By The Canadian Press

Chuckwagons

PETA leads anti-chuckwagon rally at Alberta Legislature

Jul 16, 2019 | 5:32 PM

EDMONTON – About 20 people, some wearing cardboard horseface masks, protested at the Alberta legislature against Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races.

They held up signs urging the races be scrapped, stating that animals do not exist for the entertainment of humans.

Amanda Brody, speaking for the group People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), says the chuckwagon races are cruel and inhumane and the animals can’t be kept safe.

The Calgary Stampede is reviewing safety rules after six horses died in racing at this year’s Stampede, the most deaths in almost a decade.

Brody says despite ongoing safety upgrades and checks at the Stampede, the animals are still dying and that it’s time to shut down the event altogether.

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Premier Jason Kenney’s office declined comment.