When Merial put out the call for the next face and voice of ULCERGARD® (omeprazole), a gastric ulcer prevention product for horses, the company received an overwhelming response. Horse owners, competitors, and veterinary professionals from throughout the country submitted entries that demonstrated their love and trust of the product, as well as their commitment to guarding their horses against stomach ulcers.

After weeks of reviewing entries and allowing the public to cast ballots for its favorite finalists, Merial is pleased to announce the winners of its Stay on Guard Contest – and the newest spokespeople for ULCERGARD:

The winner of the Western category is Kari Kemper Hickam, who hails from Blue Springs, Mo. Kari, who works in marketing, competes in halter and Western pleasure events, and participates in six to 10 events a year.

Winning the English category is Lyndsey Tait from Moorestown, N.J. Lyndsey, who is an assistant processor for a home mortgage company, competes in English pleasure and equitation and participates in 21 to 25 events a year