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On Humane Societies and Calf-Roping

Animal Person

Accordingly, we oppose the use of devices such as electric prods, sharpened sticks, spurs, flank straps, and other rodeo equipment that cause animals to react violently, and we oppose bull riding, bronco riding, steer roping, calf roping, "wild horse racing," chuck wagon racing, steer tailing, and horse tripping.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

Bull riding events in rodeos are notorious for using spurs, flank straps and electric prods to promote bucking and to control the bull. Brad Goldberg President, Animal Welfare Trust Mamaroneck, N.Y., The use of animals in entertainment when animal cruelty is involved is deplorable, whether it is dog fighting or bull riding.