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Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Stampede - Chuckwagon Race
Calgary, Alberta, Canada - Stampede - a big crash during a Chuckwagon Race. Chuckwagon racing is an equestrian rodeo sport in which drivers in a chuckwagon led by a team of Thoroughbred horses race around a track. The Calgary Stampede is an annual rodeo, exhibition, and festival held every July in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The ten-day event, which bills itself as " The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth". Date: circa 1920s
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Calgary Stampede: A Thrilling Chuckwagon Race Gone Awry in the 1920s This electrifying image captures the excitement and unpredictability of a Chuckwagon Race during the Calgary Stampede in the 1920s. The Calgary Stampede, an annual ten-day event held in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is renowned as "The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth." Established in 1912, it showcases the best of western heritage and culture through rodeo competitions, exhibitions, and festivities. Chuckwagon racing is a thrilling equestrian rodeo sport that has been a part of the Calgary Stampede since its inception. In this event, drivers race around a track, each leading a team of Thoroughbred horses hitched to a chuckwagon. The objective is to complete the course as quickly as possible, with the wagon's wheels touching the ground at all times. The photograph depicts a dramatic moment during a Chuckwagon Race from the 1920s. The drivers, focused and determined, are in the midst of a fierce competition. However, the race takes an unexpected turn when one of the chuckwagons experiences a significant spill. The horses, sensing danger, react by veering away from the fallen wagon, creating a chaotic scene. Despite the crash, the spirit of the Calgary Stampede remains unbroken. The drivers, spectators, and even the horses continue to embody the essence of resilience and determination that defines this iconic event. This image is a testament to the thrill and unpredictability of the Chuckwagon Races at the Calgary Stampede, making it a cherished piece of Canadian history.
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