From Draft Horses to Stock Dogs: 2025 Calgary Stampede Events You Don’t Want to Miss

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Calgary — From thunderous hooves to four-legged finesse, Western events at Stampede 2025 offer an unforgettable blend of horsepower, heritage and family-friendly fun — and every event is free with admission to Stampede Park. Many of the action-packed competitions and showcases take place in the air-conditioned Nutrien Western Event Centre, making it the perfect place to relax, recharge and be thoroughly entertained.

Calgary Stampede Lineup Locked

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Calgary — The roster is set and the stage is ready. With the final four Barrel Racers confirmed following the conclusion of the 2025 Calgary Stampede Barrel Racing Qualifiers on June 11, the full slate of 210 elite rodeo athletes who will compete in the iconic Calgary Stampede Rodeo, running July 4–13, at GMC Stadium, has been finalized.

If it takes 10,000 hours of practice, how can we get enough practice in the show pen!

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June 6 – 8 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds will be our first of our two shows – the Steel City Spin and August 15 – 17 the Steel City Slide will be the second! But where exactly did the name come from?

Steel City Shows at Ancaster – where did the name come from?

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June 6 – 8 at the Ancaster Fairgrounds will be our first of our two shows – the Steel City Spin and August 15 – 17 the Steel City Slide will be the second! But where exactly did the name come from?

Let’s Go Calgary! Shania Twain named Stampede 2025 Parade Marshal

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Calgary — With only 100 days until the official kick-off of The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth, the Calgary Stampede is honoured to announce that Canadian-born country music superstar Shania Twain will lead the 2025 Stampede Parade presented by Suncor.

The Art of Partnership: How Humans and Horses Collaborate in Reining

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There are times when Jen and I can’t find a great idea to write about for our column, and for this edition we truly were both stumped. Maybe the ever-lasting cold got to our brains and froze out the creativity or perhaps the view towards Summer was obscured by the snow drifts. Either way, we couldn’t come up with anything remotely interesting, to us anyway!

Synergy in partnerships

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When you think about partnerships you may consider your own romantic partner; you may also think about a very good friend, or a business partner.

Pro And Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 29 - 2025 Show Plans and Strategies – Time For Goal Setting

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All the planning we do for our shows comes down to the execution – and for our 7th show, everything came together so well, maybe 7th time is a charm!

A Legacy in Motion: 2025 Calgary Stampede Poster Revealed

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November 6, 2024 Calgary — The Calgary Stampede proudly unveiled the 2025 Stampede Poster artwork, showcasing the exceptional talent of 22-year-old Calgarian Elora Kiddle.

Introducing the 2025 Calgary Stampede Princess – Pacey Strangling Wolf!

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Calgary — Following an incredible competition showcasing cultural knowledge, traditional dance, and public speaking abilities, the Calgary Stampede is pleased to introduce Pacey Strangling Wolf as the 2025 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess.

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From Draft Horses to Stock Dogs: 2025 Calgary Stampede Events You Don’t Want to Miss

Calgary Stampede Lineup Locked

If it takes 10,000 hours of practice, how can we get enough practice in the show pen!

Steel City Shows at Ancaster – where did the name come from?

Let’s Go Calgary! Shania Twain named Stampede 2025 Parade Marshal

The Art of Partnership: How Humans and Horses Collaborate in Reining

Synergy in partnerships

Pro And Non-Pro Reiner Article Series 29 - 2025 Show Plans and Strategies – Time For Goal Setting

A Legacy in Motion: 2025 Calgary Stampede Poster Revealed

Introducing the 2025 Calgary Stampede Princess – Pacey Strangling Wolf!

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