Heavy Horse Show | Calgary Stampede July 4-13, 2025

2025 Schedule

July 2nd, 2025 - Horses may start moving into the barns (No early arrivals prior to July 2).
July 3rd, 2025 - All horses must be moved into barns by 11 a.m.
July 4th, 2025
July 5th, 2025
July 6th, 2025
July 7th, 2025

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The majestic heavy horses have been showing at the Calgary Stampede for over 130 years – ever since the inception of the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth in 1886. Not only is it the longest running agricultural competition on Park, it is also the oldest heavy horse show in North America.

Proudly presented by the Calgary Stampede Horse Show Committee.

Event Runs: July 3 - July 7, 2025

Nutrien Western Events Centre & Northern Lights Arena

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Event Details

Entries Information

Entries Open: May 1 @ 9:00 AM

Entries Close: May 31 @ 4:00 PM

Substitutions: June 14 @ 4:00 PM

The Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show “All Breeds classes", including driving, riding and costume classes, are open to these Heavy Horse Breeds only (based on the Heavy Horse Show halter class divisions we currently offer): Percheron, Clydesdale, Belgian and Shire. Any breeds attempting to enter, who are outside of these specific four, will require approval by the Calgary Stampede. (2024 Heavy Horse Show Rules, Rule 34.)

NO HORSES MAY MOVE-IN BEFORE JULY 3, 2024

2024 Judges:

Aaron Frietag
Alan Frietag
Andy Frietag

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Schedule

Rules

Results

2024 Prize Money

Class List

International Exhibitors & Competitors

Anyone entering Canada must have a valid Passport.

Please note - Contestants are required to be aware of, and follow, all current Canadian government health guidelines, including vaccination and border requirements at the time of crossing. More information can be found here.

Non-residents of Canada will be subject to a 15% withholding tax on all prize monies awarded as required by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). Non-residents of Canada may apply to the CRA to have the 15% withholding tax returned. To file a claim with the CRA, complete and submit the following information:

Non Resident Tax Form

Transportation Of Animals & Importing Livestock

If transporting animals into Canada, you must ensure all requirements are met to bring animals into Canada for competition.
Please reference our Health Regulations page for detailed information on transporting animals within Alberta and importing horses to Canada. If you have any questions, please contact our Entries Office at (403)261-9159.

Biosecurity Protocols
We take the health and safety of your animals very seriously at the Calgary Stampede. As such, for 2024, a mandatory submission of a Biosecurity Form for all exhibitors is required.