because I didn’t have enough experience, but he did send me up to Ralston to work with Hamp Brand, who used to work for the saddlery.”

“He taught me how to build saddles and do strap work. It was where I got my start,” he notes.

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Memorable saddle – Dan Flower of Nile Valley Saddlery is most proud of a saddle that was commissioned for the 2014 Cattlemen’s Ball, an event that raises money for cancer research. Photo courtesy of Christian Photography 36

At one time, Dan Flower of Nile Valley Saddlery was making more than 50 saddles a year.

One of the saddles he is proudest of took over 500 hours to make. It was a commission for the 2014 Cattlemen’s Ball. In addition to the saddle, he also made a matching breast collar, headstall and halter.

Because money raised at the Cattlemen’s Ball is donated to cancer research, Flower incorporated color themes for cancer survivors.

Seventy-two six millimeter freshwater pearls collected from around the world were incorporated into the design, along the back of the cantle. He mixed different dyes to create a dark purple color for the edging of the saddle.

“It looked black, but when the saddle was in the sunlight, people could see it was purple,” he says.

The saddle was also trimmed with heavy gauge sterling silver, and all the lettering was 14-karat gold. His creation drew plenty of attention at the Ball and fetched $23,000 for cancer research.

Then, there was the most unique leather item Flower has ever made.

Save A Rack for Backaracks holds an annual fundraising auction in Scottsbluff, Neb. to raise money for breast cancer.

The idea of the auction is to create and design a bra, which is later auctioned off. Flower created a bra from leather and added some custom tooling and silver. This bra was the second highest selling at the auction.

Flower also built a saddle to fit a camel at one time.

“The guy who wanted it sent me measurements of the barrel size of the camel. It had just one hump, and he wanted it plain, so it was actually pretty easy to make,” he says.

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Moving up After training, Flower became one of four saddlemakers at Porter Saddle Company, where he worked for the next five years.

“When I decided to go out on my own, he actually recommended some of his customers to me,” Flower recalls. “That really meant a lot.”

From there, Flower opened a saddle and tack shop in Fort Collins, Colo. that he operated for nearly eight years. There, he built rodeo

equipment like bronc saddles, bareback riggings and ranch and show saddles.

He eventually developed his trademark saddle, which he calls the Ranch Hand.

Custom design These days, Flower custom makes saddles to order, using only the finest materials.

“I buy my leather from Hermann Oak Leather in St. Louis, Mo., which is a premier tannery in the U.S. All my trees are wood covered with rawhide, and they come from Texas,” he explains.

With 48 years of saddle making under his belt, Flower has learned more than a few tricks to the trade.

“By building saddles and showing horses, I gained a lot of insight into building saddles that fit. As long as the customer stays with the same type of horse, the saddle I make for them should fit multiple horses,” he says.

Despite the role of the horse changing in the modern ranching world, Flower says some people still see a real need for the custom saddle maker.

“Saddles need to be built properly using good leather. A saddle doesn’t have to be made from heavy leather for ranch work. It just needs to be durable,” he says.

For more information, visit nilevalleysaddlery.com or find Nile Valley Saddlery on Facebook. Dan Flowers can be reached at 308765-1020.

Gayle Smith is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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Biosecurity for horses

Horse owners can take precautions to ensure biosecurity Biosecurity starts by simply looking at procedures and management practices that can be done to limit exposure to disease, says Judy Marteniuk of Michigan State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine.

“These practices can limit spread of disease-causing organisms from one animal to another or from one farm to another, as certain diseases can be extremely contagious,” Marteniuk says.

Disease pathways For disease to occur in an animal, three stages must be considered.

“First, we have our animal. We also have some type of infectious agent and the environment,” Marteniuk comments. “Without this triad, we won’t have disease.”

For example, if the immune system is good and the animal is healthy, a much larger amount of infectious agent is necessary to cause disease. At the same time, if the environment is very stressful, whether as a result of weather or attendance at an event, smaller concentration of infectious agents are necessary because stress suppresses the immune system.

“It’s important we have our animals as healthy as we can to minimize exposure to infectious agents,” she explains. “Unfortunately, we can’t do anything about Mother Nature and the environment, for the most part.”

