Team Cattle Penning and Heavy Horse Show deliver exciting finals on Day 4 of the Calgary Stampede

The Nutrien Western Event Centre was buzzing with excitement on Monday as spectators packed the stands for the final day of the Team Cattle Penning Championships and Heavy Horse Show, capping off three days of elite horsemanship, teamwork and tradition.

In the Team Cattle Penning finals, April Howarth, Noah Morin and Casdon Masse captured the 14 Class Final title after penning 12 head of cattle in 130.08 seconds. In the 7 Class Final, Suzie Emms, Ron Scott and Carolyn Simpson claimed the championship with 12 head in a winning time of 165.47 seconds.

Judges Don Poole and Debbie Myslicki, who have judged Team Cattle Penning qualifiers and championship competitions for more than a decade, said the level of competition continues to reach new heights. “The last few years have gotten more competitive. The horses and riders are better. And in the higher classes (10, 14 and open), they have some good horsepower,” said Poole. 

Having followed competitors throughout the season, the pair said the Calgary Stampede represents the pinnacle of the sport. “People build from when they start the season to the Stampede, and then peak at the Stampede,” said Myslicki. 

The judges also praised the enthusiastic crowds that packed the venue throughout the three-day event. “We truly enjoy our invite to come here to judge. And we always bring our A game,” said Myslicki. 

All results for the Calgary Stampede Team Cattle Penning Championships can be found on this page.

The Heavy Horse Show also concluded Monday, marking its 140th anniversary. The competition is the longest-running agricultural event on Stampede Park and the oldest heavy horse show in North America, celebrating the strength, skill and enduring legacy of these remarkable horses.

“We celebrated the history of heavy horses that is deeply woven into the story of the Calgary Stampede,” said Courtney Stephenson with the Heavy Horse Show committee. "From the influence of the Big Four and their impact on heavy horses in the region and across North America, their legacy remains an important part of Calgary Stampede heritage."

Stephenson said the show's continued success is driven by the dedication of exhibitors and the enthusiasm of fans who return year after year. “The best thing about the Heavy Horse Show is the huge amount of people that come to watch. The fan base is unrivalled,” she said. 

All results for the Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Show can be found on this page.