ProRodeo Sports News - June 23, 2023

SHORT ROUND Equine Hemp Solutions joins PRCA National Partner

T he Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association®(PRCA) is proud to announce that Equine Hemp Solutions is a new National Partner of the PRCA. Equine Hemp Solutions is an equine

and Rosemary Atwood, cutting horse trainers and owners. EHS has a range of products that safely

and effectively provides performance horses and riders with flavonoids which enhances bone and joint health, keeps the digestive tract functioning properly and may help reduce the possibility of colic. The oral supplementation side of Equine Hemp Solutions comes in either a pellet or liquid and is entirely water-soluble. This allows for the supplements to be easily absorbed into the bloodstream with no risk of overuse and no strain on the kidneys and liver. Many people think since it says Hemp in the name, the product must contain THC. According to Equine Hemp Solutions, its Hempflavin products contain NO CBD or THC, so they are performance safe “We are thrilled to have Equine Hemp Solutions join the PRCA as a national partner,” PRCA Chief Marketing Officer Steve Rempelos said. “The Hempflavin brand is a natural equine supplement that has proven to benefit rodeo’s equine athletes, and their support of the PRCA at the championship level of our sport is valued.” For more information about EHS visit www. equinehempsolutions.com.

supplement made of a blend of more than 23 flavonoid compounds that creates an almost unbeatable combination for the performance horse owner when it comes to maintaining overall gut health, helping maintain strong bones, and the pressures associated with consistent use of horses. “Equine Hemp Solutions is excited about this partnership with PRCA and being able to showcase the natural benefits of HempFlavin and our hemp bedding to the members of the PRCA,” said Brian Dickerson, owner of EHS. “As the PRCA has demonstrated its unparalleled ability to provide the best in equine and western competition, Equine Hemp Solutions creates the highest quality and bioavailable hemp products for the equine athlete. Being a part of the NFR Experience is such an honor for Equine Hemp Solutions and our HempFlavin products.” Customers have also been thrilled with the product. “Since we’ve started using Hempflavin our horses are calmer, more willing, and more athletic. With Hempflavin products we’re not just treating a symptom but actually helping the horse,” said Billy

Rusty Wright sidelined after leg surgery Five-time Wrangler NFR qualifier Rusty Wright will be out for an extended period of time after undergoing surgery on his left leg. Wright suffered a break in the leg in 2016,

and couldn’t hardly walk. I figured it was time to get it taken care of. So, that way I can hopefully be pain free for the rest of my career instead of having to deal with it.” Wright sits 29th in the PRCA | RAM World Standings with $22,214 won this season. He said the hope is to return to competition in a couple months and set himself up for the 2024 ProRodeo season. “I’m going to take it pretty easy until I go back to the doctor at the end of the month. If I get

which required a rod and screws being put in to repair it. He said he hadn’t had any problems with the leg until earlier this season. Wright told ProRodeo.com the persistent pain forced him to make the tough decision to undergo surgery and have the hardware removed on June 16. “The rod had been giving me trouble since I

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broke my right leg last year, but I finally had it feeling good the last couple of months,” said Wright, 27. “Then we went on a little rodeo run last week and the pain really came back after the rides. It was an achy and throbbing pain that wouldn’t go away. “It was taking all the joy and fun out of riding when I got off

the go ahead to start using it a little more then I’ll rehab it and take this opportunity to get my whole body in better shape,” he said. “Hopefully I’ll be back before the season ends. I know it’ll probably be too late to make a run at the NFR this year, but my hope is that it can get my momentum going for next year.”

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