Calgary Stampede chuckwagon races have new safety measures in place this year
CALGARY — Officials at the Calgary Stampede have made changes to improve chuckwagon safety this year.
The changes include a rebuild of the inside rail, which has been reinforced for better footing for the horses.
The second is a repositioning of the barrels on the infield, which means when the wagons transition from the figure eight to the track, riders will be better positioned, reducing the chance of wagon contact.
Chuckwagon committee chair Mike Piper says fans aren’t likely to notice the difference, but drivers will.