7-12-08
Today was our first day at the Stampeed. We took the Rapid Transit into Calgary because the parking is difficult. We saw bareback riding, lots of bucking horses, and bulls.
The Cowgirls did barrel racing and the kids were put in teams of 3 and tried to catch and get one of their team on the wild pony. It was very difficult!! The show lasted about 3 1/2 hours, and was great The grounds are huge with lots of venues. Before the main show we took in a dog agility show. They started with a Jack Russel and a Papieon (the Jack won, but I think Mickey could have beat him, )and worked up thru the larger breeds.
We also went to the Indian village. The costumes are colorful and the dances entertaining.
The hoop dancer in the bottom picture was amaizing. We also went to many animal barns and saw the Clidesdales. Some of it is like a huge Bloomsburg fair.
Tomorrow we go back for the last day for the chuck wagon races and fireworks.