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Free horse action for the public, plus more prizes and saddles for riders at the Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Futurity
Presented by Wrangler
Calgary - Feed your passion for horses with a free weekend of entertainment at the Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Futurity, presented by Wrangler. Brilliant horses and riders from across North America compete in the event, with added prizes and commemorative saddles drawing competitors to the all-new Agrium Western Event Centre at Stampede Park
Cutting is a sport of speed, agility and cow-sense - the ultimate challenge between horse and cow. You'd be surprised how fast and agile a solo cow can be when trying to get back to its herd, and even more impressed with how these young "futurity" horses can anticipate, out-think and out-maneuver the cow.
To celebrate the event's first year in the horse-friendly Agrium Centre, the competition features more than $300,000 in prizes, including $125,000 in added money and seven custom saddles for each class champion this year. The Bill Collins Bridleless Showcase is sure to be a big hit with visitors on the evening of Saturday, October 18. The show features top professional cutting horses that work without or reins while wearing novelty costumes, plus silent auctions and more fun to raise funds for youth horsemanship scholarships.
More information and a detailed schedule can be found here.
WHAT: Calgary Stampede Cutting Horse Futurity Competition
WHEN: October 15-19, 2014
WHERE: Agrium Western Event Centre, Stampede Park
N0TE: Admission is free all dates. The Bill Collins Bridleless Showcase begins on Saturday, October 18, 6:30 p.m.
About the Calgary Stampede
As we enter our second century, the Calgary Stampede celebrates the people, the animals, the land, the traditions and the values that make up the unique spirit of the west. The Calgary Stampede contributes to the quality of life in Calgary and southern Alberta through our world-renowned 10-day Stampede, year-round facilities, western events and several youth and agriculture programs. Exemplifying the theme We're Greatest Together; we are a volunteer-supported, not-for-profit community organization that preserves and promotes western heritage and values. All revenue is reinvested into Calgary Stampede programs and facilities.
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