Are rodeos harmful to animals

As a whole rodeo competetors are not cruel to their animals. Their personal horses are well trained and very expensive to replace. They are well taken care of. The broncs and bulls for bull riding are owned by companies that supply them for redeo events. These are also will taken care of. If they are sick or injured the owners lose money. There are usually animal cruelty personel at these events and they keep a watchful eye out for any abuse.