Ask William and Catherine Not To Support The Rodeo
- van: Judy Molland
- ontvanger: Helen Asprey, (Will and Kate's Personal Private Secretary), Clarence House
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, otherwise known as Will and Kate, will be visiting Canada from June 30 to July 8.
One of the events they will be attending, next Thursday, July 7, is the Calgary Stampede.
Here's how the League Against Cruel Sports describes what happens there:
During the Stampede, animals are subjected to immense stress and cruelty in events such as calf roping, where the calf is goaded prodded and often has its tail twisted to ensure that it bursts out of its chute at full speed. The terrified calf is then chased by a mounted rider who must lasso the calf, jump off his horse, pick up the calf, slam it to the ground and tie three of its feet together.
We the undersigned,
We are dismayed to learn that during the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge to Canada, one of the scheduled events is the Calgary Stampede.
During the Stampede, animals are subjected to immense stress and cruelty in events such as calf roping, where the calf if goaded, prodded, and often has its tail twisted to ensure that it bursts out of its chute at full speed. The terrified calf is then chased by a mounted rider who must lasso the calf, jump off his horse, pick up the calf, slam it to the ground and ties three of its feet together.
The attendance of William and Catherine will give a royal endorsement to cruelty to animals, in a sport that has been illegal in the UK for 80 years.
Please ensure that the Royal Couple do not support this event.
Thank you for taking the time to read this letter.
