After another animal death at the Calgary Stampede — and ahead of Quebec’s Festival Western de St-Tite — it’s time to put such events to pasture.

At the rodeo, it is repeatedly emphasized that the bulls and bucking horses live a rather pampered life — attentive breeders, owners, veterinarians, and cowboys tend to their every need for what ...

Costly outriding penalties kept Croteau out of the Ponoka Stampede’s Tommy Dorchester Dash For Cash, and then again at last week’s Rangeland Derby Dash For Cash, where he was forced to settle for ...

I want to salute the horse,” said Sgt. Major Scott Williamson, riding master of the RCMP Musical Ride at the Calgary Stampede this year. “No horse, no Stampede. No horse, no RCMP. No horse, no Western ...

It was an historic day for Alberta’s Shelby Boisjoli-Meged on champion’s day at the 2025 Calgary Stampede rodeo. Heck … it was a significant Sunday for Albertans all around at ‘The Greatest Outdoor ...

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.

As the 2025 Calgary Stampede draws to a close, officials say it was met with enthusiasm and near-record attendance, despite safety concerns.

On Sunday, 121,704 people passed through the Calgary Stampede gates, bringing the total attendance to 1,470,288, — about 7,000 fewer than in 2024.

Chad Fike's team in the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races Saturday evening. Image: Sportsnet. A horse was euthanized due to an injury sustained in Saturday's chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede.

Chuckwagon racing pictured during the 2023 Calgary Stampede in Calgary. A horse was euthanized following a racing injury on Saturday, marking the first animal death reported at this year's event.

The Calgary Stampede is not the only rodeo which is incredibly limited, but has the biggest payout of any rodeo throughout the year. RodeoHouston is another.

Chad Fike's team in the Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races Saturday evening. Image: Sportsnet. A horse was euthanized due to an injury sustained in Saturday's chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede.