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	Rodeo -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		American Humane contends that rodeos are not an accurate or harmless portrayal of ranching skills; rather, they display and encourage an insensitivity to the acceptance of brutal treatment of animals in the name of sport.
		The word Rodeo is also used as a (An inoffensive expression that is substituted for one that is considered offensive) euphemism for a (A building where prostitutes are available) brothel.
		Rodeo (in this context pronounced "roh-day-oh") is also a (A theatrical representation of a story performed to music by ballet dancers) ballet written by (United States composer who developed a distinctly American music (1900-1990)) Aaron Copland.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ro/rodeo.htm (784 words)

	Rodeo - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rodeo events include the rough stock events bull riding, bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, the timed events steer wrestling, team roping, calf roping, the rarely seen steer roping, and women's barrel racing, breakaway roping, goat roping and pole bending.
		The rodeo associations have made some changes to reduce the chances of injury, such as requiring older, heavier calves for calf roping, larger steers for steer wrestling and many rodeos no longer have steer roping.
		PETA Rodeo cruelty factsheet PETA's rodeo cruelty factsheet
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Rodeo (559 words)

	Australian Professional Rodeo Association
		The Australian Professional Rodeo Association (APRA) is the national governing body for the sport of Professional Rodeo in Australia.
		The favourite bush pastime of a rodeo is an integral part of the story told in the Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame.
		APRA has joined forces to bring a professional rodeo to the Hall of Fame.
	www.prorodeo.asn.au (199 words)

	Rodeos (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Rodeos are brutal events that cause stress and injury to animals for the sake of entertainment.
		Rodeos are supposed to use contract stock, that is, animals who are used to handling and the rodeo environment.
		The APRA Code of Practice acknowledges this problem, and states that animals must be released if they repeatedly go down, repeatedly try to jump out of the chute, become excessively excited, or are in danger of injuring themselves.
	www.animalliberation.org.au /rodeos.html (1589 words)

	Print page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Events and procedures in rodeos should be specifically designed to prevent cruelty and minimise the impacts on the welfare of the animals used.
		Rodeo Associations should have written rules that are based on and consistent with these standards.
		A veterinary surgeon appointed by the Rodeo Organiser who must be registered in the state or territory of Australia in which the rodeo is held and have the necessary experience with cattle and horses to deal with the health and injury issues that might arise in a rodeo.
	www.affa.gov.au /content/print.cfm?objectid=F042F922-9EAB-4574-8A4797433678532A&showdocs=all (806 words)

	RODEO FACTS AND INFORMATION
		Native_Americans are active in rodeo and have their own associations, see Indian_rodeo.
		Animal_rights and animal_welfare organizations are vocal critics of rodeos, because of reported injuries and distress to the animals involved.
		The word ''Rodeo'' is also used as a euphemism for a brothel.
	www.witwib.com /index.php?s=rodeo (488 words)

	Rodeos
		The animals used in rodeos are neither wild nor untamed, they have to be goaded by cruel means such as flank straps, prods and spurs into desired behaviours such as bucking.
		Most Australian rodeos are held in Queensland – this is very much a local issue.
		To simply wait for the current generation of rodeo ‘performers’ and spectators to die out, as the vestiges of a bygone era is futile.
	www.animalliberationqld.org.au /Rodeos.htm (1224 words)

	The buck starts here - FeaturesNational - www.theage.com.au
		The Australian Professional Rodeo Association (a membership-based group that has governed professional rodeos in Australia since 1944) affiliates about 90 rodeos a year across the country.
		Whereas the old-style country rodeo used to operate on laid-back country time and would often drag on all day, the new-millennium rodeo is presented as entertainment for the modern event-goer.
		Having travelled the professional rodeo circuit since the beginning of the year, Carmody says love can be hard to find.
	www.theage.com.au /articles/2004/03/16/1079199198119.html (1278 words)

	Rodeo And Campdrafting Animal Safety - 24/09/1996 - QWN
		The code of practice for the welfare of animals used in rodeo events is attached to the general regulation under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, or POCTA as it is known.
		In reviewing the rodeo code a subcommittee of AWAC held discussions with the three major identified rodeo associations operating in New South Wales: the National Rodeo Association, the Australian Bushman's Campdraft and Rodeo Association and the Australian Professional Rodeo Association.
		Rodeos are covered by State legislation and the associations involved have their own codes of practice in relation to the treatment of animals.
	www.parliament.nsw.gov.au /prod/parlment/hansart.nsf/V3Key/LA19960924020 (936 words)

