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Citaat:The myth of rodeo’s old west heritage
Rodeo promoters will say that calf-roping and other rodeo events are part of the culture of the old west. But when real cowboys roped calves on the range there was no pressure from a stopwatch or big prize money. It was done as gently as possible to ensure the animal was not injured. The myth of rodeo’s old west “heritage” has been used with other events. Real cowboys did not ride bulls (Why would they?) or wrestle steers (invented for rodeo in the 1930s) or have chuckwagon races (invented for rodeo in 1923). Rodeo has almost nothing to do with the culture of the old west. It is merely sensational entertainment – and it causes animals to suffer for the most trivial of purposes.
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Citaat:"None of the deaths are the result of an on-track accident, human error or negligence," he added.
Citaat:The death toll rose at the Calgary Stampede Thursday when a sixth horse had to be put down due to an on-track injury.
Citaat:He says the injury occurred on a corner of the track and the horse, owned by Grant Preece, "went down immediately and stayed down."
Citaat:"None of the deaths are the result of an on-track accident, human error or negligence," he added
Citaat:Chuckwagon Races
Changes to the track to reduce injuries
Implementation of vet checks on the chuckwagon horses pre/post race
Harnesses and equipment now thoroughly checked over prior to race
Barrels changed from hard to a collapsible material
Stoves stored inside the wagons (use to hang outside the wagons)