Calgary Stampede's Cowboy Up Challenge

07/09/2026

Can’t be in Calgary in person? Here’s the link to the Agriculture & Western Events Competitions website... just find Cowboy Up Challenge and click on the link “Watch Live”.

We thank and acknowledge our community and public partners, including The City of Calgary and Government of Alberta, for their support.

06/28/2026

Unfortunately, we have had one competitor who had to withdraw from this year’s Cowboy Up Challenge. Cindy, we will miss you.

Fortunately, we are so happy to invite Christina Hambrook to join us this year!

2026 Calgary Stampede Cowboy Up Challenge will be here before you know it! Check back here closer to the date for the link to the Livestream!

06/08/2026

Let’s welcome our 2026 Cowboy Up Challenge competitors!

Jennifer Ammirati
Joshua Rushing
Lee Hart
Laura Green Hart
Sophia Lowie
Toriahna Ammirati
Tyler Howe
Annie Chance
Cindy Mitchell
Hannah Howe

We are proud of the line-up this year! Be sure to join us for an outstanding competition!

04/12/2026

The clock is winding down! Get your Wild Card application in by 4:00 pm, Wednesday, April 16!

04/05/2026

CS Cowboy Up Challenge WILD CARDS - REMINDER... Entries close April 15, 4:00 pm

https://ag.calgarystampede.com/events/cowboy-up-challenge

03/25/2026

LAST CALL! Entries for Aggie Days Extreme Cowboy Race close on Friday, March 27 at 4:00 pm.

03/16/2026

AGGIE DAYS EXTREME COWBOY RACE!!!
Only 11 more days to get your entries in - DEADLINE - March 27, 2026 at 4:00 pm

03/12/2026

REMINDER!!! Aggie Days Extreme Cowboy Race entries close soon

The Extreme Cowboy Race is a multi-faceted equestrian sporting event that showcases both horse and rider as they maneuver through a series of obstacles.

03/04/2026

Entries for the Cowboy Up Challenge Wildcards are now open!!! Send your application in to [email protected]

https://ag.calgarystampede.com/events/cowboy-up-challenge

03/01/2026

Calgary Stampede Aggie Days - Extreme Cowboy Race!!! Entries are open

The Extreme Cowboy Race is a multi-faceted equestrian sporting event that showcases both horse and rider as they maneuver through a series of obstacles.