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.

SW the Lion King Looks to Continue Winning Streak in Unclassified Stakes

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 25 2025 - Orphaned at just nine days old and a tornado survivor, SW THE LION KING roars into the final of the $31,050 Unclassified Stakes at Ajax Downs on June 25 as one of the favourites. A field of 10 Quarter Horses will race 330 yards in the Unclassified, which was introduced to the Ajax Downs stakes schedule two years ago for horses just below the top stakes category.

Brian Bell Rides 800th Winner on Father's Day

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 15, 2025 - Father's Day at Ajax Downs had a little bit of everything for the large crowd that crammed the track for an eight-race card on a warm, early summer afternoon. The highlight of the day was jockey BRIAN BELL's 800th career victory which came in the last race of the day aboard the stakes winning stallion MARYLAND MAGIC, owned by Milena Kwiecien and trained by Jason Pascoe.

Father's Day Fun at Ajax Downs, plus Had to Be Ivory in the Norman Picov Maturity

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AJAX DOWNS, FRIDAY JUNE 13, 2025 - Ajax Downs' first special Sunday of Quarter Horse racing is Father's Day, June 15, with prizes, giveaways and pizza, an exciting eight-race card and Canada's winningest Quarter Horse jockey BRIAN BELL on his quest for 800 winning rides. First race post time this Sunday is 12:55 p.m. and the forecast is for a picture-perfect early summer afternoon.

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.

Another Fabulous Run, Bell at 799

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 12, 2025 - There seems to be no stopping the fast filly HAD TO BE FABULOUS as Carol and Jaime Robertson's 3-year-old coasted to her sixth consecutive win at Ajax Downs on June 11, taking the fastest of two Trials for the $55,000 Ontario Bred Derby.

Lauren Nicholson the Bridesmaid No More, Taking Her First CCI4*-L Win at the MARS Bromont CCI

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BROMONT, QC - June 8, 2025 - Lauren Nicholson, as she puts it, has “been the bridesmaid” more times than she can count at the CCI4*L level, but despite her tenure in the sport, she’s never caught the win before.

Group Announces Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study

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An industry steering committee of Ontario horse people is leading a project to conduct a comprehensive economic impact study of the vast and diverse Ontario equine agricultural sector. Financial support has been received from the government of Ontario through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA). Econometric Research Limited and Harry Cummings and Associates Inc. have been jointly retained to conduct the assessment.

Ontario Bred Derby Trials and Bell Two Wins Away from 800

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AJAX DOWNS, JUNE 10, 2025 - Ajax Downs kicks off an exciting week with two days of Quarter Horse racing on Wednesday, June 11 followed by a special Father's Day event on Sunday, June 15.

Australia Sits One-Two in MARS Bromont CCI4*-L Following Saturday's Cross Country Phase

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BROMONT, QC - June 7, 2025 - It was Australian rider Ema Klugman’s day to shine at the MARS Bromont CCI, taking over the top two spots on the podium following cross-country in the CCI4*-L.

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

SW the Lion King Looks to Continue Winning Streak in Unclassified Stakes

Brian Bell Rides 800th Winner on Father's Day

Father's Day Fun at Ajax Downs, plus Had to Be Ivory in the Norman Picov Maturity

Calgary Stampede Lineup Locked

Another Fabulous Run, Bell at 799

Lauren Nicholson the Bridesmaid No More, Taking Her First CCI4*-L Win at the MARS Bromont CCI

Group Announces Ontario Equine Agricultural Economic Impact Study

Ontario Bred Derby Trials and Bell Two Wins Away from 800

Australia Sits One-Two in MARS Bromont CCI4*-L Following Saturday's Cross Country Phase

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