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From PMR: "Prodding" involves the use of electric cattle prods on Rodeo horses to get them to "perform". Horses have very thin skin (just watch how they "twitch" when a fly lands on them), and prodding is extremely cruel, inhumane, and unnecessary.

Can you please consider forwarding this request to friends and family (and all who are concerned about the treatment of horses in rodeos)?

I’ve attached a copy of a letter I sent today (letters can be sent for those who cannot attend the public hearing). Feel free to borrow the text used in this letter, and be sure to address letters to all five of the supervisors who will be involved in the decision making process:

peter.mchugh@bos.sccgov.org

don.gage@bos.sccgov.org

blanca.alvarado@bos.sccgov.org

ken.yeager@bos.sccgov.org

lis.kniss@bos.sccgov.org

Thanks!

Tracy

Dear Supervisors McHugh, Gage, Alvarado, Yeager and Kniss,

Regarding the upcoming October 9 Santa Clara hearing of the proposal for of a county ordinance relating to the welfare of animals used in rodeos and charreadas (Mexican-style rodeos), I respectfully request that you consider the following policy when making your decision:

I encourage the adoption of the Cheyenne , WY Frontier Days rodeo policy: NO PRODS period. If a horse stalls, the cowboy dismounts, and the horse is moved into the adjoining chute. If the horse stalls again, s/he is taken out of rotation.

So no prods, and nobody has to make the call whether or not the use of a prod is necessary "to protect horse and rider."

Thank you kindly for your careful consideration of this policy.

Tracy Ely

From: takeaction@idausa.org [mailto:takeaction@idausa.org]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 2:11 PM
To: Tracy Ely (ely)
Subject: Santa Clara Considering Circus/Rodeo/Charreada Ordinance

You Can Help Animals Today!

Santa Clara Hearing Alert - Thursday, October 9, 6:30 PM

Proposed Ordinance Concerns Circuses, Rodeos, Charreadas

The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors is considering a proposed county ordinance relating to the welfare of animals used in circuses, rodeos and charreadas (Mexican-style rodeos).

The Board has instructed the County Animal Welfare Advisory Commission to hold a hearing to gather input from the public. The hearing is to be held in GILROY , not the County Administration Building in San Jose .

When:       THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9, 6:30 P.M.

Where:       GILROY SENIOR CENTER, 7371 HANNA STREET, GILROY
                    TEL. 408-846-0414

See below or click here for map and specific directions.

For further info: Eric Mills, afa@mcn.org

PLEASE BE THERE FOR THE ANIMALS!

Driving Directions
Start at: San Jose , CA

1. Head northeast on Keyes St toward S 2nd St - 0.8 mi
2. Continue on Story Rd - 1.0 mi
3. Merge onto US-101 S via the ramp to Los Angeles - 27.1 mi
4. Take the Leavesley Rd/State Hwy 152 W exit toward Gilroy - 0.3 mi
5. Turn right at Leavesley Rd (signs for Watsonville/State Hwy 152
W/Gilroy) - 0.5 mi
6. Turn left at CA-152/Monterey St - 0.9 mi
7. Turn right at W 6th St - 0.3 mi
8. Turn left at Hanna St - 177 ft

Arrive at: 7371 Hanna St , Gilroy , CA 95020

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