Description
James
Herriot meets Jeff Foxworthy in the real-life adventures of a traveling horse
doctor.
Climb into the truck alongside large animal vet Dr. Madison Seamans and race to
the aid of horses with wounds, stomach aches, allergies, and bizarre
behaviors, as well as those in severe physical distress. Quite by
accident, you'll find yourself familiar with and understanding common
equine medical problems and how they are diagnosed and treated, all while
marveling at the remarkable situations a country veterinarian can find
himself in. Playful yet serious, honest yet tongue-in-cheek, this wonderfully written
book is an up-close look at a well-lived rural life that is about as
authentic as America gets. No one who cares a whit for the animal kingdom,
and the humans who dare enter it, will be disappointed.
Author: Madison Seamans
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Published: 01/17/2023
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.50w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781646010417
ISBN10: 1646010418
BISAC Categories:
- Pets | Horses
- Sports & Recreation | Animal Sports | Equestrian
- Humor | Topic | Animals
Madison Seamans is an equine veterinarian in practice for 35 years in
Texas, Kentucky, California, Idaho, and New Mexico. He now lives in Capitan,
New Mexico, with his beautiful wife Annette, two really good horses, two Jack
Russell Terrorists (not misspelled!), and an undisclosed number of barn cats.
"They just keep showing up," he says, "and you can't just give 'em a good meal
and send 'em on their way." Dr. Seamans rode bronc horses till his brains came
in--when he decided college was easier than shoeing horses and cowboyin'. This
turned out to be a misconception, as college was very difficult. But he
squeezed his four years into twelve, finally finishing his veterinary degree in
1985 at Texas A&M University. He earned a master's degree at the University
of Florida where he studied the equine immune system. Later he did postdoctoral
research and was a teaching resident at the University of California, Davis,
College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a talented speaker and humorist, a
regionally published author, a marginal artist, and a bad poet. Besides his
equine practice and a strong interest in podiatry and equine behavior, Dr. Seamans'
spare time is spent riding his horses, as well as expressing gratitude that he
married a good trainer.
Herriot meets Jeff Foxworthy in the real-life adventures of a traveling horse
doctor.
Climb into the truck alongside large animal vet Dr. Madison Seamans and race to
the aid of horses with wounds, stomach aches, allergies, and bizarre
behaviors, as well as those in severe physical distress. Quite by
accident, you'll find yourself familiar with and understanding common
equine medical problems and how they are diagnosed and treated, all while
marveling at the remarkable situations a country veterinarian can find
himself in. Playful yet serious, honest yet tongue-in-cheek, this wonderfully written
book is an up-close look at a well-lived rural life that is about as
authentic as America gets. No one who cares a whit for the animal kingdom,
and the humans who dare enter it, will be disappointed.
Author: Madison Seamans
Publisher: Trafalgar Square Books
Published: 01/17/2023
Pages: 344
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.25lbs
Size: 9.40h x 6.50w x 0.80d
ISBN13: 9781646010417
ISBN10: 1646010418
BISAC Categories:
- Pets | Horses
- Sports & Recreation | Animal Sports | Equestrian
- Humor | Topic | Animals
About the Author
Dr.
Madison Seamans is an equine veterinarian in practice for 35 years in
Texas, Kentucky, California, Idaho, and New Mexico. He now lives in Capitan,
New Mexico, with his beautiful wife Annette, two really good horses, two Jack
Russell Terrorists (not misspelled!), and an undisclosed number of barn cats.
"They just keep showing up," he says, "and you can't just give 'em a good meal
and send 'em on their way." Dr. Seamans rode bronc horses till his brains came
in--when he decided college was easier than shoeing horses and cowboyin'. This
turned out to be a misconception, as college was very difficult. But he
squeezed his four years into twelve, finally finishing his veterinary degree in
1985 at Texas A&M University. He earned a master's degree at the University
of Florida where he studied the equine immune system. Later he did postdoctoral
research and was a teaching resident at the University of California, Davis,
College of Veterinary Medicine. He is a talented speaker and humorist, a
regionally published author, a marginal artist, and a bad poet. Besides his
equine practice and a strong interest in podiatry and equine behavior, Dr. Seamans'
spare time is spent riding his horses, as well as expressing gratitude that he
married a good trainer.