EVENT BIO
The Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Competition showcases elite cutting horses from around the world and offers spectators an opportunity to cheer on the horses and riders as they compete.

In a cutting competition, each horse and rider is faced with a herd of cattle and two and a half minutes on the clock. Working together they must select a single cow to move out of or ‘cut’ from the herd. Once the cow has been selected and removed from the herd the rider drops their reins, saying to the horse – take it from here! The pair must then demonstrate their ability to keep the cow from returning to the herd. The horse uses great strength and agility as it mimics the movements of the cow, always staying one hoof ahead. Once the cow has lost interest and looks away, the team may re-enter the herd for a fresh cow to cut.

Years of careful training are invested into each cutting horse. Their natural instincts to herd cattle, or what we like to call “cow sense”, are fine-tuned to allow them to become true athletes of the arena and the stars of our show.

VENUE BIO
As the largest agricultural showcase facility in Canada, the Nutrien Western Event Centre is the heart of western heritage at Stampede Park. Purpose-built for rodeo, livestock, and equine events, this state-of-the-art venue hosts elite competitions and showcases year-round. During Stampede, it becomes a hub of adrenaline and tradition—where the best in the business compete, and fans experience the true spirit of the West.

For more information, contact the Calgary Stampede

VENUE LOCATION
The Nutrien Western Event Centre is located on the Stampede Grounds