Veterinarians euthanize 3rd horse following Calgary Stampede injuries
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A horse participating in the Calgary Stampede was euthanized Saturday night after it suffered a fracture during the eighth heat of a chuckwagon race.
A horse participating in the Calgary Stampede was euthanized Saturday night after it sustained an injury during the eighth heat of a chuckwagon race.
Calgary Stampede CEO Joel Cowley told reporters Sunday that the horse, which belonged to Aubrey Mono Willows’ team, suffered a fracture during the race.
Emergency veterinary care was immediately dispatched, he said.
“After consulting with the veterinarian, the owner made the decision that it was the most humane thing to euthanize that horse,” Cowley said.
“We take great pride in providing these animal experiences … and we work very, very hard to minimize these types of incidents.”
Saturday’s injury comes after two other horses were euthanized after sustaining injuries at the Stampede. A horse on Danny Ringuette’s team had to be put down on the first day of the event.
A horse from Chance Thompson’s team was euthanized on the second day. A steer was also euthanized on Monday after being injured.
The Animal Justice Canada Legislative Fund, a non-profit that advocates for the humane treatment of animals, has recently been calling for animal cruelty charges to be laid at Calgary Stampede events.