An animal rights group says it has sent a letter to Kevin Costner urging him to step away from the Calgary Stampede.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals says in a news release that the event has caused the deaths of more than 70 animals – including in 2019 when the Stampede last held chuckwagon races.
The organization, also known as PETA, says horses have suffered fractured legs, broken backs and heart attacks. It is asking Costner, who has been in movies shot in the Calgary area, to dissociate himself from the event.Our Morning Update and Evening Update newsletters are written by Globe editors, giving you a concise summary of the day’s most important headlines.
I think PETA is correct to request this, and at least they care about him personally, 70 horses? I live near Ft. Worth, Texas and do you know how many horses we pack on the street for parades, connected to our stock show? I looked up, there’s been no accidents that I could find.
He’s an actor…..
Idiots
He is being asked because of his role in Yellowstone. Make the connection people. Or have none of you seen the series
They’re not wrong. Horses die every year.
And who do they suggest as a replacement?
Imagine being proud to head up Calgary's annual festival of animal cruelty.