Animal Care Videos

Animals: A Visual Essay

Whether through companionship, partnership or friendship, animals enrich our lives in countless ways.

For the Love of Horses

Have a look at the strong bond chuckwagon drivers share with their horses.

Get a behind the scenes look of how the horses from the Rangeland Derby get checked out by the veterinarian.

Fitness To Compete Program

Get a behind the scenes look of how the horses from the Rangeland Derby get checked out by the veterinarian.

Life on the Stampede Ranch

The Calgary Stampede raise and care for its bucking stock at the Stampede Ranch, a 27,000 acre facility near Hanna, Alberta. Tyler Kraft, Ranch Manager, talks about the life of the horses that call the Ranch their home.

Bucking stock

Learn how bucking stock are looked after before, during and after every performance to help support these four-legged athletes.

Bulls

Get a closer look into Calgary Stampede bull veterinary checks, where dedicated teams monitor the health, fitness and well-being of the animals as they get competition ready.

Chuckwagon Horses

Take a look behind the scenes at how each Rangeland Derby horse is meticulously assessed before the nightly chuckwagon races.

Calves & Steers

Discover the veterinary checks that help ensure that calves and steers are healthy, fit and prepared for competition at the Calgary Stampede. 

Track Footing

Take a look at how our dedicated veterinary team test the track footing of GMC Stadium to ensure the health and safety of all horses throughout the Calgary Stampede.

Equine Outfit of Excellence

Showcasing the true athletes of the Rangeland Derby, this award recognizes the horse in each corner of the wagon and two outriding horses for excellence in their field.