Animal Abuse Controversy
See also: Animal crueltyThe event is opposed by several animal rights groups, including the Progressive Animal Welfare Society (PAWS), In Defense of Animals, and Humane Society of the United States, who are against the high level of danger posed to the horses. In the previous 25 years, for example, at least 21 horses have died, including three in 2004 and one in 2012.
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