Various school districts need to be called to task on this humane issue. Nearly every animal welfare organization in California condemns rodeos due to their inherent cruelty. Which raises a question: California Education Code 60042 mandates that “humane education and kindness to animals be taught in the public schools, K-12.” Junior rodeos would seem a blatant violation of this mandate, what with their many abusive events, such as “mutton busting,” calf riding and roping, goat tying and various “scrambles” – dangerous for children and animals alike. Rodeo, scheduled for June 18, has been canceled, reportedly due to the unavailability of an on-site ambulance. Some good news to report (for the animals, anyway).
Victoria Tishman Kamerzell Livermore Could education codederail junior rodeos?
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