Target: Jefferson County, Colorado local government
Goal: Stop the cruel “coleadero” event in which bulls experience broken or dismembered tails.
A coleadero, also known as steer tailing, is an event in which a bull is tortured and pulled by his tail until he rams into the ground. Jefferson County is one of the only locations in the United States that has hosted a coleadero and it sounds like another one may occur if steps aren’t taken now to ban the practice. Animal suffering should never be considered a form of entertainment. It is time to permanently stop this unnecessary cruelty by passing a law banning this sick practice.
During the event, a man on horseback chases a bull while he twists and distorts the bull’s tail to try to force the animal into the ground. The bull’s tail often breaks and sometimes is even dismembered. The bulls are not the only ones in danger during this event. Horses often get injured due to the high chances of painful collisions and getting bucked by the bull. The animals are often left to suffer with no form of veterinary care.
Sign this petition to demand that Jefferson County pass a law to permanently ban this cruel event. This event shows some of the ugliest sides of humanity, and it is time to stop abusing animals for entertainment.
PETITION LETTER:
Dear Officials,
A coleadero has taken place in your county and may occur again soon. During a coleadero, a man on horseback chases and terrorizes a scared bull. The cowboy will yank, twist and distort the bull’s tail until the bull runs himself into the ground. The tail often breaks and sometimes is even dismembered. This is animal cruelty.
Please put an end to this cruel event by passing an ordinance banning the practice. Animal suffering should not be considered entertainment, and it is time to stop this unnecessary cruelty.
Sincerely,
[Your Name Here]
Photo credit: Ingo Joseph
Dear GOD PLEASE STOP THIS CRUELTY!! How sick have we become that we enjoy inflicting unbearable pain on innocent animals. It is SICK and should be STOPPED!
Putrid bastards.rio their limbs out and see if that hurts. Stop this disgrace by any means.
As a cattle ranching family we are totally against any form of animal cruelty. My cattle are very much well taken care of and much loved. We would. NEVER EVER condone our cattle or bulls to be treated in this horrific maner! Stop this horrific practice NOW!! Colorado you should be ashamed!!
I am very happy and proud of you for standing up and letting them know and thank you for taking care of your animals?.
It has come to my attention that on April 22nd, near Brighton Colorado in the County of Adams, there will be a coleadero or “steer-tailing” event where a charro, or cowboy, will ride horseback and force a running steer to the ground by aggressively jerking and twisting the animal’s tail, oftentimes breaking it and even amputating it in the process. Horses, as well, are hurt when colliding into the steer. Historically, many animals are left without veterinary care, suffering from painful wounds.
Please take action at once to ensure that these heinous activities are banned. It is greatly appreciated.
My friend I could not agree with you more!? it saddens me so much that perhaps such a disrespectful attitude and no longer seek to protect them from harm. It is below human kind to find it amusing to watch the suffering of an animal whom has done nothing to anyone and just wants to live in peace and yet these evil scum bags(wannabe) cowboys hurt and maim precious animals that is no heritage to be proud of?.
ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING COLORADO?! YOU CAN’T THINK OF ANY FORM OF ENTERTAINMENT OTHER THAT DISGUSTING NEANDRATHAL ANIMAL ABUSE?!!!!! WHERE ARE YOUR HEADS?! UP YOUR ASSES! … STEP UP ANIMAL ACTIVISTS AND STOP THIS SHIT!!!!!!!!
TYPICAL FUCKING NASTY ASS MEXICAN TRADITION … KILL THEM ALL AND BUILD THAT FUCKING WALL!!!!
Sick fucks. How about having an event where people can twist the penises off of sub human male? Afterwards, just let them bleed to death where they fall.
I LOVE the way you think. In fact, to participate in this disgusting hate-filled activity, your suggestion should be a LEGAL REQUIREMENT, overseen by law enforcement. Wonder how many of these big strong men(?) would be “manly” enough to get on their horses.
To the riders and people who participate in these cruel and barbaric acts on these animals- think how you would feel if this was done to you- It is NOT entertainment it is torture and must be stopped NOW!
Time to stop such acts of cruelty.
Time to grow up and show compassion for other life. Stop the cruel “coleadero” event!
I am beginning to really despise the human race.
I have no words. Ms. Melonakis, please stop this from taking place. This is cruel beyond belief. If you do not, you are just as guilty of animal cruelty as these cowboys. This “house of horrors” must be banned foreve. Shame!!!!!
Je propose que l’on fasse la même chose aux abrutis qui s’amusent à ce jeu imbécile.
This is purely sick and demented, not entertainment. How can people pay this? Shame on you Colorado for allowing this disgusting event!
STOP THIS NOW!!!
… do you really love animals ? GO VEGAN!
– There is not another way to save them –
Bloody cruel bastards! They should get a rope tied around their necks and get their heads ripped off!
As long as humans walk the earth, I’ll believe in MONSTERS. Only humans are so cruel to other animals and each other. How on earth can a human being do something so cruel to another living, breathing creature?
To all that participate in these barbaric act of cruelty- think how you would feel if this pain and torture was inflicted on you! PAIN and SUFFERING- stop it NOW!!
EVIL MANKIND!! Stop the horrid mistreatment of ALL ANIMALS!
How UNBELIEVABLE humans get their pleasure by injuring these
defenseless creatures STOP!! what is wrong with these men???????????
OMG!…Are you kidding me!! As I was looking to see what “disgusting foreign country” that this was happening in. Only,to be disgusted & appalled – that it’s actually occurring IN the United States!!
WOW! I can’t BELIEVE, that we Americans in 2017,literally condone this kind of barbaric activity! Especially, as a PUBLICIZED “sporting event”.
And, then it’s promoted, in the State of Colorado! As a public spectacle!! Since when, is torturing animals ok?? Let’s do something similar to those participating! I bet, they’d CHANGE their mind!
WOW! So, as a modern society… the people of Colorado, are then NO better than the Romans, in the Colosseum! HOW, UN-civilized is that!
I thought, we’re better than that, in the United States!! Well, I can boycott those actions with my “tourist $$”! So, I will NOT visit Colorado,& spend any tourist dollars… Especially, IF, they continue to promote items, like THIS!
ANIMAL CRUELTY, IN ANY FORM, IS NOT “OK”!
PLEASE, CANCEL this event, IMMEDIATELY!
OMG…………….SO DISGUSTING. THIS ABUSE AND CRUELTY IS BEYOND WORDS. WHAT HAS HAPPENED TO HUMANS TODAY THAT FEEL THAT TO BE CRUEL,VILE,EVIL IS OK AND ACCEPTED!
WELL, IT IS NOT OK AND COME ON PEOPLE BE CIVILIZED STOP THIS INSANITY NOW!!!
COLORADO THE WHOLE COUNTRY IS WATCHING AND IF THIS CONTINUES WE WILL BOYCOTT YOUR STATE UNTIL YOU CAN BE HUMANE AND COMPASSIONATE NOT ABUSIVE AND VERY CRUEL.