From The Las Vegas Sun:
The World Series Charreria event scheduled for the South Point in late September has been effectively canceled after Clark County commissioners decided Tuesday not to suspend a county ordinance forbidding horse roping, a key part of the traditional Mexican rodeo.
The issue of roping horses by the legs and when it crosses the line to become horse tripping has been a topic of intense debate and scrutiny over the past month.
Tuesday was the third meeting in a row commissioners have taken up the issue, and a standing-room-only crowd packed the commission chambers to weigh in.
On one side of the debate, animal rights advocates argued that any type of roping of a horse that could trip and injure it constitutes animal cruelty.
Others, including many leaders from the Hispanic community, said the “catch-and-release” style ropes used at charreria events don’t harm the horses and that the rodeos are an important celebration of Mexican culture. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2013/aug/20/county-commission-says-no-horse-roping-event/
Guess what, another Mexican tradition, bull fighting, isn't allowed in the U.S..
I'm sorry, while I am not comfortable with a regular rodeo, there are protections for the cows, and many times, the cow wins. From the videos I have seen, horse tripping is not a sport and it puts the horses in danger.
If these Mexicans want to hold a Mexican rodeo, have it in Mexico.
Commissioner Chris Giunchigliani decided to change her vote. I wonder what she was paid to change her vote?
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