Rodeo Truth

01/02/2026

Once you know this, you cannot unknow it.

At least 110 animals have died at the Calgary Stampede rodeo & chuckwagon races since tracking began in 1986.
That’s one death every 3.5 days of competition.

Entertainment does not justify suffering.

Tell Calgary’s new Mayor and Council to remove deadly chuckwagon races and inhumane rodeo events from the Stampede program.

✍️ Take action. Sign the petition. Share this video.

https://rodeotruth.com/blog/time-for-change-tell-calgarys-new-mayor-and-council-to-end-rodeo-and-chuckwagon-races-at-the-calgary-stampede/

12/24/2025

Since tracking began in 1986, there have been 110 known animal deaths at the Calgary Stampede rodeo & chuckwagon races.

That’s one death for every
3.5 days of competition.

Every year, animals endure fear, stress, and pain in the name of entertainment.

You can help end the inhumane rodeo & chuckwagon events at the Calgary Stampede.

Take action at https://rodeotruth.com/blog/time-for-change-tell-calgarys-new-mayor-and-council-to-end-rodeo-and-chuckwagon-races-at-the-calgary-stampede/

12/03/2025

A horse named Rider was euthanized at this year’s Calgary Stampede. Since 1986, at least 110 animals have died. One every 3.5 days of competition.

Animals shouldn’t have to suffer for entertainment.

With Calgary’s new Mayor & Council, we finally have a chance to push for a Stampede that celebrates culture without cruelty. This is our moment.

Speak up now! Your voice can help end the roping, wrestling, and high-risk races that cause so much suffering.

👉 Email them today. RodeoTruth.com

11/21/2025

Calgary has a new Mayor & Council and we have a new chance to end animal suffering at the Stampede.

Animals continue to face fear, stress, serious injuries and even death in rodeo and chuckwagon events at the Calgary Stampede. This year, a horse named Rider was euthanized after a catastrophic leg injury during a chuckwagon race. Since 1986, at least 110 animals have died. That’s one death every 3.5 days of Stampede competition.

It’s time for change.

👉 Tell Calgary’s new Mayor & Council to remove inhumane rodeo and chuckwagon events from the Stampede program.

RodeoTruth.com

07/13/2025

UPDATE to this morning’s post: The horse injured during Saturday evening’s chuckwagon race has been euthanized due to a serious leg injury.
Tell government decision-makers to remove the rodeo and chuckwagon races from the stampede program! Use the email template to send your message. Link in bio.

07/13/2025

UPDATE: Horse injured in Sat evening Stampede chuckwagon races has been euthanized.
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TAKE ACTION BELOW!

07/13/2025

BREAKING: Horse injured during Saturday evening chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede. 

According to the Calgary Herald, the injury happened during Heat 8 of the races, when Chad Fike’s wagon didn’t finish the race. Fike received “no time” and had “pulled up” in the back part of the track. No immediate report about the horse’s condition was made available. The VHS continues to monitor the situation and will share any updates once they are available.

This chuckwagon races have a long and troubling history of animal injuries and deaths. The high speeds, tight turns, and chaotic conditions put horses at serious risk.

Public concern is growing. Polling from 2024 shows that more than half of Calgarians oppose chuckwagon events. The time to end these dangerous races is now.

TAKE ACTION: Use the quick action tool to contact decision-makers. Link in bio!

07/13/2025

BREAKING: Horse injured during Saturday evening Calgary Stampede chuckwagon race.💔
Stay tuned for updates & take action below.

07/13/2025

Great work to CARE advocates for speaking up for the animals!

Thanks to all of you for showing up today to protest rodeo events at the Stampede!

07/08/2025

💔 Calves used in calf-roping (tie-down roping) events at are typically just 3 months old, which is the developmental equivalent of a 3.5-year-old human toddler.

They’re chased at high speeds, roped by the neck, yanked to a stop, then lifted and slammed to the ground before having their legs tied. Research shows they experience acute stress, both physically and psychologically, during these rodeo events.

This isn’t harmless entertainment.

ACT NOW: Support an end to inhumane rodeo events at the Calgary Stampede. Take the pledge & send a message to decision-makers at the link in our first comment.

07/04/2025

The Calgary Stampede starts today and will run from July 4-13.
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Behind the fireworks and festivities, animals continue to suffer for entertainment. At least 109 animals have died at the rodeo and chuckwagon races since 1986, and the risk continues every year.
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Choose compassion over cruelty. Take two actions to protect animals at the link in our first comment.