Heavy Horse Show

Entries Open: May 1, 2025 @ 9:00 AM

Entries Close: June 6, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Substitutions: June 16, 2025 @ 4:00 PM

Accreditation Form

Exhibitor Form

Biosecurity Form

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. (Heavy Horse Show Rules, Rule 34.)

Scratches & Substitutions: Please submit a copy of the completed applicable form to our Entries Office at agriculture@calgarystampede.com
•ENTRY SCRATCH FORM
•ENTRY SUBSTITUTION FORM

NO HORSES MAY MOVE-IN BEFORE JULY 2, 2025

2025 Judges:

- Delmar Beechy

- Don Langille

- Jonathan Cush

Purchase photos

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 2025, a mandatory submission of a Biosecurity Form for all exhibitors is required.