Humane Society and animal rights activists are pushing city officials to ban rodeos or restrict how animals can be treated at them.

The 16-year-old bucking male horse died shortly after competing in a saddle bronc event on Jan. 11, according to a report from Dr. Tim Eastman, the attending veterinarian at the rodeo. While the horse showed “no indication of illness or distress during the competition,

The San Diego Humane Society's law enforcement team is investigating the death of a bucking horse on the second day of the Petco Park rodeo last month for potential criminal negligence or intent.

The San Diego Humane Society is investigating the death of a horse that took part in last month’s rodeo at Petco Park, officials said Monday.