How much do you know about rodeo? Test your knowledge! Photo: Jo-Anne McArthur, We Animals Media Start QuizPage 1 of 10 When prey animals like cattle and horses experience fear or stress, what is their automatic physiological response called? Fainting response Vocalization Fight, flight or freeze response Repetitive behaviour Page 2 of 10 What are some common signs of stress seen in animals during rodeo events? Choose all that apply. Urination & defecation Excessive drooling Visible eye whites All of the above Page 3 of 10 True or false – rodeo events are reflective of the best practices for the care and handling of animals on farms. True False Page 4 of 10 Which event is responsible for the most animal deaths at the Calgary Stampede? Calf roping Steer wrestling Bull riding Chuckwagon races Page 5 of 10 What piece of equipment is used to cause discomfort for bulls and horses and incite them to buck in rodeo events? Bit Flank strap Whip Reins Page 6 of 10 True or false – Extra points are awarded for the rider’s use of spurs on the animal during bucking events. True False Page 7 of 10 What percentage of Canadians are opposed to the use of animals in rodeo? 52% 59% 61% Page 8 of 10 True or false – It can take up to 48 hours after an animal is injured in a rodeo event for inflammation and muscle damage to be seen. True False Page 9 of 10 What is the nickname given to the Calgary Stampede’s chuckwagon races? Wild west race Toughest race on dirt Champion of the chucks Half-mile of hell Page 10 of 10 What is the concern surrounding the use of thoroughbred race horses in the chuckwagon races? They aren't strong enough to pull the wagons They are bred for speed, not skeletal strength They are too heavy and slow They are too temperamental Back to main page
