No Mercy for Horses as Rodeo Claims Another Injured Life With People Watching

In the wake of a number of horse deaths and amid pressure from animal rights groups another incident of horse death came to light. The incident happened during a rodeo event in front of the thousand spectators who were there to watch. The incident left the people sad and rights activists have called for an investigation.

These deaths are growing evidence that there are lapses in the rights of horses. Rodeo has been accused of cruelty in the past due to the methods they use for agitating horses to buck. This incident has reminded us of the persisting issue that needs to be addressed.

Rodeo claims another horse’s life

The incident happened at the Selkirk Rodeo event in Canada. Around 6:20 PM local time at Triple S Fair & Rodeo the horse entered the arena to participate in a bronc riding event. When he started bucking he injured his leg and fell down throwing the rider to the ground along. In the video which was recorded by a spectator, it appears that the horse has broken his legs. The horse tried to get up, stumbling on three legs but fell again.

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According to the event organizers the St. Andrews-St. Clements Agricultural Society a veterinarian was dispatched immediately to look after the horse. According to a statement released by the society they said, “After a thorough assessment, and in the interest of the horse’s well-being, the veterinarian made the difficult but humane decision to euthanize the horse.”  They further said that they feel sorry for the owners and other people involved and that animal safety has always been their priority.

The legal advocates of human rights have complained about the horse’s death to the Office of the Chief Veterinary Officer and asked for an investigation. The office of the Chief Veterinary Officer said that they are investigating the incident and are in touch with organizers. The incident has left a grave mark on the minds of spectators who were there merely for entertainment.

Spectators devastated by the rodeo incident

The spectators at the event said the horse was covered in a trap before he was euthanized. Afterward, it was dragged out of the ground with the help of a tractor.  The incident has left many spectators devastated. Many of them left crying and could not recover from what they saw for days. The incident was recorded by 29-year-old Ilona Borovlova a Ukrainian immigrant for whom rodeo was a new event. She visited the event out of amusement after seeing the advertisement for the event.

But she never expected that she will see a horse with a broken leg. She said, “I started crying and I ran away, I was terrified.” Another spectator from Manitoba Janice King said the incident has scarred her mind and she wonders how others including children might have reacted. Jane said, “I wish I wasn’t even there. I love horses and I love to watch barrel racing and pole weaving, but these ones are kind of barbaric…I’m ashamed that I was there.” The incident is a sad one and proves that horse lives are left at the mercy. The authorities should come up with solutions that keep animals safe.

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