2018 Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show
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DID YOU HEAR THE BIG NEWS?
The Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show is now seven BIG days of fun!
July 5 – 11, 2018
2018 brings a bigger and better Heavy Horse Show to the Calgary Stampede!
This year the show will grow to seven days, taking place Thursday, July 5 to Wednesday, July 11. The majesty of the Heavy Horses will be on display in the specially designed Nutrien Western Event Centre as well as the Northern Lights Arena.
A crowd favourite, the World Six will now take place Tuesday, July 10 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
In between shows, Stampede guests are invited to visit the big beauties as they relax in box stalls in the Agriculture Barn.
Event Dates and Location
| Event Dates: | July 5–11, 2018 |
| Move in Date: | July 4, 2018 7:00 AM |
| Release Date: | July 11, 2018 10:00 PM |
| Substitution Date: | June 29, 2018 3:00 PM |
| Entry Closing Date: | June 8, 2018 5:00 PM |
| Location: | Nutrien Western Event Centre and Northern Lights Arena |
Schedule
Schedule Subject to Change - Updated April 6, 2018
- All horses must be in the barn by Thursday, July 5 at 11:00 a.m.
- An exhibitor meeting will be held on Thursday, July 5 at 2:00 p.m. - Location International Room, Agriculture Building.
Thursday, July 5, 2018 - 5:00pm-8:30pm - NLA (2 rings, classes #1 and #17 will start at 5pm)
1. Belgian Gelding or Grade Mare, 3 & under
2 . Belgian Gelding or Grade Mare, 4 & over
3. Belgian Gelding or Grade Mare, Champion & Reserve
4. Percheron Gelding or Grade Mare, 3 & under
5. Percheron Gelding or Grade Mare, 4 & over
6. Percheron Gelding or Grade Mare, Champion & Reserve
7. Belgian Stallion Foal of current year
8. Belgian Stallion, 1 year old
9. Belgian Stallion, 2 years old
10. Belgian Stallion, 3 years old or older
11. Belgian Stallion, Champion & Reserve
12. Percheron Stallion Foal of current year
13. Percheron Stallion, 1 year old
14. Percheron Stallion, 2 years old
15. Percheron Stallion, 3 years old or older
16. Percheron Stallion, Champion & Reserve
17. Shire Gelding or Grade Mare, 3 & under
18. Shire Gelding or Grade Mare, 4 & over
19. Shire Gelding or Grade Mare, Champion & Reserve
20. Clydesdale Gelding or Grade Mare, 3 & under
21. Clydesdale Gelding or Grade Mare, 4 & over
22. Clydesdale Gelding or Grade Mare, Champion & Reserve
23. Shire Stallion Foal of current year
24. Shire Stallion, 1 year old
25. Shire Stallion, 2 years old
26. Shire Stallion, 3 years old or older
27. Shire Stallion, Champion & Reserve
28. Clydesdale Stallion Foal of current year
29. Clydesdale Stallion, 1 year old
30. Clydesdale Stallion, 2 years old
31. Clydesdale Stallion, 3 years old or older
32. Clydesdale Stallion, Champion & Reserve
Friday, July 6, 2018 - 4:30pm-6:30pm - NWEC
33. All Breeds Youth Cart (15-21yrs)
34. All Breeds Open Costume Class
35. Percheron Ladies Cart
36. Clyde/Shire Four
37. Belgian Six
38. Percheron Unicorn
39. All Breeds Registered Mare Six
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 11:00am-12:30pm - NLA (2 rings, classes #40 and #52 will start at 11am)
40. Belgian Filly Foal of current year
41. Belgian Filly, 1 year old
42. Belgian Filly, 2 years old
43. Belgian Junior Mare, Champion & Reserve
44. Belgian Mare, 3 years old
45. Belgian Yeld Mare, 4 or older
46. Belgian Brood Mare
47. Belgian Senior Mare, Champion & Reserve
48. Belgian Mare, Champion & Reserve
49. Belgian Get of One Sire, three animals - multiple entries
