Vowing not to leave until Friday night’s GMC Rangeland Derby is cancelled, two animal rights activists have locked themselves to the inside rail of the track at the Calgary Stampede.



According to the Vancouver Animal Defense League’s Facebook page, two female activists chained themselves to the rail 15 minutes before the races were set to begin.



The activists are holding signs that say “Blood Sport” and “No more dead horses,” and efforts are reportedly underway to have them removed.



An announcement at the grounds informed spectators that the chuckwagon races are delayed due to technical difficulties.



More to come.



