From Pasture Accident to Rodeo Finals: How a Devastating Carpal Joint Wound Became a UC Davis Equine Win

When Brandon and Lisa Bacon set out to buy a horse for their 12 year old son Jackson, their goal was simple. They wanted a safe, seasoned partner who could help their son chase his big competitive roping dreams. Through their connections as owners of a horse supply company in Northern California, they found Ricky, a 13 year old American Quarter Horse gelding with experience in the roping pen and a temperament that immediately inspired confidence.