Calgary – With the Saddledome out of commission, the 2013 Stampede Team Cattle Penning Competition presented by Calfrac Well Services was held at the Okotoks Agricultural Society grounds on Wednesday, July 3rd and Thursday, July 4th. They might have competed in Okotoks, but the winners still got some glory as they were introduced to the Grandstand …
One of the Calgary Stampede’s true heritage competitions – the World Championship Six Horse Hitch Competition presented by Halliburton – has been around for quite a while. This year’s highlight of the 127-year old Heavy Horse Show was run under what might be called ‘heritage’ conditions. Early on Monday morning, just as the nine teams …
It was pure heavy horse love last night at the Calgary Stampede\’s Showcase Stir-up night. Adeline Halvorson’s original artwork, unveiled during the special invite night, depicts a beautiful and kind-eyed gentle giant. There have been few Calgary Stampede posters in the 101 year history of the Show as singular in theme. I thought Halvorson\’s vision …
The strength and resiliency of the City of Calgary shows in its determination to host Stampede 101.
The Calgary Stampede welcomes 4-H on Parade, presented by Cervus Equipment, Friday, May 31 to Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Stampede Park. With 47 clubs participating, the event is Canada’s largest 4-H gathering. 4-H on Parade is the crowning event of the year for members to display their projects and talents. Over the weekend there …
Procrastinators take note! There are exactly 10 days until Christmas Day. And that means, if you haven\’t started your shopping yet – you better get crackin\’! Luckily, My Stable Life is here to help with some last minute gift ideas. According to Canada Post, December 19 is the latest suggested mailing date for Xpressposting a …
Les Timmons was nicknamed Hollywood for his flair in the cutting arena. It seems he’s found an equine companion after his own heart. Timmons, an icon of the Canadian cutting scene, added another chapter to his already considerable legacy Saturday night at the Stampede Corral — posting a 222 aboard Sindicat to win Open Futurity, …
