Re “Horse’s death at Petco Park rodeo sparks Humane Society investigation” (Feb. 3): The San Diego Rodeo Alliance’s Jed Pugsley calling the death of an innocent 16-year-old horse “an

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.

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.

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