Heavy Horse Pull
Heavy Horse Pull is a admission-included exhibition on Friday, July 10, 2026 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM at Nutrien Western Event Centre on the Stampede grounds.
The Calgary Stampede Heavy Horse Pull is the ultimate in strength competitions. Watch some of the biggest and strongest horses in the world as they compete pulling more than five times their body weight a distance of 14 feet. Teams compete in three different weight categories for bragging rights and a share of the highest prize money offered in the heavy horse pulling world.
Details
- Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Venue: Nutrien Western Event Centre
- Category: exhibition
- Location: on the Stampede grounds
- Admission: included with admission
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Frequently asked questions
When and where is it?
Friday, July 10, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, at Nutrien Western Event Centre.
Is Heavy Horse Pull free?
It is included with Stampede grounds admission; no separate ticket is required.