Rodeo Shocker!
July 3, 2012 by Michael Mountain
An animal protection group has blown the whistle on the rodeo industry with video footage of cowboys giving electric shocks to the horses as they open the gate into the ring. The propaganda from the rodeo industry is that the horses enjoy bucking and jumping – they’re having fun. So why do they need electric [...]
Canadians Weigh in on Royal Rodeo Visit
June 21, 2011 by Michael Mountain
The Vancouver Humane Society has joined a growing chorus of animal protection groups on both sides of the Atlantic that are asking the future King and Queen of Britain to stay away from the Calgary Stampede.
Should Will and Kate Skip the Rodeo?
June 14, 2011 by Michael Mountain
Britain’s new royal couple, Will and Kate, have landed themselves in the middle of a public relations nightmare as they prepare for a visit to Canada. Should they go to the rodeo?