50. Belgian Progeny of One Dam, two animals - multiple entries
51. Belgian Breeders Group - maximum of one entry per exhibitor
52. Shire Filly Foal of current year
53. Shire Filly, 1 year old
54. Shire Filly, 2 years old
55. Shire Junior Mare, Champion & Reserve
56. Shire Mare, 3 years old
57. Shire Yeld Mare, 4 or older
58. Shire Brood Mare
59. Shire Senior Mare, Champion & Reserve
60. Shire Mare, Champion & Reserve
61. Shire Get of One Sire, three animals - multiple entries
62. Shire Progeny of One Dam, two animals - multiple entries
63. Shire Breeders Group - maximum of one entry per exhibitor
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 1:30pm-3:00pm - NWEC
64. Clyde/Shire Team
65. Belgian Ladies Cart
66. Percheron Team
67. All Breeds Registered Mare Four
68. Belgian Unicorn
Saturday, July 7, 2018 - 7:00pm-9:00pm - NWEC
69. All Breeds Registered Mare Cart
70. Belgian Four
71. Clyde/Shire Six
72. All Breeds Registered Mare Unicorn
73. Percheron Six
Sunday, July 8, 2018 - 9:00am-10:30am - NLA (2 rings, classes #74 and #87 will start at 9am)
74. Clydesdale Filly Foal of current year
75. Clydesdale Filly, 1 year old
76. Clydesdale Filly, 2 years old
77. Clydesdale Junior Mare, Champion & Reserve
78. Clydesdale Mare, 3 years old
79. Clydesdale Yeld Mare, 4 or older
80. Clydesdale Brood Mare
81. Clydesdale Senior Mare, Champion & Reserve
82. Clydesdale Mare, Champion & Reserve
83. Clydesdale Mare, Canadian Bred, Champion & Reserve (provided by Canadian Clydesdale Association)
84. Clydesdale Get of One Sire, three animals - multiple entries
85. Clydesdale Progeny of One Dam, two animals - multiple entries
86. Clydesdale Breeders Group - maximum of one entry per exhibitor
87. Percheron Filly Foal of current year
88. Percheron Filly, 1 year old
89. Percheron Filly, 2 years old
90. Percheron Junior Mare, Champion & Reserve
91. Percheron Mare, 3 years old
92. Percheron Yeld Mare, 4 or older
93. Percheron Brood Mare
94. Percheron Senior Mare, Champion & Reserve
95. Percheron Mare, Champion & Reserve
96. Percheron Get of One Sire, three animals - multiple entries
97. Percheron Progeny of One Dam, two animals - multiple entries
98. Percheron Breeders Group - maximum of one entry per exhibitor
Sunday, July 8, 2018 - 1:00pm-3:00pm - NWEC
99. All Breeds Youth Cart (9-14yrs)
100. All Breeds Registered Mare Team
101. Clyde/Shire Ladies Cart
102. Belgian Team
103. Percheron Four
104. Clyde/Shire Unicorn
Monday, July 9, 2018 - 11:30am-1:30pm - NWEC
105. All Breeds Youth Team (15-21yrs)
106. All Breeds Youth Team (9-14 yrs)
107. All Breeds Ladies Team
108. All Breeds Mens Cart Class
109. All Breeds Supreme Team
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 9:00am-11:00am - NWEC
110. All Breeds Junior Decorating (ages 9-11)
111. All Breeds Intermediate Decorating (ages 12-14)
112. All Breeds Senior Decorating (ages 15-20)
113. All Breeds Champion Decorating
114. All Breeds Junior Showmanship (ages 9-11)
115. All Breeds Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
116. All Breeds Senior Showmanship (ages 15-20)
117. All Breeds Champion Showmanship
Tuesday, July 10, 2018 - 7:00pm-9:00pm - NWEC
118. All Breeds World Six
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 - 2:00pm-3:00pm - NWEC
119. Belgian Supreme Champion
120. Clydesdale Supreme Champion
121. Percheron Supreme Champion
122. Shire Supreme Champion
123. All Breeds Best of Show
**PLEASE REFERENCE THE CLASS SCHEDULE WHEN DETERMINING YOUR ENTRIES TO ENSURE YOU HAVE NO CONFLICTS WITH TIMES AND ARE ABLE TO MAKE THE CLASSES YOU ENTERED. THERE WILL BE NO GATE HOLDS.
