On July 18, 2024, the City of Los Angeles released a draft of a proposed ordinance that would ban not only Rodeos and bull-riding events but also many others.
If the ordinance passes, the following activities will be banned in the City of Los Angeles:
“Bareback Bronc Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Calf Roping, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, or any other activity that involves physically wrestling an animal to the ground, roping an animal, or attempting to ride and remain mounted on a bucking animal.”
𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐄𝐎 𝐅𝐀𝐍𝐒, 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒, 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐔𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐒, 𝐖𝐄 𝐂𝐀𝐍 𝐃𝐎 𝐁𝐄𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐑.
There are hundreds of thousands of us, but somehow, in three years of the fight with the L.A. City Council, we have submitted only around 5,000 rodeo support comments.The animal extremist groups are doing a last-minute push for comments. We cannot let them win; we cannot weaken. Taking action is very simple:Click on this link, enter your comment in support of rodeo, and enter your email address. *You must then open your email and click on the link sent to verify.*
December 5, 2023
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐬 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥 V𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐬 T𝐨 A𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞 A L𝐚𝐬𝐭-M𝐢𝐧𝐮𝐭𝐞 A𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 T𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐧 I𝐧 B𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐥𝐝.
It was apparent in Mr. Bloomenfield's demeanor and pleads to the committee during the council debate, he didn't want the ordinance returning to committee for further discussion, which also grants input by stakeholders, an option that previously had been withheld from the Rodeo and Charriera communities.
The immense gathering and response by a diverse and dedicated community to save rodeo, had a significant impact on City Council members, swaying their decision to unanimously vote to pass the amended ordinance which in turn, sends it back to the city attorney for a re-draft and committee vote.
Although the ordinance still hasn't been stopped, this is a win for the rodeo industry and an opportunity for a seat at the table and our voices to be heard.
L.A. City Councilman Bob Blumenfield Flip Flops Again On His Misguided Mission To Ban Rodeo.
October 2023
The L.A. City Council Stands Poised To Ban Rodeos By Banning Specific Events At The Heart Of The Sport
From the beginning, Councilman Bob Blumenfield has led the animal-extremist backed attack on our western heritage and traditions. Flip-flopping all along the way. But now, his intentions are perfectly clear. What started with an ordinance to ban certain rodeo equipment has been revealed as a direct assault on rodeo banning, bull riding, bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping, tie-down roping, and similar events and activities.
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