Honestly I can say I have not had allot of direct interactions with horses, other than being that 14 year old city kid that rode them for 1 day a years at summer camp. But I have been the Stampede Rodeo and chucks Many times, the National Championships in Edmonton and Las Vegas, and a number other Rodeos. I've gotten a chance to talk to a few of the Cowboys, and see them interact with the animals in the Barns/Pens.
All I can say on the topic is, anyone who thinks rodeo animals are mistreated is misinformed.
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