Heavy Horse Show

• Heavy Horse Show Results - Thursday, July 7 and Friday, July 8

• Heavy Horse Show Results - Saturday, July 9

• Heavy Horse Show Results - Sunday, July 10 - Youth Decorating & Showmanship

• Heavy Horse Show Results - Sunday, July 10 - Supreme, Best of Show, World Champion Six Horse Hitch

Entries are now closed.

Entries open ~ May 3, 2022
Entries close~ May 30, 2022

Class List - Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show Class List

All entries must be completed online and submitted through our online system. Entries will NOT be accepted over the phone, by email or by fax. If you require assistance with online entries please contact our entries office at 403-261-0336 or agriculture@calgarystampede.com and we will be happy to assist you.

2022 Heavy Horse Show Judges

Belgian Judge – Randy Robertson of Douro-Drummer, Ontario
Clydesdale/Shire Judge – Ron Wismer of Amhertsburg, Ontario
Percheron Judge – Ryan Black of Fergus, Ontario

2022 Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show

Special attention is called to the following Calgary Stampede rules and regulations for all equine competitions:

1. Calgary Stampede Agriculture General Rules

2. Health Regulations

3. IAFE Code of Ethics

4. Animal Care Codes of Practice

5. Calgary Stampede Equine Therapeutic Medication Rules

Registration Papers:

• All horses with the exception of foals and grade horses must be accompanied by registration papers.

• Copies of registration papers must be uploaded with entry.

THE ORIGINAL REGISTRATION PAPER OR A NOTARIZED COPY MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR PEDIGREE CHECKING. See Rule #6

*NOTE: Hitches must enter and show in the appropriate divisional six-horse hitch class to be eligible for entry in the World Championship Six Horse Hitch class.

NASHHCS rule – for those who do not hold a current NASHHCS membership, a show pass of $25USD must be purchased to be eligible to show in the Six Horse Hitch classes.

Stalls must be ordered with the class entries. All stalling will be subject to available space. All Heavy Horse Show Stalling will be in the Agriculture Barn. Shavings will be provided. Tack stalls will be given last priority. Refunds will be issued for any paid stalls that cannot be accommodated.

Due to space limitations, the committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries to the show. The selection committee's decision is final.

General Rules:

1. Animals shall be presented to show events free of volatile drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes regulation and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statues, regulations and rules affect the animal's performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other samples taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on Stampede Park, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by the Official Stampede Veterinarian or Accredited Veterinarian.

2. Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour, conformation, appearance. Except external applications of substance to the hoofs of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.

3. The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.

4. Heavy Horse exhibitors are responsible to carry their own liability insurance (see Liability - General Rules).

5. The age of horses shall date from January 1 of the year in which they are foaled. No stallion, two years of age or older, may be exhibited unless he has two testicles down and showing. Stallions may be examined by the Official Stampede Veterinarian or an Accredited Veterinarian at the discretion of the Heavy Horse Show Sub-Committee.

6. All horses must be owned by and registered as a purebred in the name of the exhibitor, or accompanied by a lease registered in the name of the exhibitor. A copy of the registration papers must be uploaded with entry. The original registration paper(s) or an original notarized copy must be presented during pedigree checks to be eligible to show.
   

   Note: Copies that are not notarized will not be accepted.

   **Shire yearling, and two year old stallions require a Certificate of Notification to comply with these requirements.  Grade B Shire mares will be accepted in Shire Breeding classes with notarized registration and compliance with SHS, and ASHA rules.

7. No registered female can be shown as a grade mare.

8. Brood Mare – The exhibitor is required to show a mare visibly nursing a current year foal or provide the registration paper for its current year's foal.

9. All foals must be exhibited on the halter. Mares may accompany foals into the ring if desired by the exhibitor.

10. Get of One Sire – Three animals, any age, the get of one sire. The registered name and number of the sire must appear on the entry form at the time of entry. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate single section. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor and registered as a purebred in the exhibitor's name. Multiple entries are accepted. Registered Geldings are eligible.

11. Progeny of One Dam – Two animals of any age, the progeny of one dam. The registered name and number of the dam must appear on the entry form at the time of entry. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate single section. Both animals must be owned by the exhibitor and registered as a purebred in the exhibitor's name. Multiple entries accepted. Registered Geldings are eligible.

12. Breeders Group (stallion & three mares) – Each animal must be owned by the exhibitor and registered in the exhibitor's name. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate single section. Only one entry per exhibitor permitted.

13. Cross entries between Registered Mare Hitch classes and Open Hitch classes will NOT be permitted.

14. World Six Horse Hitch – In order to be eligible to compete in the World Six Horse Hitch Class you must have competed in either the Friday night All Breed Six Horse or Saturday night All Breed Six Horse Hitch class.

15. Ladies Cart –Drivers must be 18 years or older as of show day.

16. Men’s Cart – Drivers must be 18 years or older as of show day.

17. No driver cross entries may be made between the Men’s cart class and a Youth cart class.

18. No driver cross entries may be made between Ladies team/cart classes with Youth team/cart classes.

19. Youth Halter Classes – Junior ages 9 – 11, Intermediate ages 12-14, and Senior 15-21, as of January 1st of the current show year.

20. Youth Driving Classes – Junior ages 9 – 14, and Senior 15-21, as of January 1st of the current show year. 

21. Youth Driving Classes – The driver in a Junior team or cart class (9-14 years old), must be accompanied by an adult. The driver in the Senior team or cart class (15-21 years old), has the option of being accompanied by an adult. Any attendant must be correctly attired for the class in question.

