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Horse euthanized after injury during chuckwagon race at Calgary Stampede
CALGARY, ALBERTA, CANADA, JUL 13 – The horse injury marked the first animal death at the 2025 Calgary Stampede, adding to 110 total deaths in chuckwagon racing since 1986, officials said.
- During Heat 8 on July 12, a horse injured in the Calgary Stampede’s chuckwagon race was euthanized, marking the event’s first animal death in 2025.
- Following the injury during Heat 8, veterinary assessment led to euthanasia as safety measures have not prevented inherent risks, causing the first death of the 2025 Stampede.
- Since 1986, at least 110 animals have died at the Stampede, including 79 in chuckwagon races, with 59% of Canadians opposing the sport, highlighting ongoing welfare concerns.
- Public approval of chuckwagon racing continues to decline, and animal rights groups demand elimination of the rodeo segment amid ongoing safety concerns and fatalities.
- Beyond 2025, safety risks in chuckwagon racing persist, with animal deaths occurring nearly annually despite safety tweaks, fueling ongoing debate over the event’s future.
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