CLASS LIST BY BREED:
Class Number - Class
BELGIAN
1 Belgian Gelding or Grade Mare, 3 & under
2 Belgian Gelding or Grade Mare, 4 & over
7 Belgian Stallion, Foal of current year *New*
8 Belgian Stallion, 1 year old
9 Belgian Stallion, 2 years old
10 Belgian Stallion, 3 years old or older
40 Belgian Filly, Foal of current year *New*
41 Belgian Filly, 1 year old
42 Belgian Filly, 2 years old
44 Belgian Mare, 3 years old
45 Belgian Yeld Mare, 4 or older
46 Belgian Brood Mare
49 Belgian Get of One Sire, three animals - multiple entries
50 Belgian Progeny of One Dam, two animals - multiple entries
51 Belgian Breeders Group - maximum of one entry per exhibitor
65 Belgian Ladies Cart - no driver cross entries with classes 33 and 99
102 Belgian Team - no cross entries with Team of Registered Mares, class 100
68 Belgian Unicorn - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Unicorn, class 72
70 Belgian Four - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Four, class 67
37 Belgian Six - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Six, class 39
CLYDESDALE
20 Clydesdale Gelding or Grade Mare, 3 & under
21 Clydesdale Gelding or Grade Mare, 4 & over
28 Clydesdale Stallion, Foal of current year *New*
29 Clydesdale Stallion, 1 year old
30 Clydesdale Stallion, 2 years old
31 Clydesdale Stallion, 3 years old or older
74 Clydesdale Filly, Foal of current year *New*
75 Clydesdale Filly, 1 year old
76 Clydesdale Filly, 2 years old
78 Clydesdale Mare, 3 years old
79 Clydesdale Yeld Mare, 4 or older
80 Clydesdale Brood Mare
84 Clydesdale Get of One Sire, three animals - multiple entries
85 Clydesdale Progeny of One Dam, two animals - multiple entries
86 Clydesdale Breeders Group - maximum of one entry per exhibitor
101 Clyde/Shire Ladies Cart - no driver cross entries with classes 33 and 99
64 Clyde/Shire Team - no cross entries with Team of Registered Mares, class 100
104 Clyde/Shire Unicorn - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Unicorn, class 72
36 Clyde/Shire Four - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Four, class 67
71 Clyde/Shire Six - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Six, class 39
PERCHERON
4 Percheron Gelding or Grade Mare, 3 & under
5 Percheron Gelding or Grade Mare, 4 & over
12 Percheron Stallion, Foal of current year *New*
13 Percheron Stallion, 1 year old
14 Percheron Stallion, 2 years old
15 Percheron Stallion, 3 years old or older
87 Percheron Filly, Foal of current year *New*
88 Percheron Filly, 1 year old
89 Percheron Filly, 2 years old
91 Percheron Mare, 3 years old
92 Percheron Yeld Mare, 4 or older
93 Percheron Brood Mare
96 Percheron Get of One Sire, three animals - multiple entries
97 Percheron Progeny of One Dam, two animals - multiple entries
98 Percheron Breeders Group - maximum of one entry per exhibitor
35 Percheron Ladies Cart - no driver cross entries with classes 33 and 99
66 Percheron Team - no cross entries with Team of Registered Mares, class 100
38 Percheron Unicorn - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Unicorn, class 72
103 Percheron Four - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Four, class 67
73 Percheron Six - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Six, class 39
SHIRE
17 Shire Gelding or Grade Mare, 3 & under
18 Shire Gelding or Grade Mare, 4 & over
23 Shire Stallion, Foal of current year *New*
24 Shire Stallion, 1 year old
25 Shire Stallion, 2 years old
26 Shire Stallion, 3 years old or older
52 Shire Filly, Foal of current year *New*
53 Shire Filly, 1 year old
54 Shire Filly, 2 years old
56 Shire Mare, 3 years old
57 Shire Yeld Mare, 4 or older
58 Shire Brood Mare
61 Shire Get of One Sire, three animals - multiple entries
62 Shire Progeny of One Dam, two animals - multiple entries
63 Shire Breeders Group - maximum of one entry per exhibitor
101 Shire/Clyde Ladies Cart - no driver cross entries with classes 33 and 99
64 Shire/Clyde Team - no cross entries with Team of Registered Mares, class 100
104 Shire/Clyde Unicorn - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Unicorn, class 72
36 Shire/Clyde Four - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Four, class 67
71 Shire/Clyde Six - no cross entries with All Breeds Registered Mare Six, class 39
YOUTH
33 YHHS Youth Cart (15-21yrs) - no driver cross entries with classes 35, 65, 101 and 104
99 YHHS Youth Cart (9-14yrs) - mandatory to be accompanied by an adult, no driver cross entries with classes 35, 65, 101 and 104
105 YHHS Youth Team (15-21yrs) - no driver cross entries with class 107
106 YHHS Youth Team (9-14 yrs) - mandatory to be accompanied by an adult, no driver cross entries with class 107
110 YHHS Junior Decorating (ages 9-11)
111 YHHS Intermediate Decorating (ages 12-14)
112 YHHS Senior Decorating (ages 15-20)
114 YHHS Junior Showmanship (ages 9-11)
115 YHHS Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
116 YHHS Senior Showmanship (ages 15-20)
ALL BREEDS
34 All Breeds Open Costume Class
108 All Breeds Mens Cart Class - no driver cross entries with classes 33 and 99
107 All Breeds Ladies Team - no driver cross entries with classes 105 and 106
118 All Breeds World Six
69 All Breeds Registered Mare Cart
100 All Breeds Registered Mare Team - no cross entries with classes 64, 66 and 102
72 All Breeds Registered Mare Unicorn - no cross entries with classes 38, 68 and 104
67 All Breeds Registered Mare Four - no cross entries with classes 36, 70 and 103
39 All Breeds Registered Mare Six - no cross entries with classes 37, 71 and 73
Entry Fees
Entry Details:
Heavy Horse show entries must be completed on official entry forms and must be received in the Agriculture Entries Office by specified dates. All horses with the exception of foals and grade horses must be accompanied by registration papers.
