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Geary rodeo star pleads in veterinary case

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Published: June 26, 2009

Rodeo star Bobby Griswold pleaded guilty Thursday to two misdemeanors after prosecutors dropped a felony count of practicing veterinary medicine without a license.

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Griswold, 40, of Geary, also is an equine dentist. He was arrested March 4 after fixing a horse’s teeth. He admitted Thursday he had two veterinary drugs with him March 4 without a valid prescription.

A judge told Griswold the misdemeanors would be dismissed if he stays out of trouble while on probation for eight months.

The professional saddle bronc rider was the first person to be arrested after a 2008 law made horse dentistry a felony unless done by or supervised by a veterinarian. A violation had for years been only a misdemeanor. Legislators this spring changed a violation back to a misdemeanor after horse owners, equine dentists and Griswold’s supporters complained of his arrest.

Prosecutors still could have pursued the felony count against Griswold, despite the law change, but they decided to drop the count instead.

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Related Topics: Sports, Crime, Health and Fitness, Politics, Dental and Oral Health, Criminal Sentencing and Punishment, Trials, Probation and House Arrest, Criminal Trials, Rodeo, Veterinary Medicine


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What a trumped up bunch of CRAP! From my personal experience... I'll wager that the majority of cattle or horse ranches, in this state have "Vet Only" supplies readily on hand and administer them, as they see fit. The Legislature and Law Enforcement needs to look at more SERIOUS ISUUES, in this state, like perhaps JAYWALKING!
Eurak, Tatums - Jun 26, 2009 at 7:39 pm

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