Calgary Stampede Agriculture & Western Events manager Brett Warder stands beneath a covered area behind the rodeo infield that provides shade for horses and livestock on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Dr. Renaud Léguillette, with the university's veterinary school, specializes in equine health and performance, and works closely with chuckwagon horses during the Stampede.

The Calgary Stampede, an event that started more than 100 years ago, has grown into one of the world’s most popular rodeos and a reflection of Western Canada’s culture.