Diseases are spread by fomites, and one of the most common fomites for disease spread are people.

“We have our regular clothes and boots on when we go visit other facilities, which isn’t something we should do,” Marteniuk says. “We should change our footwear and clothes because organisms can live on our clothing.”

At the same time, if a disease outbreak occurs, it’s important for horse owners to remove their clothing to minimize risk to infect other animals or even people in the household for zoonotic diseases.

“Tack can also spread disease. We tend to share tack, brushes and other equipment, which can transmit disease from one group of animals to another,” Marteniuk comments.

Water and feed are also possible sources on infection.

Whenever water pools or ponds on the ground, it can become contaminated with fecal matter, which increases disease potential.

“When we have grain, it should be stored in something rodent-

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proof,” she says, noting rodents are a big cause of disease. “When we buy bags of feed, make sure they are intact. Torn bags may be contaminated by rodents.”

Prevention To prevent disease, Marteniuk suggests starting with a current and robust vaccination program.

“The Core Five vaccines include eastern, western and West Nile Encephalitis, tetanus and rabies,” she says. “Even though these diseases are transmissible from horse to horse, they are transmissible through environmental agents, such an the soil and air. We should try and prevent our horses from contacting these infectious diseases.”

Other vaccines that are not considered core vaccines may be necessary, particularly for horses that travel frequently. For example, flu, rhinovirus and Strangles may be a concern for horses that travel.

In addition, when a new horse is introduced on a premises or a horse is returning from an equine event, Marteniuk says they should be quarantined, ideally.

“The equine industry makes true isolation and quarantine that would be practiced with other species much harder,” she explains.

“Horses, by their nature of use, are constantly traveling and constantly being exposed to situations and disease.”

“Biosecurity can be extremely challenging,” Marteniuk continues, “but if possible, it’s important to have a quarantine barn or a place to keep animals segregated from the main population for around 30 days.”

To avoid disease outbreak, it is important to quarantine for longer that the incubation period, which is typically covered under a 30-day window.

New horses “It’s also important to make sure new animals entering the farm are healthy,” she says, noting a veterinary exam, visual inspection and more are important.

“We should make sure their vaccines are up-to-date on new horses, too,” Marteniuk adds. “Anything we can do to reduce potential infectious agents in a facility is really important.”

Marteniuk continues that testing for contagious diseases, including equine infectious anemia tests, should also be used.

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At the same time, when new horses are brought on to a premises, it is also important to make sure resident horses are as healthy as possible so new horses aren’t more of a risk than is necessary.

“The other thing we need to think about in terms of biosecurity is what other species are also on the farm,” Marteniuk says.

“We don’t want species like rats or mice to contaminate grain, and cats and dogs going from pen to pen can also spread disease, as can birds.”

While some risks are inherent on the farm and the ranch, it is important for horse owners to be cognizant of challenges associated with other animals on the farm or ranch.

Movement “One of the hardest things for horse owners to control is when our horses travel because most of us don’t have isolation barns when they travel to separate populations,” Marteniuk explains. “We need to think about these aspects of how are we going to control disease

and minimize the risk of disease.”

One way to achieve a quasi-isolation is to group horses by their lifestyle. For example, broodmares should be kept separate from young horses, which should be kept separate from those horses that travel to equine events.

“Young horses are like kindergarten kids,” she explains. “They are more susceptible to disease, and they should be kept away from other populations, particularly pregnant broodmares.”

“If we have horses coming to our farm for a 4-H event, show or any other purpose, keeping those animals separate from the population on the farm or ranch can help to reduce disease spread, as well,” Marteniuk says. “We really need to try to keep those horses separate as much as we possibly can to improve our biosecurity and reduce the potential for disease.”

Saige Albert is managing editor of the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to saige@wylr.net.

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Carden focuses on continually growing vet practice in the face of adversity Kaycee – Being a veterinarian isn’t for the faint of heart, but from the time Candice Carden was young, her career goal was to be a vet.

Carden, who grew up on a ranch in Afton, said when she was 12, her father helped her request information from Colorado State University about what it would take to get into vet school. Years later, Carden received a bachelor’s degree in animal and veterinary science from the University of Wyoming and then graduated in 2005 from Colorado State University with a degree in veterinary medicine.

