February 10, 2010

Thanks to all of the prayers and fans thinking of me. I have made it back to the arena. I fought bulls at the Blackhills Stockshow and Rodeo in Rapid City , S.D. the end of January and first week of February, 2010. We had eight performances. Everything went great. Was a little sore affter first couple of performances but things got better from there. My next rodeo will be at Valley City, North Dakota. the first week of March. Hope to see you down the road somewhere!

Happy Trails!
 
Loyd Ketchum

--------------------------------------------------------------

September 12, 2009
 
I am at home now after surgery in Harborview Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. My T-12 Vertebra was broken after being hit by a bull and landing wrong. There was a rod inserted in my back and vertebra's fused together. Doctors say I will be fully recovered in six months. Right now it is a struggle to make 50 yards with a walker. Have a lot of pain from my knees to my ankles. Think it is all to the swelling of the spinal cord. Everyday is a good day and if people know me I will be back quicker then planned. I would like to thank all the people for their concerns and prayers.
 
Sometimes we hit a stumbling block in life for a reason, I just look at it as another challenge.
 
Thanks again to all my fans for all these years,
 
I'll be back!
 
Your friend
 
Loyd Ketchum