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2007 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo

From the front lines: Investigators report on the 2007 CFD Rodeo

All photos and video on this page are from the 2007 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo in Wyoming.

Despite public outrage in 2005 and 2006 at the abusive practices of the CFD Rodeo and violations of humane rules, the cruelty continued in 2007. On the first day alone, SHARK investigators videotaped four calves who were so brutally abused that their broken bodies had to be sledded out of the rodeo arena. Some other calves were treated in the arena to revive them after their horrendous abuse.

Beside the calves, other animals were also dragged out of the arena. Numerous other animals were injured, but were able to walk themselves out of the arena. The ultimate demise of these animals has not been revealed by rodeo officials.

On the investigators' third day, which was steer busting- the most deadly event in rodeo- there were more injuries. Then the skies opened up, and the rains turned the rodeo arena into a mud mess that ranged from a swamp to a running river, causing even more issues for the animals.

As the rodeo continued, so did the injuries, including more hurt calves and horses, along with some injured and dying steers.

Later in the week, as one injured calf was being dragged out, rodeo announcer Justin McKee proudly and falsely claimed that this was the first time the injury sled had to be used. We couldn't believe the blatant lie. It's just one more example of the Rodeo Mafia's utter disregard for the truth.

Perhaps the most incredible aspect of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo was its continuing tradition of shocking horses as a way to make them appear wild. The rodeo has been exposed for that very thing for the past two years! We frankly did not think they would be so stupid as to do it again, but we were wrong. Fortunately, SHARK's cameras were waiting for them, and our documentation has left these animal abusers no where to hide.

In the duration of the rodeo, over a dozen animals were injured and/or killed and dozens of horses were shocked. Most incredibly, the "winner" of the Saddlebronc ("bucking horse") event knowingly rode a horse that was shocked, demonstrating just how worthless and vile a rodeo "championship" truly is.


See SHARK's investigative footage from the 2007 Cheyenne Frontier Days!

This infamous rodeo has been exposed once again brutalizing and maiming animals, illegally shocking horses, and lying to the public.

 

Must See to Believe: Helpless steers dragged to near-drowning by scared, out-of-control horses become a joke for Cheyenne Rodeo announcers who make wisecracks, while the crowds delights in the animals' misery. Announcer Justin McKee even applauds a judge for being "a little lenient" when it comes to so-called rodeo humane rules.

 

Cheyenne's Hypocrisy: The Wild Horse Race and Steer Busting: The infamous Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, in Cheyenne, Wyoming includes a cruel and dangerous event called the "Wild Horse Race." These horses aren't wild, they're terrorized. How can such abuse be allowed in the United States of America. How can corporate sponsors such as Coca-Cola, AT&T, Southwest Airlines and Dodge sponsor such abuse?

 

Animal Injuries at CFD Exposed: If the injury rate of animals at rodeos were as low as rodeo people claim, SHARK wouldn't be able to document the large number of injured animals that we do. This video exposes the truth about animal injuries and deaths at rodeos, particularly the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo. 


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Horses Illegally Shocked: See some of the horses shocked at the Cheyenne Rodeo, and watch the rodeo judges ignore everything that is going on. The corruption of the Rodeo Mafia is as clear as it can be in this video.

2007 Saddlebronc "Champion" Wins on Shocked Horse: Even the horse ridden by the "winner" of the Cheyenne Rodeo's saddle bronc competition was shocked, showing just how little it takes to be a "champion" in the world of rodeo.

Rodeo-lovers claim respect for the "animal athletes" they abuse. Yeah, right. Rodeo "humane rules" are once again exposed as a complete fraud, as rodeo contestant Vin Fisher brutally kicks a steer in the ribs for not staying down. Not only is Fisher not penalized, but the crowd thinks it is terribly funny. That speaks volumes about both the Rodeo Mafia and its supporters.

Rank Killers or Gentle Giants?: SHARK investigators at the Cheyenne Rodeo utterly destroy the myth of the rank, mean, killer rodeo bulls. Watch as these big babies show that with caring people they are as tame as a feline family member.

 


This calf had his back broken in a roping event, and had to be sledded out.




By 2007 the CFD Rodeo became so fearful of SHARK's camera's replaying the truth about the rodeo's injuries and deaths, that they began erecting walls around the sled that pulls out injured victims, such as the calf above. This is a ridiculous new tactic from the ever-secretive rodeo industry.




Here the man in purple prepares to painfully shock a horse into bucking.
 
Stock contractors were caught shocking horses and bulls at the 2005, 2006, and 2007 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, against the rodeo's supposed "humane rules." No disciplinary action was taken in 2005. In 2006 stock contractor Harry Vold was fined a paltry $250 when the shocking was exposed by the Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. But despite public outrage, Harry Vold was invited back to the 2007 CFD, and the CFD Rodeo received the PRCA's "Rodeo of the Year" award in 2005 and 2006. Cruelty and corruption pay in the rodeo industry.




This is one of many dying victims that had to be sledded out, while 'trick riders' attempt to distract the crowd. 




