Draft Horse Town at the Calgary Stampede

Draft Horse Town at the Calgary Stampede Draft Horse Town pays homage to the mighty “draft horse” and the significant role it played in our history.

The “draft horse” breeds - Belgians, Clydesdales, Percherons, and Shires - along with their human counterparts built the roads, pulled the wagons, carriages and firefighting equipment, hauled the dirt and rock from building sites, and plowed the fields for planting crops. Draft Horse Town is located on Saddledome Lane between the Saddledome to the north and the Agriculture Building to the south. M

eet the people that know these “gentle giants” better than anyone - teamsters and exhibitors introduce you to their horses, and show you how they ready their teams for the shows and pulling competitions. See blacksmiths working their magic with hot steel right before your eyes. Wainwrights, wheelwrights, harness-makers and farriers demonstrate their craft and even get you to help out. Visit the stage at town center where there’s always music, live entertainment, horse-hitching demonstrations, weigh-ins, barn tours and … horses, lots of really BIG horses. Climb up on a carriage or “nuzzle up” to a new friend for a for a memorable picture. Remember to leave enough time to visit the Heavy Horse Barns at the far end of Draft Horse Town to get face-to-face with the largest horses you’ll see at the Calgary Stampede.

07/12/2026

We had so many questions and comments about the 12 horse hitch we did, so we wanted to answer some for you guys with our teamster and driver Brett Fulford owner of 24-2 Draft Horses

07/10/2026

Teamwork is what makes the world go round… as well as what makes our draft horse town oh so special!

07/08/2026

12 horses, 4 separate teams… all working together.
Come on down to the stampede grounds and experience the jaw dropping power of 12 drafts working together as well as the skill of our teamster Brett!!

What a way to kick off the first weekend of Stampede! 🤠 From big crowds and great horses to unforgettable moments, here’...
07/06/2026

What a way to kick off the first weekend of Stampede! 🤠 From big crowds and great horses to unforgettable moments, here’s a look back at the highlights. The best is still to come… Yahoo!

07/05/2026

Great turn out to this years Stampede chore horse competition. Thank you to everyone who participated and to the fans that stayed to watch these teamsters showcase the focus, and technique needed to overcome this year’s obstacles!!

07/03/2026

What an incredible turnout at this years stampede parade!! Thank you to all who participated, we are glad to say out draft teams performed amazingly!!

07/03/2026

Who’s ready for the Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth!! Come down to draft horse town to see how western heritage was forged. Yahoo

Can you believe it’s only 5 days away!?
06/29/2026

Can you believe it’s only 5 days away!?

06/25/2026

One of the highlights at the Calgary Stampede is the 12 horse hitch!!
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12 drafts made up of multiple teams come together to pull and farrow with older farm equipment such as this grater in the video.
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If you want to catch this exceptional display of horse power and teamwork:
- July 10th 6:45pm in the Nutrien Centre
- July 11th 3:15pm in the Nutrien Centre
- July 12th 3:15pm in the Nutrien Centre

06/20/2026

Take a look at the setup for this years chore horse competition hosted Pioneer Acres Museum. Come down to see these talented teamsters showcase their driving skills as they navigate through the obstacles!

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