2023 Miniature Horse Show

The popular Canadian National Miniature Horse Show is back and better than ever at Calgary Stampede 2023 and celebrating our 42nd anniversary showing at the Calgary Stampede this year!

The 2023 show will be in both the Nutrien Western Events Centre and Northern Lights Arena where guests may see the very best beautiful miniature horses in action as they compete in a wide array of classes including halter, driving, jumping and obstacle competitions.

Proudly presented by the Calgary Stampede Horse Show Committee

For more information, please contact Larissa Ziebart, Agriculture Programming Manager email: lziebart@calgarystampede.com

Event Runs: July 14 - July 16, 2023

Nutrien Western Events Centre & Northern Lights Arena

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Event Details

Entries Information

Entries open: May 2, 2023

Entries close: May 31, 2023

To submit your entries please visit: https://calgarytenday.fairwire.com/

If you require assistance with your entries please contact our entries office at (403) 261-0372 or email agriculture@calgarystampede.com.

Class additions will be accepted until June 14, 2023 @ 11:59PM (MST)
Registration papers will be checked before the show and need to be uploaded with entry.
If applicable Amateur & Youth cards need to be uploaded with entry.
If entered in the liberty class, music must be submitted to agriculture@calgarystampede.com

Entry Fees:

$30 per entry, per class (this covers two judges/shows)
AMHA fee of $5.50 per horse
Stall Fees - $60 per 10x10 stall. Max 2 horse per. Tack/feed stalls (10’x10’) will be given
last priority. Refunds issued for paid stalls that cannot be accommodated.
FREE YOUTH SHOWMANSHIP & COSTUME CLASSES - There is no entry fee or prize
money for these classes. *Please refer to the Calgary Stampede Horse Show Committee
Costume Class Guidelines.

Premium Booklet

Parking Form RV Form Animal Biosecurity Form Accreditation

Schedule

Thursday, July 13, 2023
Stampede Park – Agriculture Barns, Alleys 8-11
Move In: Prior to 10 a.m. Agriculture Barns – entry onto Stampede Park via Nat Christie Gates – 650, 25th Avenue SE, Calgary, Alberta.
Measuring: Thursday, July 13, 2023 – 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Agriculture Barns. Hardship measurement will also be available from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m. on Thursday, July 13, 2023. Forms at Show Office.

Friday, July 14, 2023 - 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
Northern Lights Arena - Classes 1-35

Friday, July 14, 2023 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Northern Lights Arena – Classes 36-42

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Northern Lights Arena – Classes 43-55

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Nutrien Western Event Centre – Classes 56-69

Saturday, July 15, 2023 - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Northern Lights Arena – Classes 70-74

Sunday, July 16, 2023 - 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Northern Lights Arena – Classes 75-100
Move Out: Sunday, July 16, after 9 p.m. Agriculture Barns

Rules

Judges

Premiums & Awards

Results

International Competitors & Exhibitors

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:

Canada Revenue Agency Non -Withholding Tax Return Information

Transportation Of Animals

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. If you have any questions, please contact our Entries Office at (403)261-0372.