After building a shield from the cameras, this calf was dragged out to meet certain death. These cowboy cowards would be hilarious if not for the sad reality of the abuse




Terrorized horses often buck so violently that they fall down. 




As is obvious from this photo and others, rodeo judges are aware of the shocking but do nothing to stop it. 




So-called "family entertainment": A confused, terrified horse crashes into a gate at the 2007 CFD.




This horse's torment was sponsored by Coke and Dodge, both pictured here. Do something about subsidized abuse at CorporateThugs.com





CFD: Take Action

After all these years the one thing is SHARK is 100% certain of is that animals are going to be injured and killed at the next Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.


Will you help put an end to this cruelty? We've done our part and brought you the images and videotape, but we cannot end this without your help. Please take action right now. 

 

What Can You Do?

1. Contact the corporations that give money to the CFD Rodeo. Without corporate welfare the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo would end tomorrow. This cruel spectacle cannot exist without corporate handouts. It is vitally important that you contact the companies listed below and let them know what you think of their sponsorship of animal cruelty.

2. Support SHARK with a donation. It is expensive to transport the SHARK team and to live on the road for the weeks needed to document this event. A large investment in equipment and its maintenance is also required to bring all this evidence to you and the world. Be assured we operate as economically as possible, but we do need your help.

3. You can keep the spotlight on the cruel realities of this rodeo by contacting the local papers. There is very strong pressure from the Rodeo Mafia on both of these papers, but the local media needs to know that the public wants compassion more than cruelty. Ask that the newspapers print both sides of the story and that they report on rodeo injuries as well as doing their typical fluff rodeo promotion stories. Urge them to print editorials to demand that the PRCA be held accountable for the actions, or inaction, of their people and the treatment of the animals they use specifically the continued cruelty of the Wild Horse race, Calk jerk-downs, and the cruel and deadly Steer Busting events. 

Wyoming Tribune-Eagle
Opinion Editor
702 West Lincolnway
Cheyenne, WY 82001
Phone: 800-561-6268

Casper Star-Tribune
Letters Page Editor
P. O. Box 50
Cheyenne, WY 82602
Phone: 800-442-6916
Email the Star-Tribune: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Together we can make a difference! Corporate sponsors such as Starbucks and performers such as Matchbox Twenty, and Carrie Underwood have pulled their support of this cruel spectacle. 


Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo Sponsors

 Swire Coca-Cola

Swire Coca-Cola sponsors some of the deadliest rodeos in all of America even though the Coca-Cola animal welfare policy clearly states; “The Coca-Cola Company does not endorse or condone any practice of cruelty to animals, and the Company does not sponsor or promote events where there is a risk of physical harm to animals." 

Click here to read more and to contact them.

  


Cheyenne Regional Medical Center

What are the medical professionals at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center thinking by sponsoring the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo? A rodeo considered by some to be the most brutal and deadly rodeo in the world. You would think medical professionals would see enough injuries, disease and death already. So why would they give money to support even more? Click  below and ask Dr. John Lucas, the CEO.

Click here to read more and contact them. 


Bank of the West

Bank of the West is the "Presenting Sponsor" of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD), one of the most cruel and brutal rodeos in all of America. That makes Bank of the West by all appearances the biggest sponsor of the entire CFD rodeo.

You can help in a big way by contacting the Bank of the West and asking them to withdraw from any future involvement in the Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, or any other form of animal abuse. 

You can read more about their support of CFD and contact them here.

2012 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo

SHARK documents the horror, violence, and death 2012 Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo.

SHARK has arrived in Cheyenne, Wyoming, for the 2012 Cheyenne Frontier Days (CFD) Rodeo. We will be here for the next two weeks documenting the horror, violence, and death that is part and parcel of this brutal rodeo. SHARK will bear witness and document as CFD continues to maim and kill animals in a cruel and predictable manner. Animals will die over the next two weeks for 'entertainment.' We know it, the sponsors know it, and CFD knows it. Animals are literally dying to help greedy corporations sell more sugar water and to entertain the drunk and/or dumb-witted fans.

Fake Cowboys, Real Horse Abuse at the infamous Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo, where animal cruelty is not only legalized, but encouraged. Click here to view the sponsors, including the History Channel and Coca-Cola.

Below are just some of the abuses that SHARK's cameras documented:

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The Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo

Click on the Shame on Cheyenne link on the left menu for the full documentation exposing The CFD Rodeo.

The Cheyenne Frontier Days Rodeo (CFD) is known as one of the most cruel and brutal rodeos in all of America. SHARK has documented the two-weeks of violence and death that is part and parcel of this brutal rodeo in 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015.

SHARK has gone to CFD to bear witness and document as the rodeo maims and kills animals in a cruel and very predictable manner. Every year, animals will die over the two-week rodeo for 'entertainment.' We know it, the sponsors know it, and CFD knows it. Animals are literally dying at the hands of cowardly rodeo thugs to help greedy corporations sell more sugar water and to entertain drunk and/or dumb-witted fans.

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