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Published Tuesday, July 11, 2017 6:20AM EDTWith the Calgary Stampede in full swing, animal rights activists are demanding the immediate suspension of chuckwagon racing following the death of a horse that fractured its leg. Other top headlines this Tuesday morning include the deteriorating wildfire situation in B.C. and former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on a mission in Canada.
1. Stampede backlash: Some animal rights activists have called on the Calgary Stampede to immediately suspend the chuckwagon racing events after a horse was injured and euthanized.2. Longer wait times: The Crown Corporation responsible is warning air passengers that their time in security lines is about go get longer, unless the federal government boosts funding.
3. Wildfire situation deteriorates: More evacuation alerts have been issued in B.C. as wildfires continue to burn across the province, as approximately 1,300 firefighters and support staff battle the blazes.
4. Jimmy Carter at work: The former U.S. president is in Edmonton, overseeing the start of a project to build 150 homes across Canada for Habitat for Humanity.
Rain is the forecast for today so don't forget to wear a hoodie and of course your 10-gallon hat.
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I was curious, but only found one thing about the rodeo. Should I wait?
Not an informed opinion, but I'm guessing if you can't run a dang chuck wagon race without killing one of the athletes, the animal right s group might have a valid objection. I know some animals have jobs and have to work for a living, but you can tell the character of a man by how he treats his animals.
The race format rules and guidelines
Chuckwagon racing is a team event, led by a driver who commands a team of horses pulling the chuckwagon, and is supported by two or four outriders, each racing individual thoroughbred horses that follow the chuckwagon. Each race typically involves three or four teams, and begins with the outriders "breaking camp", by tossing two tent poles (with four outriders only) and a barrel representing a camp stove into the back of their wagon before mounting their horses and following the wagons as they complete a figure eight around two barrels before circling a race track. The first wagon to cross the finish line typically wins, although various time penalties are handed out for infractions such as a barrel being knocked over, a tent pole or stove not loaded, wagon interference or an outrider crossing the finish line too far behind his wagon driver.
It is a dangerous sport. It is even more dangerous during the Calgary Stampede when the stakes are very high. Every year there's always an accident and it involves either the outrider, chuckwagon driver or the animals. Some would argue that because of the nature of the sports there bound to be mishaps during the running of the race.
I watch it many many times and I must admit that it is one of the most exciting race to watch as there are so many things happening especially on the finish line. If I may say so it's a mayhem, to say the least, and I can understand why there's always an incident happening during the race.
If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing well
(Proverb)
Very nice photo. You take it?
However, I took this a few years back. The photo was taken from our favorite fishing hole in Kootenay Lake.
We are planning to go there again this year around the end of August to cool off and decompress.
If a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing well
(Proverb)
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