22. The Heavy Horse Show Sub-Committee reserves the right to ask for proof of age of the exhibitor at any time.

23. No stallion may be shown in any youth class.

24. Judging - Exhibitors must ascertain at what time judging will take place; and no complaint or appeal based upon the statement that the judges have overlooked exhibits, will be considered by the Calgary Stampede.

25. An exhibitor lodging a protest must submit it in writing to the Agriculture Administration Department before 10:00 a.m. the day following the cause of protest, and a receipt must be obtained. A protest must state plainly the cause of complaint or appeal and must be accompanied by a deposit of $500 which shall be forfeited to the Stampede, if the said protest is unsuccessful.

26. Time of Showing - The Heavy Horse Show schedule will be published on the official CS Heavy Horse Show website. Exhibitors are required to act accordingly. Any animals not presented in the ring at the time the class is called, will be barred from showing in that class. Courtesy barn runners may be present but are not responsible for exhibitors to be on time for classes. There will be no gate holds. Please reference the class schedule when determining your entries to ensure you have no conflicts with times and are able to make the classes you entered.

27. The use of long whips (3 feet or longer), by exhibitors in the show ring during the halter classes or in the marshalling area is prohibited. The Official Ringperson may make use of a long whip.

28. The costume class is a jackpot payout. All costumes must be safe and the Heavy Horse Committee reserves the right to dismiss or refuse any entry it considers unsafe.

29. It is the tradition of the show ring that an exhibitor be correctly attired for the class in question, that attendants be neatly dressed and horses properly presented. The Calgary Stampede and Heavy Horse Show Sub-Committee may at its discretion bar any entry or person from entering the show ring if not suitably presented to appear before an audience. No Work Clothes will be allowed in the show ring.

30. Please indicate stable requirements on the entry form. Every effort will be made to comply with all reasonable requests.  Stall fees must be paid in full with the entry. Due to animal care code practices, please indicate how many horses you are bringing to the show.

31. Exhibitors cancelling their entries shall forfeit their entry fee, except when a certificate of disability is issued by a qualified veterinarian or medical doctor.

    A completed scratch form and Certificate of Disability must be received at the Agriculture Entries Office by June 24, 2022 in order to receive the entry fee refund.

32. The release of any Heavy Horses from the Agriculture Building must be approved and pre-arranged with the Heavy Horse Show Barn Boss.

33. The Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Sub-Committee and Stampede Officials shall in their sole and unfettered discretion have the right at any time to add, delete, modify, waive or interpret a Rule or Rules in order to clarify or address a circumstance or action not previously outlined or contemplated in the existing Heavy Horse Show Rules or as Stampede Officials may deem appropriate for the betterment of the competition in their sole and unfettered discretion.

World Championship Six Horse Hitch Class- *NASHHCS Points Class
World Champion - $15,000
Reserve World Champion - $10,000
3rd- $8,000
4th- $6,000
5th- $4,000
6th- last final placing - $3,000

Breed Supreme Champions & Best of Show
Breed Supreme Champion(Awarded to each Breed Supreme Champion) - $ 100
Best of Show - $600

Prize Money Distribution

• Youth Cart and Youth Team Classes ~ 1st $100, 2nd $75, 3rd $50, 4th $40, 5th $30, 6th-8th $25

• Youth Showmanship/Decorating ~ 1st $40, 2nd $30

• Costume Class ~ Jackpot Payout – 1st = 40%, 2nd = 30%, 3rd=20%, 4th=10%. *A minimum of 4 entries is required to payout for this class. The class may be cancelled at the discretion of the Committee and entry fees will be refunded.

• Line / Halter Classes ~ 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $75, 4th $50, 5th $40, 6th$30, 7th-8th $25

• Gelding/Grade Mare ~ 1st $150, 2nd $100, 3rd $75, 4th $50, 5th $40, 6th$30, 7th-8th $25

• Cart (Men’s, All Breeds Classes) ~ 1st $250, 2nd $200, 3rd $150, 4th $100, 5th $75, 6th-10th $50

• Ladies All Breeds Cart ~ 1st $450, 2nd $300, 3rd $225, 4th $150, 5th $120, 6th $90, 7th-8th $75 and 9th-20th $50

• All Breeds Teams Classes (A/B) ~1st $250, 2nd $200, 3rd $150, 4th $100, 5th $75, 6th-10th $50

• Supreme Team ~ $1,000

• All Breeds Unicorn Hitch (A/B) ~ 1st $350, 2nd $300, 3rd $250, 4th-8th $200

• All Breeds Four Horse Hitch (A/B) ~ 1st $600, 2nd $500, 3rd $400, 4th $350, 5th -8th $300

• *All Breeds Six Horse Hitch (Friday “A”/Saturday “B”) ~ 1st $1,750, 2nd $1,500, 3rd $1,000, 4th $800, 5th-8th $600 (*Money for 4th-8th updated May 26, 2022)
  *NASHHCS points and $5,000 purse for both Friday & Saturday 6-Horse Classes. Payout scale may be subject to change based on number of entries showing.

Special Awards
Awards may be shipped to winning competitors post Stampede

Youth Aggregate Award ~ presented to overall high point youth exhibitor
Best of Show ~ presented by the James/Ferguson Family
Premier Breeder Award ~ In memory of John Walker presented by The Walker Family & Barb Stephenson
Grand Champion Clydesdale Junior Mare ~ In memory of Dennis Gordeyko ~ special $500 cheque presentation presented by Bernice Gordeyko and family
Percheron Junior Champion Mare - Dwight Ellis Memorial, Alberta Percheron Club

Special Clydesdale Ribbon Presentations ~ presented by Canadian Clydesdale Association
Canadian Bred Clydesdale Champion & Reserve Champion Mare
Clydesdale Grand Champion Mare
Clydesdale Grand Champion Stallion