The Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Competition showcases elite cutting horses from around the world and offers spectators an opportunity to cheer on the horses and riders as they compete.
In a cutting competition, each horse and rider is faced with a herd of cattle and two and a half minutes on the clock. Working together they must select a single cow to move out of or ‘cut’ from the herd. Once the cow has been selected and removed from the herd the rider drops their reins, saying to the horse - take it from here! The pair must then demonstrate their ability to keep the cow from returning to the herd. The horse uses great strength and agility as it mimics the movements of the cow, always staying one hoof ahead. Once the cow has lost interest and looks away, the team may re-enter the herd for a fresh cow to cut.
Years of careful training are invested into each cutting horse. Their natural instincts to herd cattle, or what we like to call “cow sense”, are fine-tuned to allow them to become true athletes of the arena and the stars of our show.
Proudly presented by the Calgary Stampede Western Performance Horse Committee.
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July 2 is "Sneak a Peek" with the gates officially opening at 5:00 pm. Only those guests with official accreditation purchased by a competitor will be allowed entrance to the Park prior to 5:00 pm. A video livestream will be available starting at 2:00 pm.
NOTE: REVISED SCHEDULE
Thursday, July 2 - 2:00 pm
Open
Non Pro
Unlimited Amateur
$75K Amateur
Friday, July 3 - 11:00 am
$75K Amateur
Unlimited Amateur
Non Pro
Open
Youth (Bill Collins Scholarship)
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Event Details
JUDGES:
Gerry Hansma, Granum, AB
Ryder Carpenter, Weatherford, TX
Brian Kelly, Russell, ON