Rodeo Attitude News: Animals Rights

Proposed rodeo legislation called 'compromise'

Fri, 28 Aug 2008 17:39:00 GMT

Legislation to be voted on next Tuesday at the Putnam Legislature's regular monthly meeting will probably not ban rodeos from performing in Putnam County - but will legislate against abuse and cruelty to animals.

A Letter to the Editor of Rodeo Attitude

Fri, 21 Aug 2008 11:55:00 GMT

The following is a Letter to the Edtor regarding Animal Rights and my Christian beliefs we were requested to publish and my response.

Leave our rodeo alone

Wed, 12 Aug 2008 01:34:00 GMT

WITH claims by animal activists the Warwick Rodeo "seriously mistreated" animals, cowboys like Scott Glasby have come to the event's defence with the truism "if they weren't in the rodeo they would be in a burger".

Rodeo lawsuit against animal-rights group tossed

Wed, 29 Jul 2008 22:45:00 GMT

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) - A federal judge in Wyoming has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the booking company for a Cheyenne rodeo against an animal-rights group. U.S. District Judge William Downes ruled that the lawsuit by the Nebraska-based Romeo Entertainment Group was not filed in the correct state.

Rodeo: What would Jesus think?

Wed, 29 Jul 2008 12:21:00 GMT

The article starts "CNW/ - The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is asking Christians in Abbotsford, B.C., whether Jesus Christ would condone the treatment of animals in the city's Mighty Fraser Rodeo which starts this week (July 31-August 4)." My answer -

Animal rights group targets popular rodeo

Wed, 22 Jul 2008 13:00:00 GMT

This article on MSNBC.com is about animals animal rights activists targeting Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. It includes a poll on this issue. You can only vote once, so please vote NO and forward to your friends.

No prods allowed, Rodeo says

Sat, 11 Jul 2008 13:47:00 GMT

Pikes Peak or Bust Foundation President Rob Alexander said the rodeo bars livestock contractors from using electronic prods and any artificial stimulant for livestock. Such a rule is stricter than the Colorado Springs-based Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association regulation that allows electronic prods to the hips and shoulders when an animal is stalled in a chute.

Rodeo Funding Angers Animal-Rights Groups

Wed, 08 Jul 2008 02:01:00 GMT

ANIMAL-RIGHTS groups are angry the Queensland Government is spending up to $50,000 to promote an event they say is "blatantly cruel".

Bret Michaels responds to comments made by Poison’s drummer regarding the Greeley Stampede

Tue, 07 Jul 2008 15:34:00 GMT

Bret Michaels, the frontman of Poison and star of the VH1 Mega Hit show “Rock of Love,” was only recently made aware of the comments made by one of his band mates concerning Poison’s July 5th performance at the Greeley Stampede. In a written statement from Michaels, he states...

Rodeo under full attack

Fri, 26 Jun 2008 20:35:00 GMT

CARMEL, NY - Putnam might be more than 2,000 miles away from Galveston, Texas or Taos, New Mexico-the rodeo capitals of America-yet the county finds itself in the midst of a debate about outlawing rodeos.

Groups wrangle over bull-riding proposal

Thu, 25 Jun 2008 21:51:00 GMT

UPDATE STORY - No decision is expected until next month on whether the county will consider outlawing rodeos or bull-riding shows, such as the one proposed in Patterson. ...

Rodeo contractor defends use of prods

Sun, 21 Jun 2008 00:17:00 GMT

HARD wants to penalize the rodeo association and animal supplier Flying U Rodeo Co. for violating its rules during the May 17-18 event. The association and Flying U owner Cotton Rosser said they are challenging the decision, based on state and national standards.

Animal abuse alleged at Rowell Ranch Rodeo

Sun, 14 Jun 2008 18:10:00 GMT

Special note regarding this article : It is my personal belief that SHARK is going after Flying U. We must stop ignoring SHARK and what I personally believe make them the biggest enemy of our animals!

Activists Level Abuse Charges Against Local Rodeo

Thu, 21 May 2008 12:55:00 GMT

This is just more of SHARK's vendetta against rodeo. As rodeo season gets in full force watch for these guys at event they make the most innocent event look like abuse! If they get their way anmals will become extinct.

Animal activists offer million dollars for test-tube meat

Wed, 22 Apr 2008 19:28:00 GMT

Cindy's Comment - I can't believe anyone whoud think this is a way to help the world or animals. My opinion - These are the nut cases that are destroying our world!