Early start The new vet accepted a job offer at a large equine hospital in Texas.

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“The reproduction side of the practice has really put us on the map.” – Candice Carden a great place to get surgery, medicine and lameness experience,” she remembers.

“After spending a couple of years at that clinic, I got married to a great man, K.C. Carden, and began my own mobile practice, working a lot at the racetracks in the area, as well as providing mobile veterinary services for folks with horses,” Carden says. “When our daughter was born in 2010, I really began to feel the pull to move back to Wyoming, so she could experience growing up here and we could be closer to family.”

The couple moved to Kaycee in 2011, purchasing the Powder River Veterinary Hosptial and Supply in Kaycee from Dr. Dwayne Christensen.

She adds, “Dr. Christensen stayed involved with the practice, and we all very much appreciate his vast knowledge.”

Continuing to grow Soon after moving to Kaycee, Carden’s husband found a place in Sheridan for his racehorses, so Carden started practicing in Sheridan, as well.

“The practices in Kaycee and Sheridan have grown by leaps and bounds over the past six years, and they continue to grow,” she says.

“I am so proud of what my team and I have accomplished.”

“So many people told me in the beginning that I would never be able to have the majority of my work be on horses, but the demand has definitely been there,” Carden continues. “I’m so grateful I had the knowledge base and experience to be able to offer high-quality equine medicine to this part of the state.”

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“The reproduction side of the practice has really put us on the map,” Carden explains. “We manage over 100 mares each year for breeding – including live cover, artificial insemination, embryo transfer; train stallions to collect semen off a breeding phantom; shipping and freezing semen for stallions; and foaling out mares.”

She notes that they also plan to have a board-certified surgeon on a regular basis to do joint arthroscopy, laparoscopy, joint arthrodesis, etc., which will make it convenient for area horse owners.”

She gives high praise to all of her employees, noting in the spring, long days are the norm.

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“Every one of my employees at both hospitals will stay at the clinic until all the work is done, and this time of year, we work 14-hour days regularly. Their dedication inspires me and keeps me going,” she says.

Veterinary work Carden admits it’s difficult to narrow down the work she likes best because she enjoys everything about veterinary medicine.

“It’s rewarding to get a bad laceration put back together – it’s instant gratification. Lameness work can be so frustrating, especially complex lameness where multiple limbs are involved, but there is no better feeling than being able to tell an owner where and why their horse is lame and make a treatment plan once we’ve figured it out,” she explains.

Carden continues, “The reproduction side of the practice has grown so much over the past few years, and I really enjoy it. I love working on eyes, floating teeth, treating foals, doing acupuncture and even management of the practice.”

Advice Carden advises horse owners to call earlier rather than later if they suspect a problem.

“My top tier emergencies are colic, eye injuries, severe lacera-

tions, especially those below the knee or hock, mares having trouble foaling, foals that are down and not eating and non-weight-bearing lameness,” she explains. “It is very helpful to know duration of the illness, previous history and treatments that a client has tried, if any, before calling us. If a client has an animal that is really sick or has a bad injury, we strongly recommend it comes to the hospital for treatment.”

New challenges Carden explains another challenge was recently added to her life when she lost her husband to prostate cancer in February.

“Along with everything else, the death of a spouse and best friend can do to a person, it’s made the work/life balance part of my job even more challenging. My seven-year-old daughter gets woken up and goes on every emergency call with me. It means she’s at the barn early in the morning until late at night,” Carden explains. “I’m glad she can see me work and accomplish hard things.”

She continues, “I hope one day we will both look back on this time and be proud of what we built and that we were able to survive and eventually thrive in the face of adversity and heartbreak. I have amazing friends and family members who have stepped up and are helping as much as they can.”

“It’s a hard transition for me right now,” Carden comments. “I’m extremely blessed to have the support that I do, both personally and at work. It’s definitely taking a village right now, and my village rocks.”

Rebecca Colnar is a correspondent for the Wyoming Livestock Roundup. Send comments on this article to roundup@wylr.net.

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