**Please reference the class schedule when determining your entries to ensure you have no conflicts with times and are able to make the classes you entered. There will be no gate holds.
THE ORIGINAL REGISTRATION PAPER OR A NOTARIZED COPY MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR PEDIGREE CHECKING.
** NO ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER JUNE 8, 2018 POSTMARKED OR OTHERWISE.**
SUBSTITUTION of one animal for another within a class will be allowed up to 3:00 p.m. on June 29, 2018 with no listing in the official show program. The substitution must be submitted in writing to the Agriculture Entries Office.
All horses must be in the barn by Thursday, July 5 at 11:00 a.m.
An exhibitor meeting will be held on Thursday, July 5 at 2:00 p.m. - Location TBD.
The entry fee must accompany the entry. All entry fees will be allocated to Prizes - GST not applicable. ENTRIES NOT COMPLYING WITH THE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE REJECTED.
| CLASS ENTRY FEES | FEE | SUBSITUTION |
| Youth Cart | $15 | $15 |
| Youth Team | $15 | $15 |
| Youth | $20 | |
| Line/Halter | $15 | $15 |
| Gelding | $15 | $15 |
| Costume/Pairs | $25 | $25 |
| Teams/Cart | $30 | $30 |
| Unicorn HItch | $40 | $40 |
| Four Horse Hitch | $60 | $60 |
| *Six Horse Hitch | $100 | $100 |
| *World Champion Six Horse Hitch | $250 | $250 |
*NOTE: Hitches must enter and show in the appropriate breed six horse hitch class to be eligible for entry in the World Championship Six Horse Hitch class.
Stalls must be ordered and paid for with entry. All stalling will be subject to available space. All Heavy Horse Show Stalling will be in the Agriculture Barn. Tack stalls will be given last priority and may be shared. Refunds will be issued for any paid stalls that cannot be accommodated.
Due to space limitations, the committee reserves the right to limit the number of entries to the show.
Entries must be received by June 8, 2018.
The selection committee's decision is final.
Hitches must show in heat drawn.
Awards
World Championship Six Horse Hitch
**NEW for 2018**
**Prize Money Increase for 2018**
World Championship Six Horse Hitch – The Champion will receive a hand-crafted, custom-designed Calgary Stampede buckle as well as increased prize money to the purse.
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th-18th |
| $15,000 | $10,000 | $8,000 | $6,000 | $4,000 | $3,000 |
Breed Supreme Champions & Best of Show
| Champion | |
|
Breed Supreme Champion *Awarded to each Breed Supreme Champion |
$100 |
| Best of Show | $600 |
Class Prize Money
| CLASS | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | 6th | 7th | 8th |
| Youth Cart | $100 | $75 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Youth Team | $100 | $75 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $25 | $25 |
| Line/Halter | $150 | $100 | $75 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $25 |
| Youth Classes | $40 | $30 | ||||||
| Gelding | $150 | $100 | $75 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $25 |
| Cart | $150 | $100 | $75 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $25 |
| Teams | $150 | $100 | $75 | $50 | $40 | $30 | $25 | $25 |
| Supreme Team | $1,000 | |||||||
| Unicorn Hitch | $300 | $250 | $200 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 | $150 |
| Four Horse Hitch | $500 | $400 | $300 | $250 | $200 | $200 | $200 | $200 |
| Six Horse Hitch | $800 | $600 | $500 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 | $400 |
Jackpot Payouts
| CLASS | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th |
| Costume Class* | 40% | 30% | 20% | 10% |
*A minimum of 4 entries is required to run this class. THe class may be cancelled at the discretion of the Committee (entry fees will be refunded).
