Steer, horse euthanized at Calgary Stampede rodeo

A steer that was injured during the Calgary Stampede’s rodeo competition on Monday had to be euthanized, the second animal to die during this year’s competition, event organizers confirmed.

The group says the animal was assessed at the scene by a veterinarian, who then made the decision to euthanize it.

Stampede officials did not have any information about what happened, but called it “a highly unusual and unfortunate incident.”

“We do everything possible to evolve our programs to minimize risk,” an emailed statement read.

Stampede officials also confirmed the death of an outrider horse that was injured during the chuckwagon competition on July 6.

“The nature and severity of the injury was not determined until the animal left the track, at which time medical care was immediately dispatched,” said Shannon Greer, communications and media relations manager with the Calgary Stampede in a statement.

The horse, which was a part of Chance Thompson’s team, was thoroughly examined and a decision was ultimately made to euthanize the horse.

This is a developing story and we will have more information when it is available…