HOUSTON – Showgoers to last night’s Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo chuck wagon race got a bit of a shock when two horses fell on the track.
Rodeo officials told KPRC 2 News reporter Gage Goulding that both horses and the wagon driver are okay.
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During the first lap in Friday night’s race, the Kroger wagon was making a turn when two of the horses slipped. Both horses got up and appeared unharmed.
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On Saturday morning, Houston Rodeo officials confirmed the horses were evaluated by a veterinarian and will participate in future races.
On March 13, two horses slipped and fell during a RODEOHOUSTON® chuck wagon race. Both horses walked away on their own accord, have been evaluated by our veterinarian and will be okay. The driver was unharmed. We expect all to participate tomorrow.
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Announcers noted that accidents during RODEOHOUSTON chuck wagon races are rare, but not unheard of it. Friday night’s incident was minor compared to tumbles in the past.
In 2016, a horse and a driver suffered minor injuries during a fall but made full recoveries. Another incident in 2017 saw a driver ejected from his wagon during a turn and one horse injured, but again, minor injuries and full recoveries.
Earlier this week, a steer had to be euthanized after an incident during the rodeo’s Steer Wrestling event.
The steer suffered an injury during the steer wrestling event, rodeo officials said.
“The well-being of both our guests and animals is of the utmost importance to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™. Licensed veterinary professionals are on-site throughout the event to provide immediate care when needed, and the Houston SPCA is also present daily to monitor livestock welfare," according to a release.
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