The letter from Ty Savoy using a series of oft-repeated falsehoods to try to ban the upcoming PBR event in Halifax requires a response from my organization, Professional Bull Riders.
Contrary to Mr. Savoys claims, there is no negative stimulation causing the bulls to buck. These extraordinary animals are not shocked or otherwise agitated to buck. Their tails are not twisted, nor, as others have been claiming, are the bulls genitals tortured. (The soft, loosely-fit cotton flank strap on the bull's haunches, never touches the animal's genitals.)
These bulls are genetically bred to buck, treated like world-class athletes, and live a life four to five times longer than bulls not in the PBR. who enter the food supply at a young age.
Countering the fictitious hysteria among those opposed to the sport of bull riding, Coast readers considering attending the PBR event deserve the facts, including knowledge of gifted and therefore fortunate animals, who live a pampered, long life in which they are treated with love and care, retire to stud, and die of natural causes on a farm.
Considering the all-too brief life of all other bovines, animal welfare activists should support this sport.
- Andrew Giangola, Vice President, Professional Bull Riders
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Contrary to Mr. Savoys claims, there is no negative stimulation causing the bulls to buck. These extraordinary animals are not shocked or otherwise agitated to buck. Their tails are not twisted, nor, as others have been claiming, are the bulls genitals tortured. (The soft, loosely-fit cotton flank strap on the bull's haunches, never touches the animal's genitals.)
These bulls are genetically bred to buck, treated like world-class athletes, and live a life four to five times longer than bulls not in the PBR. who enter the food supply at a young age.
Countering the fictitious hysteria among those opposed to the sport of bull riding, Coast readers considering attending the PBR event deserve the facts, including knowledge of gifted and therefore fortunate animals, who live a pampered, long life in which they are treated with love and care, retire to stud, and die of natural causes on a farm.
Considering the all-too brief life of all other bovines, animal welfare activists should support this sport.
- Andrew Giangola, Vice President, Professional Bull Riders