Horse killed at Red Bluff rodeo draws outrage

A horse was killed during the Wild Horse Race at the Red Bluff Round-Up rodeo on Saturday, drawing outrage from animal rights activists. The horse, a 7-year-old mare named 474 Swan Song, stepped on its lead rope during the Wild Horse Race event, injuring its neck, according to a statement from the Red Bluff Round-Up. "Arena personnel and the onsite rodeo veterinarian immediately responded and attended to the horse. The extent of the injuries was substantial, resulting in a fatal injury," the statement said. Rodeo officials said there are safeguards to protect the cowboys and livestock participating in the event. But Steve Hindi, founder and president of S.H.A.R.K. (Showing Animals Respect and Kindness) said he had heard about the horse's death and was appalled. "The wild horse race is absolutely bent on the terrorizing of the horses," Hindi said. "It's crazy. It's just stupid." Hindi said his organization had a representative documenting events at the rodeo this past weekend...MORE