2018 Draft Horse Town
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Draft Horse Town pays homage to the mighty “draft horse” and the significant role it played in building Western Canada. Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons, and Shires, guided by the skill of Teamsters, helped build roads, hauled the dirt and rock from building sites, pulled wagons, carriages and firefighting equipment, and plowed the fields for planting crops.
Draft Horse Town is an engaging venue that offers Stampede visitors a glimpse of living history, plenty of hands-on activity and exhibits, and an opportunity to experience the "gentle giants" in action.
Teamsters and exhibitors introduce you to their horses, and show you how they prepare their teams for work, shows and pulling competitions. See blacksmiths work their magic with hot steel right before your eyes while wheelwrights demonstrate their craft –making wheels for the wagons and carriages.
Following each show, these equine "stars" will be in Draft Horse Town posing for photos and meeting their adoring fans. Come get nose-to-nose with the largest horses you'll find at this year's Stampede.
Draft Horse Town is located in the Agriculture Zone, down Country Lane.
Event Dates and Location
| Event Dates: | July 6–15, 2018 |
| Location: | Country Lane |
Committee
Brad Lorne (Chair), Tonalee Andrews (Vice Chair), Tara Israelson (2nd Vice-Chair), Garry Holbrook (Director Liason), Susan Peterson (Agriculture Program Coordinator), Carol Engstrom (Sub-Chair), Kari Griffith (Sub-Chair), Tim Lane (Sub-Chair), Jamie Salomons (Sub-Chair), Brad Andrews, Terry Bailey, Sandie Caywood, Marcel Dubois, Edward Engstrom, David Farran, Peggy Kopjar, Kevin Maloney, Michelle Morrison, Dave Pokrandt, Jack Reed, Doug Sauter, Tyler Skrabek, Rick Stelmachuk, Shane Warner, Kimberly Warner