Rodeo

Rodeo has many fans and many critics. Which group you belong to probably depends on where you grew up and where you live. In major metropolitan areas rodeo is not very popular. It has come under fire from animal rights groups who feel that it is cruel to the animals. Rodeo involves a number of activities that involve wrestling, roping, and … Keep Reading → otherwise attempting to physically dominate animals. Rodeos have been charged with both endangering animals during the events as well as not taking proper care of the animals between the events. Fans of rodeo don’t see it that way. They enjoy watching the activities that make up the daily life of ranchers in parts of the world. The events of the rodeo are a test of those skills that are so valued on the ranch. Again, how one feels about this usually depends on the frame of reference. For those from more rural areas, the events of the rodeo are perfectly natural; for others they seem cruel. The debate will no doubt continue.