Interesting Article

Rich,

Every rodeo organization has very strict rules for the treatment of the animals involved in rodeo. The PRCA, professional rodeo cowboys association, is the largest organization. Even the small state rodeo associations have very strict guidelines. If you jerk down a calf it's a $300 fine the first offense. $1000 the second offense and third offense is suspension.

[RichZ]

Thanks, Richard, that's what I thought. So, if people want to avoid a rodeo that may have a problem with animal abuse, they should see if it's certified by PRCA or a similar organization. If it's not, I for one would stay away.