Guests can 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.
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Event Details
Class Additions & Substitutions: June 16, 2025 @ 4:00 PM - Class additions are only for horses who are already entered before the official closing date of June 6, 2025. No new horses may be added post June 6. Email the filled out class additions form to agriculture@calgarystampede.com
CLASS ADDITION FORM
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
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Prize Money Distribution
*Prize money awarded for classes with 4 and more entries shown. Prize money will not be awarded for any classes with less than 4 entries shown.
- AMHA Classes (paid per judge) - 1st $30, 2nd $25, 3rd $20, 4th $15
Gamblers Choice Class (Non AMHA) - $400 TAKES ALL!
Highest points earned from clear jumps determines the winner.
- Supreme Halter Horse - $375 (per judge)
The determination of Canadian National Champions and high point awards will be made by an accumulation of points earned from both judges in their respective divisions. In the event of a tie, the placings of the call judge will take priority. Canadian National Champions will be awarded in the following categories:
- Junior Halter Mares, Senior Halter Mares
- Junior Halter Stallions, Senior Halter Stallions
- Junior Halter Geldings, Senior Halter Geldings
- Stock Horse, Single Pleasure Driving Horse, Roadster Driving Horse, Country Pleasure Driving Horse, Classic Pleasure Driving, Supreme Halter Horse
Canadian National Halter Champions (Junior and Senior Champion Mares, Junior and Senior Champion Stallions, Junior and Senior Champion Geldings) will compete for the title of Canadian National Supreme Halter Horse. Flower garlands will be awarded to the Canadian Champions and the Supreme Halter Horse.
Ribbons will be awarded as per AMHA rules for placings under both judges.
Grand Champion Buckles awarded.
High Point Buckles for 7 & Under, Youth 8-12, Youth 13-18 and Amateur. Points calculated are based on each horse/handler combination. Handlers may exhibit more than one horse but points earned from showing multiple horses will not be combined.
High Point Individual Go Buckle – Open Performance Classes, each Horse/handler is in the ring alone while being judged. Eligible classes are: Open Halter Obstacle, Open Driving Obstacle, Open Versatility, Open Liberty, Open Hunter, Open Jumper, Open Gamblers Choice, Open Barrel Race, Open Stake Race
Jim Rodgers Youth Sportsmanship Award – Perpetual Trophy
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.