B.C. rodeo nixes roping, wrestling and milking events
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Key context about Cloverdale Rodeo
- Location and scope: The Cloverdale Rodeo and Country Fair is a major Western Canada rodeo event held in Cloverdale (Surrey, BC), typically featuring multiple performances and a substantial prize purse.[9]
- Recent activity: The event has continued to run through various years, with ongoing attendance and attention from animal-rights groups at times, reflecting ongoing public interest in animal welfare around rodeos.[5][9]
- Sanctioning and events: There have been historical changes to event lineups (notably around roping and other events) in response to safety and welfare considerations, and such changes have sometimes affected CPRA sanctioning and the rodeo’s format.[1][3][4][9]
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