http://www.the7msnranch.com/2012/06/dear-van-horn-chamber-of-commerce-how.html?utm_source=BP_recent
There is also a petition circulating and word of this could generate a great deal of support.
http://www.change.org/petitions/van-horn-texas-chamber-of-commerce-donkey-roping-must-be-stopped#
Won't you please consider contacting officials to stop this event?
DOnkeys who are used for roping in this manner are often not only physically scarred but are mentally scarred for life. It's been discussed in-depth on many of the Yahoo groups. Direct evidence can be given by people who have rescued these donkeys. Please take a moment of your time.
The American Donkey & Mule Society