CALGARY — A third animal has been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede's rodeo competition. The Stampede says a steer was injured Monday night during the steer wrestling event. 'Medical attention was immediately provided.
The Stampede says a steer was injured Monday night during the steer wrestling event.
"We do everything possible to evolve our programs to minimize risk. This was a highly unusual and unfortunate incident."And another horse, ridden by an outrider during Saturday's chuckwagon event, was euthanized after it was injured. "Following a thorough examination, and in close consultation between the owner and the veterinary team, the humane decision was made to euthanize the horse."
The Stampede embarked on changes to the sport in 2020, after six horses died during rodeo events a year earlier.
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