WESTERN STATES — New data shows tapeworm prevalence on West Coast farms as 17.3 percent in California, 36.5 percent in Oregon and 25.3 percent in Washington. A 2003 study in equine parasitology by Craig Reinemeyer, DVM, PhD, of East Tennessee Clinical Research, uncovered the high prevalence of equine tapeworms throughout the entire United States.

BISHOP — California High School Rodeo Association has honored new 2009 State Champions at the June 15-20 State Finals. Tie Down Roping: Cameron Elston, Ramona. Bull Riding: Laramie Collins, Weed. Steer Wrestling: Daniel Ferriera, Fort Jones. Saddle Bronc: Dustin Moody, Visalia. Bareback Riding: Casey Meroshnekoff, Red Bluff. Team Roping (Header): Adam Fitze, Hydesville. Team Roping (Heeler): Corey Fitze, Hydesville. Barrel Racing: Kortney Cleveland, Menifee. Pole Bending: Jordan Beery, Palmdale. Goat Tying: Courtney Danylo, Moreno Valley. Girls Breakaway: Lydia Coe, Salinas. Girls Cutting: Morgan Dewar, Arroyo Grande. Boys Cutting: Ryan Denier, Galt. CHSRA Queen: K’Lynn Jackson, Ojai. The CHSRA All-Around Champions were Lydia Coe and Jeremy Pinheiro. For information, visit: www.chsra.com

CHINO — The Hobby Horse Clothing Co. warehouse in Chino, Calif., was burglarized just after midnight on May 23. According to company president Suzanne Vlietstra, thieves made off with hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of chaps and show tops.

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Bill and Kelli Norwood

TEMECULA – It’s been said that in times of crisis, you find out who your friends are. For the Bill and Kelli Norwood family of Temecula, California, NRHA members from around the world have been the friends that the Norwood’s can count on.

On April 5, the Norwoods noticed that their five-week-old daughter, Ella, seemed uncomfortable. She was vomiting and had diarrhea, which they thought might be symptoms of the flu. When they took her to the doctor, however, he found a mass in her abdomen and immediately sent Ella to Rady Children’s Hospital in San Diego.