	Not the saddle club - Entertainment - www.smh.com.au
		Rodeo in Australia, according to the general manager of the Queensland-based Australian Professional Rodeo Association, Steve Hilton, is bigger than ever.
		The association (a group that has governed professional rodeos in Australia since 1944) affiliates about 90 rodeos a year in Australia.
		Whereas the old-style country rodeo used to operate on laid-back country time and would often drag on all day, today's rodeo is presented as entertainment for the modern event-goer.
	www.smh.com.au /articles/2004/04/02/1080544682162.html?from=storyrhs (1115 words)

	examiner.com.au : No bull about rodeo's demise (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Despite an estimated 2000 people attending yesterday's rodeo, organisers were adamant that the current committee would not organise the 2004 rodeo.
		Harveydale Rodeo Association secretary Annette Reed said the committee needed a break from the demands of organising, but wanted the event to remain locally run.
		She said several service clubs had already been approached about taking over the rodeo, but they were reluctant given that many of their members were also from farming families.
	www.examiner.com.au /print.asp?id=160742 (602 words)

	www.spec.com.au : Content FrontPage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		SOME of Australia's best rodeo riders and bulls will be in action at Dartmoor tomorrow night for the third annual Dartmoor Chute Out.
		The rodeo circuit around south-west Victoria has become particularly strong in recent years, and the Dartmoor event has proven to be one of the most popular.
		Woodall himself and Scott Fraser are former Australian Professional Rodeo Association national champions, while Brett Padgen is currently leading this year's pro tour.
	www.spec.com.au /display.asp?id=3456 (568 words)

	Protesters expose naked rodeo facts
		The Australian Professional Rodeo Association said allegations of animal cruelty at rodeos were baseless.
		It said flank straps were not tightened to the point where they restricted or hurt animals and that the spurs used were blunt and did not cut or bruise the animal's tough hide.
		"Rodeos are using animals for sport and entertainment at the expense of the animal - we are totally opposed and always have been opposed to rodeos," he said.
	news.ninemsn.com.au /article.aspx?id=48398 (525 words)

	Rocky's rodeo/pub reels 'em in (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The indoor rodeo drew 2500 spectators during Beef 2000.
		The O'Hanlons established an outdoor rodeo venue shortly after purchasing the hotel, and moved the arena inside in April 2000.
		Up to 15,000 spectators are expected to attend the APRA finals including former World Bullriding Champion Troy Dunn and third placed Champion Bullrider Greg Potter, both Central Queensland locals.
	www.tq.com.au /tqnews/issue03/2features/f03.htm (567 words)

	ABC Online Forum (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The electric prod can be used in rodeos by approved people, however the electric prod should be used with certain restrictions.
		For instance, in South Australia, the Australian Professional Rodeo Association Code of Practice is legally enforceable in its entirety.
		However the Code of Practice, the Australian Professional Rodeo Association, has agreed voluntarily to comply with the Code of Practice, which they drew up, and that isn’t happening.
	www2b.abc.net.au /science/scribblygum/newposts/149/topic149518.shtm (855 words)

	Horse Deals - Thousands of Horses For Sale
		The 2004 Australian Professional Rodeo Championships will be held at the indoor Equestrian Centre at the Toowoomba Showground's on December 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th.
		Only the 'Top 15' rodeo riders in each division will be seen performing at the Wrangler Nationals Finals Rodeo where they will be aiming to put together four top scoring rides, over four days in order to claim an Australian Championship.
		The four day rodeo programme includes all the standard rodeo events - and is guaranteed to provide a great rodeo feast for spectators.
	www.horsedeals.com.au /events.php?showID=671 (274 words)

	Rodeo group defends sport. 18/11/2004. ABC News Online
		The Australian Professional Rodeo Association says the rate of injuries for horses and cattle used in the sport is minimal.
		The rodeo association's Steve Hilton says that is untrue.
		"We've done a lot of surveys that indicate that rodeo is far safer and there's less injuries to livestock in the rodeo arena, including in the transporting and yarding of them than day-to-day life on the farm," he said.
	www.abc.net.au /news/newsitems/200411/s1246046.htm (188 words)

	Aussie Open at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros \| www.azstarnet.com ®
		And American rodeo riders better beware because they are after one thing: a Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association world champion buckle.
		Johnston said that Australian rodeo is more of a sport, whereas American rodeo is more of a business.
		Unlike the Australian rodeo, there are multiple events going on at the same time in different locations.
	www.azstarnet.com /sn/rodeo/11121.php (812 words)

	On the Road with Jim Bob Custer - International Professional Rodeo Association (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		With Way Out West Rodeo Company, Custer is trying to help the Western Region have a bigger presence nationally on the IPRA circuit.
		Besides his hometown rodeo in Wickenburg, Custer has already produced a successful show in Bagdad, Ariz., this year and has another promising rodeo ahead in July at San Jacinto, Calif., among others.
		His dad Jim was an IRA stock contractor back in the 1970s and was Arizona's national representative in the high school rodeo association.
	www.iprarodeo.com /news/arch2003/otr/jun1.htm (966 words)

