Canterbury Mornings

Elevated calls for an end to rodeos in New Zealand, after the death of a horse at a mid-Canterbury event.The horse was injured during a second division saddle bronc event at the annual Methven rodeo - when the saddle slipped and the horse became entangled.The animal was sedated by a vet, but later died.SAFE Head of Campaigns, Marianne Macdonald says they're appalled - because animals are continuously being put through distress purely for the fun of a minority.New Zealand Rodeo Cowboys Association president, Lyal Cocks says the incident at Methven was a rare accident.LISTEN ABOVE.