SPECIAL AWARDS
CLASS RIBBONS ~ will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place.
CHAMPION RIBBONS ~ will be awarded where applicable.
YOUTH AGGREGATE AWARD ~ will be presented to overall youth exhibitor.
BEST OF SHOW ~ will be presented by the James/Ferguson Family.
PREMIER BREEDER AWARD ~ In Memory of John Walker.
Red roses for the Ladies Classes and Best of Show donated by White's Flowers.
PERPETUAL OR MEMORIAL TROPHIES
• Percheron Champion Team - George E. Church Memorial, The Church Family
• Percheron Junior Champion Mare - Dwight Ellis Memorial, Alberta Percheron Club
SPECIAL RIBBON PRESENTATIONS
• Clydesdale Grand Champion Mare - Canadian Clydesdale Association
• Clydesdale Grand Champion Stallion - Canadian Clydesdale Association
GOLDEN FORK AWARD
~ NEW FOR 2018! ~
$5,000 ADDED PRIZE MONEY FOR FIVE DAYS OF GOLDEN FORK AWARDS!!!
The daily Golden Fork Awards will be presented to Exhibitors who display the best cooperation, attitude, stall cleanliness, decorations, and public relations during the Heavy Horse Show. Based on two categories (exhibitors with 1-5 horses being exhibited, and exhibitors with 6 or more horses), we will award $300 for 1st and $200 for 2nd for five days in both categories.
| Five Days of Golden Fork Awards | 1st | 2nd |
| 1-5 Horses Exhibited | $300 | $200 |
| 6 or more Horses Exhibited | $300 | $200 |
Rules
- Rules:
2018 Heavy Horse Show Rules:
Original registration papers or original notarized copies must be presented to be eligible to show. See Rule #6
Special attention is called to the following:
- Animals shall be presented to show events free of volatile drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes regulation and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statues, regulations and rules affect the animal's performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other samples taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on Stampede Park, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by the Official Stampede Veterinarian or Accredited Veterinarian.
- Any surgical procedure or injection of any foreign substance or drug or the external application of any substance (irritant, counterirritant, or similar substance) which could affect the animal's performance or alter its natural contour, conformation, appearance. Except external applications of substance to the hoofs of animals which affect appearance only and except for surgical procedures performed by a duly licensed veterinarian for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal, is prohibited.
- The use of showing and/or handling practices or devices such as striking animals to cause swelling, using electrical contrivance, or other similar practices are not acceptable and are prohibited.
- Heavy Horse exhibitors are responsible to carry their own liability insurance (see Liability - General Rules).
- The age of horses shall date from January 1 of the year in which they are foaled. No stallion, two years of age or older, may be exhibited unless he has two testicles down and showing. Stallions may be examined by the Official Stampede Veterinarian or an Accredited Veterinarian at the discretion of the Heavy Horse Committee.
- All horses must be owned by and registered as a purebred in the name of the exhibitor, or accompanied by a lease registered in the name of the exhibitor.
The original registration paper(s) or an original notarized copy must be presented during pedigree checks to be eligible to show.
Note: Copies that are not notarized will not be accepted.
**Shire yearling, and two year old stallions require a Certificate of Notification to comply with these requirements. Grade B Shire mares will be accepted in Shire Breeding classes with notarized registration and compliance with SHS, and ASHA rules.
- No registered female can be shown as a grade mare.
- Brood Mare – The exhibitor is required to show a mare visibly nursing a current year foal or provide the registration paper for its current year's foal.
- All foals must be exhibited on the halter. Mares may accompany foals into the ring if desired by the exhibitor.
- Get of One Sire – Three animals, any age, the get of one sire. The registered name and number of the sire must appear on the entry form at the time of entry. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate single section. At least one animal must be owned by the exhibitor and registered as a purebred in the exhibitor's name. Multiple entries are accepted. Registered Geldings are eligible.