	English Bites - Rodeo School
		Steve and the Australian Professional Rodeo Association have established a rodeo school at Warwick in Queensland's Darling Downs.
		It's graduation day from the school of hard knocks and the big test of whether these rodeo rookies were really paying attention in class.
		While 14-year-old Michael Marr was unnerved about the prospect he passed the rodeo exam with flying colours, coming first in the junior steer competition.
	abcasiapacific.com /englishbites/stories/s838941.htm (412 words)

	Rodeo Wild, Australian Rodeo, Rodeo Australia, Professional Rodeo Cowboys and Cowgirls (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Our new USA correspondent, Kalico wanted to give Australia's Rodeo Wild fans an insight into Luke Snyder, the talented and successful bull rider who will be captain of the "Rest of The World" team, at the Troy Dunn International this weekend.
		He has been living on the rodeo grounds and was asked to help with this year's pig races.
		Rodeo Wild is the owner of the copyright in all advertisements, artwork, photographs and editorial on this web site.
	www.rodeowild.com.au (595 words)

	FarmIndex - everything rural on the internet !! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Image conscious rodeo bull riders have been reluctant to swap their cowboy hats for helmets despite medical warnings.
		According to Steve Hilton, general manager of the Australian Professional Rodeo Association, around 20 per cent of top division riders choose helmets and the numbers are increasing.
		Helmets were being chosen more by competitors in campdrafting, the rodeo sport with the greatest number of head injuries, he said.
	www.farmindex.com.au /news.cfm?contentid=9127 (452 words)

	Rodeo Links
		Rodeo dates for the Australian Professional Rodeo Association in and around Australia, ending withseveral rodeos in November.
		The National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in the Big Biggie, the one that separates the men from the boys.
		The National Finals Rodeo, Scheduled for December 3 to 12, 1999 in the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas is sold out, but you will find complete and up to date coverage here, including results and stories.
	www.suite101.com /links.cfm/rodeo (616 words)

	www.spec.com.au : Content FrontPage (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		THE 2004 Tyrendarra Rodeo was a resounding success with plenty of spectators and entrants enjoying the event on Friday night at the Tyrendarra Recreation Reserve.
		There were 120 entries received last year, but in 2003 the breakaway roping was held whereas it wasn't on Friday night.
		Two-time Australian bull riding champion Scott Fraser unfortunately had to withdraw from the event.
	www.spec.com.au /display.asp?Id=3351 (566 words)

	The Isa Rodeo - Events which are contested (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		Formerly the Girls Rodeo Association, the Women's Professional Rodeo Association was formed in 1967.
		The initial aims of the WPRA were to promote their rodeos, and to improve conditions and prize money for the events.
		With Barrel Racing now a firmly established feature of APRA rodeos, the WPRA is now focused on encouraging other events and fostering a junior competition.
	www.isarodeo.com.au /events.html (236 words)

	The University of Melbourne - Library
		Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes- 6th edition 1997 National Health and Medical Research Council (NHRMC)
		ANZCCART - Australian and New Zealand Council for the Care of Animals in Research and Teaching - factsheets on laboratory animal management, and laboratory animal species, newsletter, publications.
		Association for the Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International - a nonprofit organization that promotes the humane treatment of animals in science through a voluntary accreditation program.
	www.lib.unimelb.edu.au /collections/vs/veterinaryprofstuds.htm (991 words)

	Australian Stockman's Hall of Fame - Calendar of Events
		Annual event - professional rodeo as part of the northern circuit to Cloncurry and Mount Isa for the Australian Professional Rodeo Association.
		The event will attract the top rodeo riders from around the country.
		Judging will take into account the traditional methods used along with the association with the outback.
	www.outbackheritage.com.au /calendar.asp (202 words)

	"Australian Dressage" Research Results: Dressage Imports & FEI dressage training
		For over 20 years, Australian Morgan fanciers thought that Sultan, Sundance and Fashion were the first Morgans imported to Australia, in 1974, but it appears that this is not the case.
		The Australian Paradise Parrot is one of 29 the species of Australian animals and birds which are extinct.
		The Australian Archives is an organisation within the Commonwealth government dedicated to preserving valuable Commonwealth records as part of the Archives of Australia and make them accessible to present and future generations.
	www.dressage.to /dressage/preresearch/australian_dressage (14258 words)

	Competition Program (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		The indoor competition arena provides many equine associations with a fantastic stadium to present their sports.
		The rider with the highest number of points at the end of the Australian Qualifier series earns the right to represent Australia at the World Cup Final which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia next April.
		This popular style of competition will be brought to the public’s attention with the highly experienced and professional riders aboard their immaculately presented horses.
	www.equitana.com.au /competition.asp (1376 words)

	WPRA - Womens Professional Rodeo Association of Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-15)
		In an old tin shed in 1967, a group of rodeo wives formed the Girls Rodeo Association.
		Since then, Australian women have maintained their own independent association, and now operate as the WPRA (Womens Professional Rodeo Association)
		Steer undecorating takes place at a few rodeos in Victoria, but is not considered a main event.
	www.rodeowild.com.au /WPRA.htm (224 words)

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