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- Four animals were killed in the Calgary Stampede’s animal events in 2024: three horses used in chuckwagon racing and a steer used in steer wrestling.
- This was the deadliest event since 2019 and brings the death toll at the Stampede’s animal events to at least 109 since 1986.
- Animals were also roughly handled and showed visible signs of fear and stress.
- Please take two quick actions below to protect animals from suffering in the Calgary Stampede rodeo and chuckwagon races.
Content warning: The following video depicts fatal incidents and animals showing signs of stress and fear.