Horses as Athletes in the Derby | Calgary News

Calgary News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

Behind every thrilling Rangeland Derby run is a team of elite equine athletes—horses treated like champions, pampered with round-the-clock care, and trained with the same precision as human Olympians. Drivers spend months bonding with their horses, mastering their personalities and building seamless, high-performance teams. With 162 horses competing this year, the Stampede’s most electrifying race isn’t just about speed—it’s about the unbreakable partnership forged between rider and steed, where health, routine, and trust are the real winning formula. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a…