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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adopted this Order on April 26 , 1994 by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Smith, Bishop, DeSauluier, Torlakson, and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SUBJECT: Adoption of Ordinance No. 94-43 Prohibiting Tripping
And Tailing Events And Requiring The Presence Of A
Veterinarian At Rodeos .
On this date the Board of Supervisors considered the
adoption of an Ordinance (Introduced April 19, 1994) prohibiting
tripping and tailing events and requiring the presence of a
veterinarian at rodeos .
Chairman Powers recognized the following persons to present
testimony:
Jeffrey Kerwin, 2030 Addison Street, 7th Floor, Berkeley,
representing the Federacion De Charros, spoke in opposition to
the ordinance and presented a letter from Ann Marie Buonanno,
D.V.M.
Mark Franco, 17200 Kelso Road, Byron, representing the
Mexican Federation of Charros, presented a letter from Larry
Gosselin, D.V.M. , North State Equine Veterinary Hospital, in
opposition to elimination of certain Mexican Rodeo events, and he
requested that the Board reconsider the ordinance .
Jesus Castellanos, 5321 Hopyard Road, Pleasanton, President
of the Mexican Federacion of Charros, spoke in opposition to the
ordinance .
Henry Franco, 1342 Rutherford Lane, Oakley, spoke in
opposition to the ordinance .
Mark Franco, Jr. , 7820 Vallecitos Road, Sunol, spoke in
opposition to the ordinance.
Jose A. Navarro, 931 J Street #75, Davis, urged the Board to
take an objective view of the ordinance and see both sides
equally.
Abraham Amador, 11 Amador Avenue, Oakley, urged the Board to
give serious and conscientious consideration to the issue .
Chairman Powers read a card from Chris Baldwin, P.O. Box
1378, Antioch, who did not wish to speak unless there was a
desire by the Board to modify the ordinance.
Supervisor Torlakson requested clarification on when the
ordinance would go into effect .
Victor Westman, County Counsel, responded that it would be
in thirty days .
Supervisor Torlakson suggested that the ordinance be adopted
today, but requested that the Animal Services Department review
the information brought forward today and alert the Board if,
after reviewing the facts, they have grounds to change their
recommendation to the Board.
IT IS BY THE BOARD ORDERED that Ordinance No. 94-43 is
ADOPTED; and the issues raised at the Board meeting this day
pertinent to this Ordinance are REFERRED to the Animal Services
Director for report to the Board on May 24 , 1994 .
I hereby certify that this is a true and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
Board of Suors ole date shown
ATTESTED:
PHIL AT ELOR,Clerk of the Board
Sups ry rs and Co Administrator
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By ,Deouty
cc: County Counsel
Animal Services Department
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April 12, 1994
To: Mark Franco
Dear Mr. Franco:
Thank you for bringing to my attention the recent circumstances
regarding the possible elimination of certain Mexican Rodeo
events.
I have been an. equine veterinarian for thirteen years. My
practice encompasses all segments of the equine performance
industry. I have performed veterinary. services at your rodeo .
facility throughout this period. : My experience has been that
the incidence of serious injury at your facility has. not exceeded
that found with other equine performance ventures.
I have reviewed the videotape of the story produced by "Hard
Copy" and have found the depictions to be' inflammatory and
probably inaccurate. Although the scenes depicted are
distressing it is important to view the tape with the realization
that these events are conducted to minimize injury to the horses.
My opinion is that much more can be accomplished for the benefit
of the horses, the animal rights movement, and the Hispanic
equestrian community through a cooperative effort to minimize
injury by. addressing necessary changes in arena footing and
rules of competition, than by an elimination of . this important
aspect of your culture.
I share your concern regarding this matter. Although my schedule
is very busy, I would be willing to review this event with you
and a. member of the animal rights community to discuss possible
changes to further' minimize risk to horses.
I wish you the best of luck with your efforts.
Sincerely,
LARRY 'Zi
SSELIN, DVM
Hospital Location Mailing Address
1881 Collier Canyon Rd. P.O. Box 1715
Livermore, CA (510) 455-1222 Pleasanton, CA 94566
ANN MARIE BLIONANNOt D-V-M-
P.O. Box 462
Uvormore, CA "SM
(510) 449-1867
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May 9, 1993 CLERK BOARD OF
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To whom it may concern,
I have been the veterinarian present at the Mexican rodeos in Sunol for
the past two years, and I will be present again this year. During this time,
none of the animals used for the various events, cattle or horses, have been
injured.
While I have mixed personal feelings about the horse roping event, I can
say that none of the horses have been hurt at this particular rodeo while I've
been present. If the horse's legs are roped, the horse usually falls slowly to
its knees or on its side or the horse doesn't fall at all. This particular
arena is sandy and fairly soft. I have not seen any lame or injured horses used
for this event. The horses are usually lean and muscular, but not terribly
underweight or malnourished.
The Franco's and I have discussed this particular event, and they are willing
to work with me or any other veterinarian present to make sure the animals are
not overworked or stressed, that the arena is kept soft, and that no lame or
injured horses are used for the event.
I have not been to any other Mexican rodeos, so I can only state what I have
observed at this one. If you have any questions for me, I can be reached
at 510-449-1867.
Sincerely,
Ann Marie Buonanno, D.V.M.
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ORDINANCE NO. 94- 43
(Prohibiting "Tripping" and "Tailing" events at rodeos
and requiring presence of veterinarian at rodeos)
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows (.omitting the
parenthetical footnotes from the official text of the County Ordinance Code).
SECTION I. Division 417, Chapter 417-2 is added to the Contra Costa County
Ordinance Code to read:
Division 417 Rodeos.
Chapter 417-2 Rodeo Events.
Article 417-2 Definitions.