- Progeny of One Dam – Two animals of any age, the progeny of one dam. The registered name and number of the dam must appear on the entry form at the time of entry. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate single section. Both animals must be owned by the exhibitor and registered as a purebred in the exhibitor's name. Multiple entries accepted. Registered Geldings are eligible.
- Breeders Group (stallion & three mares) – Each animal must be owned by the exhibitor and registered in the exhibitor's name. Each animal must have been shown in its appropriate single section. Only one entry per exhibitor permitted.
- Cross entries between Registered Mare Hitch classes and Open Hitch classes will NOT be permitted.
- World Six Horse Hitch – In order to be eligible to compete in the World Six Horse Hitch Class you must have completed the individual breed six horse hitch class.
- Ladies Cart – The drivers in the Ladies cart classes are permitted to enter in more than one breed. Drivers must be 18 years or older as of show day.
- Mens Cart – Drivers must be 18 years or older as of show day.
- No driver cross entries may be made between the Men’s cart class and a Youth cart class.
- No driver cross entries may be made between Ladies team/cart classes with Youth team/cart classes.
- Youth Halter Classes – Junior ages 9 – 11, Intermediate ages 12-14, and Senior 15-20, as of January 1st of the current show year.
- Youth Driving Classes – Junior ages 9 – 14, and Senior 15-20, as of January 1st of the current show year.
- Youth Driving Classes – The driver in a Junior team or cart class (9-14 years old), must be accompanied by an adult. The driver in the Senior team or cart class (15-20 years old), has the option of being accompanied by an adult. Any attendant must be correctly attired for the class in question.
- The Heavy Horse Committee reserves the right to ask for proof of age of the exhibitor at any time.
- No stallion may be shown in any youth class.
- Judging - Exhibitors must ascertain at what time judging will take place; and no complaint or appeal based upon the statement that the judges have overlooked exhibits, will be considered by the Calgary Stampede.
- An exhibitor lodging a protest must submit it in writing to the Agriculture Administration Department before 10:00 a.m. the day following the cause of protest, and a receipt must be obtained. A protest must state plainly the cause of complaint or appeal and must be accompanied by a deposit of $500 which shall be forfeited to the Stampede, if the said protest is unsuccessful.
- Time of Showing - The Heavy Horse schedule will be published in the official show program. Exhibitors are required to act accordingly. Any animals not presented in the ring at the time the class is called, will be barred from showing in that class. Courtesy barn runners may be present but are not responsible for exhibitors to be on time for classes. There will be no gate holds. Please reference the class schedule when determining your entries to ensure you have no conflicts with times and are able to make the classes you entered.
- The use of long whips (3 feet or longer), by exhibitors in the show ring during the halter classes or in the marshalling area is prohibited. The Official Ringman may make use of a long whip.
- The costume class is a jackpot payout. All costumes must be safe and the Heavy Horse Committee reserves the right to dismiss or refuse any entry it considers unsafe.
- It is the tradition of the show ring that an exhibitor be correctly attired for the class in question, that attendants be neatly dressed and horses properly presented. The Calgary Stampede and Heavy Horse Committee may at its discretion bar any entry or person from entering the show ring if not suitably presented to appear before an audience. No Work Clothes will be allowed in the show ring.
- Please indicate stable requirements on the entry form. Every effort will be made to comply with all reasonable requests. *New for 2018* All horses will be stalled in box stalls only. Stall fees must be paid in full with the entry.
- Exhibitors cancelling their entries shall forfeit their entry fee, except when a certificate of disability is issued by a qualified veterinarian. The certificate of disability must be received at the Agriculture Entries Office by Monday, July 16, 2018 in order to receive the entry fee refund.
- The release of any Heavy Horses from the Agriculture Building will begin at 8:00 PM on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. All early releases must be approved and pre-arranged with the Heavy Horse Barn Boss. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of prize money.
- The Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Committee and Stampede Officials shall in their sole and unfettered discretion have the right at any time to add, delete, modify, waive or interpret a Rule or Rules in order to clarify or address a circumstance or action not previously outlined or contemplated in the existing Heavy Horse Show Rules or as Stampede Officials may deem appropriate for the betterment of the competition in their sole and unfettered discretion.
