Animals will be ‘at risk of injury or death’ at the Maniototo rodeo this weekend

February 25th, 2021

The annual rodeo season continues this weekend at the Maniototo rodeo near Waipiata. Like last year, animals will be at risk of injury or death. Two animals died last rodeo season, both at ‘Mad Bull’ rodeo events in Otago. SAFE spokesperson Will Appelbe said the treatment of animals at rodeo events is appalling to most Kiwis.

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