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** April 21, 2025
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** DEAR FRIENDS,
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Saturday’s steer tailing event in Rochelle, Il was disastrous. We are still pouring over all the footage we got, but we unfortunately saw the brutality first hand.

At least two different steers had a back leg badly broken. At least two other steers were lamed. One horse had an open wound on its side from sharpened spurs. Three steers were degloved (a severe injury where the skin and underlying tissues are ripped away from the muscles, connective tissue, or bone underneath). And we noticed several steers with bleeding horns, indicating that they had had their horns trimmed, but were not given appropriate time to heal.

As we have been reviewing the video, we have been able to count one steer being run 16 times. Once is too many times, but 16 is unbelievable.

We called the Rochelle Police, but they would not respond due to this location being “out of their jurisdiction”. However, when there was a medical emergency for someone at the event, of course then the police were able to show up.

Rear Left Leg Broken

Man Kicking Steer with Broken Leg because it cannot move

It's deeply frustrating that we’re still fighting the same battles in the same places year after year. However, we are starting to see some progress—these events are happening less frequently, and some counties are beginning to take action. Now, we need the State to step up. These events aren’t limited to just a few areas—they’re happening across the state and the country. But until we can fully address the issues in the current locations, we can’t take on more.

We will keep advocating for the animals affected by these events. Countless animals have already suffered, and many more will continue to be injured or killed until these events are permanently shut down. We will keep doing our part, but it’s time for counties and the state to fulfill their responsibilities.

A second steer with a broken rear right leg.
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