Day: December 8, 2007

The Nebraska Humane Society has called for a ban on Mexican rodeo events, saying the sports can cause traumatic injury to the animals. Armando Pliego, treasurer of the Omaha-based rodeo club Charros Las Amistad, said the rodeo–called a charreada–is a time-honored tradition similar to American rodeos. His group has performed the Mexican sport, including events such as horse tripping and steer tailing, in Nebraska, Iowa, and Kansas. For the rest of the story click here