The Fast and Furious actress said she “almost had a heart attack” at her daughter’s performance in the rodeo event, a horse or bull riding event popular in many Western countries, including the US and Australia – where Elsa and Chris Hemsworth’s family live.

Animal rights group PETA also condemned the Hemsworths for their actions. PETA senior adviser Mimi Bekhechi told News.com.au : “Anyone who cares about animals should stay away from this painful scene. Rodeo participants use electric prods, harnesses to injure, terrorize and provoke animals trying to escape for their lives. Young animals are chased and thrown down brutally. Gentle bulls and horses often suffer broken bones, punctured lungs, broken necks or torn muscles. Rodeo is animal cruelty.”

Meanwhile, others praised the Thor star’s 𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘭𝘥ren for their courage and strength: “She’s a little legend!”, “They did well. I would let my kids do the same thing at that age, they would love it”… One fan defended the sport: “The animals are not hurt. The cattle and horses are well cared for. They just gore to chase people down. These are young bulls and the kids are having fun, wearing protective gear. I like how the Hemsworths let their kids have a normal life.”