Horse Dies After Injury in Calgary Stampede Event
- Topics: Article, Horse Industry News
A horse was euthanized this week after sustaining a severe leg injury during a chuckwagon race at the annual Calgary Stampede, in Alberta, Canada.
The Calgary Stampede features rodeo-style competitions and livestock exhibitions, including the GMC Rangeland Derby chuckwagon race. The event pits teams, including wagon and outrider horses, against each other in a series of elimination races over several days.
On July 9, a Thoroughbred sustained a left hind cannon bone fracture during the fifth heat of the day’s chuckwagon race. An on-site veterinarian examined and euthanized the horse due to the severity of the injury.
No one from the Calgary Stampede was available for comment
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Pat Raia
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