Never Trust a Sneaky Pony - by Madison Seamans (Paperback)

About the Book

"Veterinarian, lecturer, radio personality, and Idahoan-by-way-of-Texas (and other places) Dr. Madison Seamans shares a wonderful collection of stories from over 30 years in an equine veterinary practice and a lifetime of working with horses and their ever-surprising barnmates. Through ready humor and with a keen eye for calling out the particular peculiarities of horse people and horses alike, Dr. Seamans aims to teach readers how to be with and care for horses, promoting the health and happiness of all with lessons laced in laughter. Entertaining and educational by turns, this unique memoir is for anyone who loves animals (and some who just don't know it yet)"--

Book Synopsis

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.

Review Quotes

"You'd like this book even if you just had a pet butterfly."
--Buck
Brannaman

"A little bit Dr. Dolittle, and a lot of humorous fun,
Madison's book shares the best of what I look for in a vet." --Monty
Roberts

"Read this book for a dose of wit, wisdom, and the
rare, and not-so-common, magical common sense." --Deb Haines founder of Horse
Vet Corner

"Have you always wanted to know what your vet is actually
thinking? This book will let you know! A great read from nose to tail." --Jamie Massie Jennings, Host of Horses
in the Morning Radio Show

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.