Jul 20, 2009

Horse Abused & Killed at Cheyenne Rodeo -

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A horse died after falling during a saddle bronc riding event at the Cheyenne Frontier Days rodeo.
Correction please... this 4 year old mare, Strawberry Fudge did not "die"... She was injured to death! Killed for "entertainment". As a "hobby" or "sport" for "wild west" wannbees.
And rodeos are supposed to represent "traditional American values".... People who support rodeos claim to be good Christian, patriotic folk - And they also claim that they do not tolerate animal abuse... Well, maybe the ancient blood drenched amphitheatre patrons were told that too...
You decide. Ask yourself... Really - what's the difference between these activities and dog fighting? Or rooster fighting? There's none that I can see, except that with rodeos... the animals stand even less of a chance against the biggest bully of them all: The "American" crap-kicking Cowboy.
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2 comments:

one and only hypnos said...

Those rodeos are disgusting. I'm glad we don't have that crap in my country!

Bea Elliott said...

Yes, I read your piece about how terrible you thought "welfare" and "abolition" initiatives were going here in the US. And I don't know what we're doing wrong either... Except that maybe our American greed and repressive laws (like the AETA)- make advocacy that much more difficult. (maybe?)

As an example, is the restriction of cameras into this Cheyenne event - This just keeps the public unware. I think European press is much more sympathetic to animal rights issues... Over here the media (and politician) are bought flat out.

No big "excuses" - just a few of the possibilities.

But I agree - It's disgusting that we allow rodeos to exit.