Categories: Animal Rights Activism & Protests, Rodeos

“Bull Riding Is Animal Exploitation!”

Published On: January 20, 2020

Event-goers look on as protesters express their views that bull riding is animal exploitation.

Tense exchanges as protesters meet bull riding event-goers. “Bull riding is not entertainment, it’s animal cruelty!” That’s the message a sizable group of demonstrators have as they head into the annual traveling Professional Bull Riders event. Hear what these rodeo-goers have to say in response to the demonstrators. PBR, rodeo and bull riding reps are invited on JNN any time to share their side. Dani Rukin in Portland, Oregon reporting LIVE for #JaneUnChained News.

Bull riding event-goer poses with protestor’s sign. Photo by Colin Durfee

Event-goers on the left having a genuine conversation with demonstrators on the right.

Dani Rukin reporting LIVE in Portland for JaneUnChained News. Photo by Colin Durfee

Dozens of demonstrators come out in protest against the annual bull riding event.

Dani Rukin reporting LIVE in Portland for JaneUnChained News. Photo by Colin Durfee

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