Animal Safety Under the Spotlight
PRCA reports (2023 season): • 0.0005% injury rate • 27 animals injured out of 60,000+ uses • All injuries received immediate vet care"
Official Injury Statistics
How Rodeo Stacks Up
Injury rates per 1,000 participants: • Horse racing: 1.5 • Rodeo animals: 0.05 • Human rodeo athletes: 32
Protecting Animal Athletes
Most common: Minor sprains and strains. Prevention includes: • Pre-event vet checks • Professional animal handling • Mandatory rest periods
How Rodeo Has Evolved
Modern protections: • Flank strap padding • Shock-absorbing arena surfaces • On-site emergency veterinarians
Elite Athlete Treatment
Rodeo animals receive: • Premium nutrition • Regular medical checkups • Limited workload (20-30 events/year)
Continuous Improvement
The industry responds to concerns with: • Stricter safety rules • Increased penalties for mistreatment • Transparency in reporting
Judge for Yourself
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