Steer, Two Horses Euthanized at Calgary Stampede Rodeo Competition

A Steer and two horses have been euthanized at the Calgary Stampede’s rodeo competition.

According to the Stampede, a steer was injured on Monday night during the steer wrestling event.

“Medical attention was immediately provided. Following assessment, the veterinarian made the humane decision to euthanize the steer,” said a statement from the Stampede. “We do everything possible to evolve our programs to minimize risk. This was a highly unusual and unfortunate incident.”

A horse that was injured in a chuckwagon race on Friday was also euthanized. A second horse, ridden by an outrider during Saturday’s chuckwagon event, was also euthanized due to injury. The horse was reportedly a part of the Chance Thomson’s team.

“The nature and severity of the injury was not determined until the animal left the track, at which time medical care was immediately dispatched”, read the statement.

“Following a thorough examination, and in close consultation between the owner and the veterinary team, the humane decision was made to euthanize the horse.”

The Stampede officials offered their condolences to the owners of the euthanized animals and promised to do everything possible to minimize risk.

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