I announced rodeos in the late 80s and 90s, and can certify what you said.
Rodeo stock are the assets of the stock contractor's business. He will not tolerate abuse of his assets. Injuries to animals used in rodeo are few; rough stock used in bucking events work an average of 2 minutes a year for year-round care. Bulls, especially, with their thick skins, are almost never injured.
Rodeo is the oldest sport in America and provides clean, wholesome entertainment. Let's keep it goin'.
I was interviewed today about it so there may be some uproar in St. Pete about it; I am hoping some St. Petersburg, FL folks see this post and write their councilman about making rodeo legal and that others write about keeping rodeo legal.