By Canadian Press

PETA PROTEST

PETA protests Calgary Stampede horse deaths at Alberta legislature

Jul 17, 2019 | 6:19 AM

EDMONTON- About 20 people, some wearing cardboard horseface masks, protested at the legislature yesterday against the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races.

They held up signs urging the races be scrapped, stating that animals do not exist for the entertainment of humans.

Amanda Brody, speaking for the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, says the chuckwagon races are cruel and inhumane and the animals can’t be kept safe.

The Calgary Stampede is reviewing safety rules after six horses died in racing at this year’s Stampede, the most deaths in almost a decade.

Brody says despite ongoing safety upgrades and checks at the Stampede, the animals are still dying and that it’s time to shut down the event altogether.

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Premier Kenney’s office declined comment but Alberta Agriculture issued a statement saying it’s confident a review of the deaths by the Stampede will address how best to implement measures to improve safety and animal care.

(The Canadian Press)