Reminder for 2018: Structures and Exhibit Booth Requirements
- Decorative material, such as, but not limited to, drapes, theatre curtains, signs, banners, acoustical material, hay/straw, split bamboo, plastic cloth, plastic displays, canvas, cardboard, etc. shall be of non-flammable material, shall conform to CAN/ULC1-S109, “Flame Tests of Flame-Resistant Fabrics and Films”, or shall be treated and maintained in a flame retardant condition by means of a flame retardant solution to ensure that the material will pass the match flame test in NFPA2 705, “Field Flame Test for Textiles and Films.” Plastic cloth and certain other plastic materials, tar-paper, nylon, oilcloth, etc. cannot be rendered flame retardant and are prohibited. Any decorative material may be subject to testing. Materials in violation shall be immediately removed from the building.
- Combustible materials that are 10mm (3/8 inch) or more in thickness or glass may be used without flame retardant treatment. Exception: Paper, cardboard or foam products.
The full details of the guide HERE.
- Animals shall be presented to show events free of volatile drug residues. The act of entering an animal in a livestock show is the giving of consent by the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer and/or absolutely responsible person for show management to obtain any specimens of urine, saliva, blood or other substances from the animal to be used in testing. Animals shall not be administered drugs other than in accordance with applicable federal, state and provincial statutes regulation and rules. Livestock shall not be exhibited if the drugs administered in accordance with federal, state and provincial statues, regulations and rules affect the animal's performance or appearance at the event. If the laboratory report on the analysis of saliva, urine, blood, or other samples taken from livestock indicates the presence of forbidden drugs or medication, this shall be prima facie evidence such substance has been administered to the animal either internally or externally. It is presumed that the sample of urine, saliva, blood, or other substance tested by the laboratory to which it is sent is the one taken from the animal in question, its integrity is preserved and all procedures of said collection and preservation, transfer to the laboratory and analysis of the sample are correct and accurate and the report received from the laboratory pertains to the sample taken from the animal in question and correctly reflects the condition of the animal at the time the sample was taken, with the burden on the owner, exhibitor, fitter, trainer, or absolutely responsible person to prove otherwise. At any time after an animal arrives on Stampede Park, all treatments involving the use of drugs and/or medications for the sole purpose of protecting the health of the animal shall be administered by the Official Stampede Veterinarian or Accredited Veterinarian.
- Judges
2018 Heavy Horse Show Judges
Jim Pareo, Veguita, New Mexico
- Belgian Halter Classes
- Belgian Performance Classes
- Interbreed Performance Classes
- All Breeds Registered Mare Unicorn
- All Breeds Registered Mare Team
- Youth Show
- YHHS Junior Decorating (ages 9-11)
- YHHS Junior Showmanship (ages 9-11)
- YHHS Youth Cart (15-21yrs)
- YHHS Youth Team (9-14 yrs)
- Panel Judge
- Best of Show
- Supreme Team
- World Six Horse Hitch Championship
- Champion Youth Decorating
- Champion Youth Showmanship Class
Logan Behn, Rockford, Illinois
- Clydesdale Halter Classes
- Shire Halter Classes
- Clydesdale / Shire Performance Classes
- Interbreed Performance Classes
- All Breeds Registered Mare Six
- All Breeds Ladies Team
- Youth Show
- YHHS Intermediate Decorating (ages 12-14)
- YHHS Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
- YHHS Youth Cart (9-14 yrs)
- Panel Judge
- Best of Show
- Supreme Team
- World Six Horse Hitch Championship
- Champion Youth Decorating
- Champion Youth Showmanship Class
Cal Lipsett Jr., Schomberg, Ontario
- Percheron Halter Classes
- Percheron Performance Classes
- Interbreed Performance Classes
- All Breeds Mens Cart Class
- All Breeds Registered Mare Cart
- All Breeds Registered Mare Four
- Youth Show
- YHHS Senior Decorating (ages 15-20)
- YHHS Senior Showmanship (ages 15-20)
- YHHS Youth Team (15-21 yrs)
- Panel Judge
- Best of Show
- Supreme Team
- World Six Horse Hitch Championship
- Champion Youth Decorating
- Champion Youth Showmanship Class
Judging Criteria
2018 Heavy Horse Show Judges
Jim Pareo, Veguita, New Mexico
- Belgian Halter Classes
