The San Diego Humane Society is investigating the death of a horse during last month's rodeo at Petco Park to determine if negligence or criminal intent was involved. The investigation comes as the Humane Society and animal rights activists continue to lobby San Diego officials to ban or significantly restrict rodeos within the city.
A rider participates in bareback riding during the San Diego Rodeo on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, in San Diego. The San Diego Humane Society is investigating the death of a horse during last month’s rodeo at Petco Park to determine whether negligence or criminal intent played a role.
A report by Dr. Tim Eastman, the attending veterinarian at the event, said the cause of the death was unknown and that the horse’s body was sent to the state diagnostic lab in San Bernardino for testing. “The San Diego Rodeo has comprehensive measures in place to ensure animal safety and well-being, including pre-and-post event health screenings and constant veterinary oversight,” said the spokesperson, Jed Pugsley.
ANIMAL WELFARE RODEO SAN DIEGO INVESTIGATION HORSE DEATH
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