Safety changes at Calgary Stampede
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Safety changes at Calgary Stampede
New rules and format changes have been introduced for this year's Calgary Stampede in a bid to reduce the horse death toll.
Chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede.
Six horses died in the event last year, raising the ire of animal welfare groups.
The first four fatalities occurred in little more than 24 hours. They arose from a shoulder injury which resulted in the animal being euthanised, a broken back from a bucking accident, and two heart attacks.
The fifth horse to die appeared unwell after a chuckwagon race on Wednesday evening and died about 40 minutes later, despite veterinary attention.
A sixth horse died after being hurt during chuckwagon races on Thursday night.
The event's organisers announced this week they were moving forward with rule and format changes for the Rangeland Derby and the Stampede Rodeo.
"The safety of all participants in the Calgary Stampede - both animal and humans - is our number one priority and always has been," said Paul Rosenberg, vice president of programming for the Stampede.
"These changes help ensure that rodeo and chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede remain as two of the most exciting sports in the world."
Rosenberg says before the Rangeland Derby even begins all horses will undergo thorough arrival inspections by a team of veterinarians before being allowed to compete.
Another significant format change will see the number of outriders reduced from four per team, to two per team for all nine heats.
The Stampede's new outrider format will align itself with the racing formats of both the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) and the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA).
WPCA president Pat Powell: "We're confident the Stampede is making these important rule and format changes to make the Rangeland Derby even safer for our drivers, riders and horses.
CPCA president Coleman Carey said: "Nobody cares more about animals than the Stampede and the drivers who bring their animals to Calgary to compete in the sport of chuckwagon racing."
In rodeo, a significant rule change will take place in the tie-down roping and steer wrestling events, where a judge will have the discretion of calling a re-run or a no-time if a calf or steer exhibits an obvious injury during competition.
"The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association is very supportive of the changes for the Stampede format," says Dale Leschiutta, president of the rodeo group. "The experience in Calgary will continue to be unique in the world of pro rodeo."
Stampede organiser says they have consistently brought in major rule and format changes to improve safety.
The new rules and format changes will be in effect for this year's Stampede, from July 8-17.
The event involves about 7500 animals.
February 25, 2011New rules and format changes have been introduced for this year's Calgary Stampede in a bid to reduce the horse death toll.
Chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede.
Six horses died in the event last year, raising the ire of animal welfare groups.
The first four fatalities occurred in little more than 24 hours. They arose from a shoulder injury which resulted in the animal being euthanised, a broken back from a bucking accident, and two heart attacks.
The fifth horse to die appeared unwell after a chuckwagon race on Wednesday evening and died about 40 minutes later, despite veterinary attention.
A sixth horse died after being hurt during chuckwagon races on Thursday night.
The event's organisers announced this week they were moving forward with rule and format changes for the Rangeland Derby and the Stampede Rodeo.
"The safety of all participants in the Calgary Stampede - both animal and humans - is our number one priority and always has been," said Paul Rosenberg, vice president of programming for the Stampede.
"These changes help ensure that rodeo and chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede remain as two of the most exciting sports in the world."
Rosenberg says before the Rangeland Derby even begins all horses will undergo thorough arrival inspections by a team of veterinarians before being allowed to compete.
Another significant format change will see the number of outriders reduced from four per team, to two per team for all nine heats.
The Stampede's new outrider format will align itself with the racing formats of both the World Professional Chuckwagon Association (WPCA) and the Canadian Professional Chuckwagon Association (CPCA).
WPCA president Pat Powell: "We're confident the Stampede is making these important rule and format changes to make the Rangeland Derby even safer for our drivers, riders and horses.
CPCA president Coleman Carey said: "Nobody cares more about animals than the Stampede and the drivers who bring their animals to Calgary to compete in the sport of chuckwagon racing."
In rodeo, a significant rule change will take place in the tie-down roping and steer wrestling events, where a judge will have the discretion of calling a re-run or a no-time if a calf or steer exhibits an obvious injury during competition.
"The Canadian Professional Rodeo Association is very supportive of the changes for the Stampede format," says Dale Leschiutta, president of the rodeo group. "The experience in Calgary will continue to be unique in the world of pro rodeo."
Stampede organiser says they have consistently brought in major rule and format changes to improve safety.
The new rules and format changes will be in effect for this year's Stampede, from July 8-17.
The event involves about 7500 animals.