- Belgian Performance Classes
- Interbreed Performance Classes
- All Breeds Registered Mare Unicorn
- All Breeds Registered Mare Team
- Youth Show
- YHHS Junior Decorating (ages 9-11)
- YHHS Junior Showmanship (ages 9-11)
- YHHS Youth Cart (15-21yrs)
- YHHS Youth Team (9-14 yrs)
- Panel Judge
- Best of Show
- Supreme Team
- World Six Horse Hitch Championship
- Champion Youth Decorating
- Champion Youth Showmanship Class
Logan Behn, Rockford, Illinois
- Clydesdale Halter Classes
- Shire Halter Classes
- Clydesdale / Shire Performance Classes
- Interbreed Performance Classes
- All Breeds Registered Mare Six
- All Breeds Ladies Team
- Youth Show
- YHHS Intermediate Decorating (ages 12-14)
- YHHS Intermediate Showmanship (ages 12-14)
- YHHS Youth Cart (9-14 yrs)
- Panel Judge
- Best of Show
- Supreme Team
- World Six Horse Hitch Championship
- Champion Youth Decorating
- Champion Youth Showmanship Class
Cal Lipsett Jr., Schomberg, Ontario
- Percheron Halter Classes
- Percheron Performance Classes
- Interbreed Performance Classes
- All Breeds Mens Cart Class
- All Breeds Registered Mare Cart
- All Breeds Registered Mare Four
- Youth Show
- YHHS Senior Decorating (ages 15-20)
- YHHS Senior Showmanship (ages 15-20)
- YHHS Youth Team (15-21 yrs)
- Panel Judge
- Best of Show
- Supreme Team
- World Six Horse Hitch Championship
- Champion Youth Decorating
- Champion Youth Showmanship Class
General
STAMPEDE ENTRY:
An official accreditation pass will be needed by all exhibitors for the 2018 Stampede and all future Stampedes.
In addition to granting access to Stampede Park, the photo accreditation will indicate which restricted areas each person can enter based on individual requirements. Accreditation is year specific, and a new pass will be issued each year. The Agriculture Accreditation pass gives you access to the Grandstand Rush areas for the Rodeo, Chuckwagons, and Evening Show. The pass must be purchased on the entry application for a fee of $35.00 (G.S.T. included) each. These badges are a privilege of the exhibitors, and will be limited. Exhibitors are responsible for lost or forgotten badges.
**Please note all accreditation will be sorted alphabetically for pick up**
INTERNATIONAL COMPETITORS
- Anyone entering Canada must have a valid Passport
- Non-residents of Canada will be subject to a 15% withholding tax on all prize monies awarded as required by Revenue Canada
- Non-residents of Canada may have the 15% withholding tax waived if they complete the following documents prior to competing:
- Canada Revenue Agency T1261E form - please note that you MUST have a notarized copy of your supporting documents.
- Canada Revenue Agency Regulation 105 form - If you already have an International Tax Number (ITN) you may submit this form with your entry
- American Port of Entry - Sweet Grass, Montana 406.335.9610
- Canadian Port of Entry - Coutts, Alberta 403.344.3808
For more information, please contact your Agriculture Program Coordinator 403.261.9316
TRANSPORTATION OF ANIMALS
Health Requirements - Importation of Animals from the United States (General):
- Please refer to the CFIA Website for the most up to date information on import/export regulations
- For information regarding transporting horses in Alberta please see:
- Transporting Horses in Alberta
- Alberta Livestock Transportation Documents
- DOCUMENTS FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION - Health Requirements
** If you require clarification or you have concerns regarding the above information, please contact the Calgary Stampede Agriculture Competition Services Coordinator at 403.261.0336.
ARRIVAL AT THE CALGARY STAMPEDE
Entry to Stampede Park is via the Nat Christie Gate off of 25th Ave SE (650 25 Ave SE, Calgary, AB). Please follow the directions of the parking staff. Stalling will be in the Agriculture Barns, and trailers will be directed where to park upon arrival. Exhibitor packages will be available to you upon arrival.
CALGARY & SURROUNDING AREA VISITOR INFORMATION
Committee
Brian Coleman (Chair), Todd Shannon (1st Vice Chair), Paul Polson (CS Director Liaison), Jess Debnam (Past Chair), David Bailey, Kathleen Bailey, Dwight Ferguson, Erin Ferguson, Glenna Ferguson, Patrick Fisher, Lorne Hammer, Elliot Hawke, Sylvia Hunter, Laurie Irving, Darwin Krebs, Elise Lucas, John McGruther, Glenn Mryglod, Bruce Roy, Peggy Royle, Donna Sargeant, Courtney Stephenson, Ken Watts, Jamie Westlund, Melissa McKay (Competitions Manager), Tammy Botsford (Agriculture Programming Manager)
- Presenting Sponsor
- Hoof & Nail Farriers Supplies