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Consistent proper treatment of rodeo livestock in and out of the arena is the stock contractor’s highest concern. PRCA and the Redding Rodeo Association members believe animals should be provided proper care and treatment. The PRCA and its members value their animals and staunchly protect them with specifically created rules. Like a well conditioned athlete, an animal can perform will only if it is healthy. Anyone who attends a PRCA Rodeo can be assured that the greatest care has been taken to prevent injury to animals of contestants.
Animal welfare is a major and ongoing initiative of the PRCA, not only does the Association have rules to ensure the proper care and treatment of rodeo livestock, but it also has veterinary advisory panels and periodically host educational seminar. The PRCA employs a fulltime animal welfare coordinator to oversee internal and public education programs.
The PRCA has 60 rules that are enforced to serve as proper guidelines for preserving animal welfare in the sport of rodeo.
What do animal welfare advocates believe?
- 1. Man has responsibility over animals and that this stewardship should involve humane care and treatment.
What do animal rights advocates believe?
- 1. Animals and humans are equal
The Redding Rodeo association and PRCA members are bound by the not-for-profit corporations bylaws and rules, which include a section that deals exclusively with the humane treatment of animals.
For more information on the care and handling of rodeo livestock e-mail animalwelfare@prorodeo.com or call 719-593-8840.
For more information, please contact the
Redding Rodeo Association
P.O. Box 992048
Redding, CA, 96099-2048 • or call at (530) 241-5731 • Email Us
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