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03/07/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 03/07/2024 22:00
Stampede round-up
From the yee to the haw, the yah to the hoo, we've rustled up past stories highlighting the connection between Mount Royal University and the Calgary Stampede. Whether you're interested in learning how the Elbow River Camp came to be or want to delve into the science of the Stampede, these stories will add some giddy up to your step.
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How the Elbow River Camp came to be
Respected Tsuut'ina Elder reflects on impact of the Stampede on Indigenous communities
Prime Minister John Diefenbaker at the Indian Village at the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede, Calgary, Alberta, 1960 (CU1132123), by Rosettis Studio. Courtesy of Glenbow Library and Archives Collection, Libraries and Cultural Resources Digital Collections, University of Calgary.
Discovering the global context of the 'cowboy'
The history of ropers and riders is much more diverse that we think
Bareback competitors struggle to stay mounted on a wild bronco for a least eight seconds with only a narrow leather belt around the horse's body to hold onto. The belt can only be held with one hand and the other must remain in the air. Riders must spur their horse out of the gate and keep their legs in motion, extending their feet forward and then pulling back in a spurring motion for the duration of the ride. Successful riders have a strong wrist and back, good balance and are generally lighter than saddled bronc competitors.
The science behind the Calgary Stampede
The Stampede grounds features various midway games. Photo courtesy Calgary Stampede.
Student leader and rodeo ambassador
Shayla Breen represents both SAMRU and the Stampede
Shayla Breen, right, is committed to attending every day of the rodeo.
Stampede Princess has a Cougars connection
Faculty of Arts student Courtney Dingreville lets her rural roots shine
2019 Calgary Stampede Princesses, Courtney Dingreville.
'Significant' sports memorabilia collection gifted to Mount Royal
Calgary man's generosity supports student learning and faculty research
Mount Royal University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian Peter Houston, left, and Robert Blaine who donated the sports memorabilia history collection.