417-2.002 Rodeo. As used in this chapter, "rodeo" means a public event or
competition of the skills of cowboys or cowgirls, including, but not limited to
such events as: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping,
steer wrestling, team roping, steer roping, and barrel racing.
(Ord. 94- 43 . )
Article 417-2.2 Rodeo events or other activities prohibited.
417-2.202 Equine Animals. No person shall intentionally trip or fell any
equine animal (including but not limited to, any horse, mare, pony, ass, donkey,
burro, mule, or hinny) by the legs by any means whatsoever for the purpose of
entertainment, sport or practice, including a rodeo. No person shall
intentionally promote, conduct, or hold, or supply livestock for any
entertainment, sport or practice, including a rodeo, where any person
intentionally trips or fells any equine animal by the legs by any means whatsoever.
(Ord. 94- 43 . )
417-2.204 Bovine Animals. No person shall intentionally trip, drag or fell
any bovine animal (including but not limited to, any steer, calf, bull, ox, heifer
or cow) by the tail by any means whatsoever for the purpose of entertainment,
sport or practice, including a rodeo. No person shall intentionally promote,
conduct, or hold, or supply livestock for any entertainment, sport or practice,
including a rodeo where any person intentionally trips, drags, or fells any bovine
animal by the tail. by any means whatsoever..
(Ord. 94- 43 . )
Article 417-2.4 Rodeo Veterinarian.
417-2.402 Veterinarian. Any person promoting, conducting or holding a rodeo
shall have a veterinarian in attendance (physically present) throughout the
duration of every event using animals, except for "youth" or "high school" rodeos
where participants are minors.
(Ord. 94- 43 .)
417-2.404 Qualifications. The veterinarian in attendance shall be licensed
by the State of California and shall be experienced in the treatment of the types
of animals used in the animal events.
(Ord. 94- 43 , )
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417-2.406 Non-contestant. The veterinarian in attendance shall not be a.
contestant or otherwise participate in any animal events.
(Ord. 94- 43 . )
Article 417-2.6 Violations.
417-2.602 Violation. Any violation of any provision of this chapter is a
misdemeanor.
(Ord. 94- 43 § 14-8.004(b) ; Gov't. Code § 25132(a) . )
SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after
passage, and within 15 days of passage shall be published once with the names of
the Supervisors voting for and against it in the CONTRA COSTA TIMES a
newspaper published in this County.
PASSED on April 26 , 1994 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Smith, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of t e
Board an CounAdmin' ator
By:
Depu /Bo Chair.
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ORDINANCE NO. 94- 43
(Prohibiting "Tripping" and "Tailing" events at rodeos
and requiring presence of veterinarian at rodeos)
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors ordains as follows (omitting the
parenthetical footnotes from the official text of the County Ordinance Code) .
SECTION I. Division 417, Chapter 417-2 is added to the Contra Costa County
Ordinance Code to read:
Division 417 Rodeos.
Chapter 417-2 Rodeo Events.
Article 417-2 Definitions.
417-2.002 Rodeo. As used in this chapter, "rodeo" means a public event or
competition of the skills of cowboys or cowgirls, including, but not limited to
such events as: bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, calf roping,
steer wrestling, team roping, steer roping, and barrel racing.
(Ord. 94- 43 . )
Article 417-2.2 Rodeo events or other activities prohibited.
417-2.202 Equine Animals. No person shall. intentionally trip or fell any
equine animal (including but not limited to, any horse, mare, pony, ass, donkey,
burro, mule, or hinny) by the legs by any means whatsoever for the purpose of
entertainment, sport or practice, including a rodeo. No person shall
intentionally promote, conduct, or hold, or supply livestock for any
entertainment, sport or practice, including a rodeo, where any person
intentionally trips or fells any equine animal by the legs by any means whatsoever.
(Ord. 94- 43 . )
417-2.204 Bovine Animals. No person shall intentionally trip, drag or fell
any bovine animal (including but not limited to, any steer, calf, bull, ox, heifer
or cow) by the tail by any means whatsoever for the purpose of entertainment,
sport or practice, including a rodeo. No person shall intentionally promote,
conduct, or hold, or supply livestock for any entertainment, sport or practice,
including a rodeo where any person intentionally ;-rips, drags, or fells any bovine
animal by the tail by any means whatsoever..
(Ord. 94- 43 . )
Article 417-2.4 Rodeo Veterinarian.
417-2.402 Veterinarian. Any person promoting, conducting or holding a rodeo
shall have a veterinarian in attendance (physically present) throughout the
duration of every event using animals, except for "youth" or "high school" rodeos
where participants are minors.
(Ord. 94- 43 . )
417-2.404 Qualifications. The veterinarian in attendance shall be licensed
by the State of California and shall be experienced in the treatment of the types
of animals used in the animal events.
(Ord. 94- 43 , )
417-2.406 Non-contestant. The veterinarian in attendance shall not be a
contestant or otherwise participate in any animal events.
(Ord. 94- 43 , )
Article 417-2.6 Violations.
417-2.602 Violation. Any violation of any provision of this chapter is a
misdemeanor.
(Ord. 94- 43 § 14-8.004(b) ; Gov't. Code § 25132(a) . )
SECTION II. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after
passage, and within 15 days of passage shall be published once with the names of
the Supervisors voting for and against it in the CONTRA COSTA TIMES a
newspaper published in this County.
PASSED on April 26 , 1994 1994, by the following vote:
AYES: Supervisors Smith, Bishop, DeSaulnier, Torlakson and Powers
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
ATTEST: PHIL BATCHELOR, Clerk of th Thomas kl Powers
Board a Cou Adm' ' trator
By:
Dep ty nn Cerve11i Board Chair.
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