ProRodeo Sports News - October 1, 2021

Three finalists in running for PRCA award Veterinary nominees PRCA AWARDS

BY PRCA STAFF T he Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association is proud to announce and recognize the finalists for the 2021 PRCA Veterinarian of the Year Award. Created in 2010 to spotlight and honor veterinarians who have dedicated time, talent and effort to the health and welfare of rodeo livestock, the award allows the opportunity to give back to these deserving individuals. Membership of the PRCA nominate a veterinarian whom they feel has shown extraordinary commitment to the health and welfare of rodeo livestock. Nominations are then considered by a review and selection committee comprised of industry experts and advocates who carefully reviews each nominee’s specific contributions to the health and welfare of rodeo livestock. Additional criteria including the extent of involvement in the sport of rodeo and community involvement also are considered by the committee. The recipient of the 2021 PRCA Veterinarian of the Year Award will be announced in mid-October and will be honored at the PRCA Awards Banquet at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Dec. 1. The following three distinguished veterinarians have been selected as finalists. DR. BENJAMIN ESPY San Antonio Nominated by Kacee Willbanks Colletti Espy, a life member of the San Antonio Livestock Exposition, began volunteering at the San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo in 1997. While maintaining and continually improving the operating procedures regarding livestock movement, transportation and conveyance at the San Antonio Livestock Exposotion, more than 60,000 animals move on and off the grounds during the 18-day run and under Espy’s watchful eye. With a passion for higher education, Espy works as an adviser to the students who receive the Veterinary School Scholarships through San Antonio Livestock Exposition. Espy also serves as a member of the PRCA LivestockWelfare Committee. Espy received his DVM from Texas A&M. Espy

Schneider

Scoggin

DR. HEATHER SCHNEIDER Hudson, Iowa

Nominated by Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Committee Schneider’s passion for rodeo began long before becoming the exclusive arena veterinarian at Cheyenne Frontier Days in 2010. Over the course of her tenure with Cheyenne Frontier Days, Schneider has filled numerous rolls, including Contestant Committee Member, Veterinarian’s Assistant andMiss Frontier. Schneider was monumental in forging a partnership with Cheyenne Frontier Days and Colorado State University’s Equine Clinical Services Program, which has been designed to ensure the sport of rodeo and its livestock have qualified, dedicated and experienced veterinarians for years to come. Schneider received her DVM from Iowa State. DR. RETT SCOGGIN Belle Fourche, S.D. Nominated by Keith Anderson Scoggin has been the official veterinarian for the Black Hills Roundup for the last seven years. He is at every performance as well as slack and steer roping. Not only has he volunteered for the roundup, but he also has volunteered for the Days of ’76 Rodeo in Deadwood, S.D., and for the Range Days Rodeo in Rapid City, S.D. Scoggin is often at the Black Hills Roundup grounds throughout the year to help with other events such as the 4-H rodeo, high school rodeo, team ropings, barrel races and other rodeo activities. Scoggin was born in Belle Fourche and is a graduate of Colorado State University.

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