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History of Percherons on Farms in Canada

Craig Lester December 26, 2023

Percherons have a long history in Canada especially in Alberta, which was considered a huge hub,…

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Alberta based Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop has over a century of history

Craig Lester January 7, 2022

Captain Ali Mansour, who leads the Mounted Lord Strathcona Horse Mounted Troop, says the regiment has…

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AFAC: Equine RRSP – It’s about doing the right thing

Kristen Lepp October 5, 2019

In a talk on Equine RRSP – Retirement, Rescue, Slaughter and Public Attitudes at this year's…

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Youth enhance rodeo skills, compete and grow friendships at Stampede 4-H Rodeo

Craig Lester October 3, 2019

Over 80 youth from across Alberta braved the snowy weather on the weekend to learn, compete…

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Pioneer Acres set to celebrate 50th Anniversary

Craig Lester August 7, 2019

Tractor pulls, threshing and horse pulling demos, honey extraction, antique truck and car show, a trade…

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Lumsden, Saskatchewan’s Sebastian puts on heavy horse pulling clinic at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 29, 2019

Ron Sebastian, a 35-year horse pulling veteran from Lumsden, Saskatchewan, pulled off something special at this…

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Veronica Swales takes top spot in Working Cow Horse – Open Bridle at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 22, 2019

Veronica Swales takes top spot in the Working Cow-Horse Open Bridle at the Calgary Stampede.

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Rushing takes home Cowboy Up! crown at Calgary Stampede

Craig Lester July 13, 2019

Watch as Joshua Rushing from Missouri rides to victory in the Cowboy Up Challenge at the…

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Calgary Stampede honours volunteer for 60 years of service

Craig Lester July 12, 2019

The Heavy Horse Show and the Calgary Stampede recognized Bruce Roy for his 60 years of…

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Armstrong brothers corral top spot in Open Class Team Cattle Penning with blazing time

Craig Lester July 6, 2019

The Armstrong brothers from Armstrong B.C. post blazing time as the take the Team Cattle Penning…

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Pedersen takes home top spot in Stampede Cutting Horse – Open Class

Craig Lester July 6, 2019

Brad Pedersen from Lacombe, Alberta is the winner of the Calgary Stampede's Cutting Horse Open class…

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VIDEO: The best runs from the 2018 Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Futurity

Craig Lester October 15, 2018

WATCH: Cutting Horse competitors from across western North America descended on to the Calgary Stampede grounds…

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A great family to be a part of: Stampede 4-H Rodeo competitor

Craig Lester September 29, 2018

Youth soaking up skills and new friendships being gained at Calgary Stampede 4-H Rodeo on Stampede…

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83 year-old Extreme Cowboy competitor still turning heads at Stampede

Craig Lester July 14, 2018

Doris Heintz and her son Rock from the Extreme Cowboy Association talk about their involvement at…

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Family Affair: Stampede Heavy Horse Show’s roots run deep

Craig Lester July 10, 2018

In 1967, Bill and Wayne Lucas from Claresholm, Alberta and Allan Gordeyko of Willow Way Farms…

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Heavy horses in tune with Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra

Craig Lester July 8, 2018

It's music to the ears of the horses, drivers and crowds. The Calgary Stampede's Heavy Horse…

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Trio come together last minute to win Stampede Team Cattle Penning competition

Craig Lester July 8, 2018

Emotions flowed over as family, friends, and well-wishers came up to congratulate the winners of the…

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Dedication, perseverance, respect and community not lost on 4-Hers

Craig Lester June 3, 2018

It's 4-H on Parade, a chance for kids from Calgary area clubs to show off their…

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Equine community to come together to raise funds for breast cancer research

Craig Lester October 13, 2017

The horse racing community is coming together for two events in the Calgary area to raise…

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  • Stampede 2016

Armstrong-Thorlakson combo coral first place at Team Cattle Penning: Open Class.

Guest Author July 16, 2016

Brothers Graham and Justin Armstrong, alongside childhood neighbor Thomas Thorlakson attained the title of first place…

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