More than 3,000 commercial rodeos happen in the US every year. Thousands of animals are run through them. Many are injured. Some are killed. Now, one city has drawn a hard line. St. Petersburg just became the first city in Florida to completely ban rodeo events. The ordinance zeroes in on practices that subject bulls, calves, and horses to unnecessary pain just for a crowd’s reaction. Animal rights groups are calling it a landmark victory. It proves community heritage does not require animal exploitation. The only question now is which city follows them next.
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