During the summer months Alberta hosts many stampedes and rodeos. Beginning in March competitors travel from town to town until November. The most successful take part in the Canadian rodeo finals. Two of the most well know rodeos are held In Calgary during the summer and Edmonton in the fall. While some cowboys compete for pride, most compete for money and make a respectable living.
Racers compete in chuck wagon and barrel racing.
Riders compete in bareback bronc riding, saddle bronc riding, or bull riding contests. Ropers compete in contests of calf roping. Wrestlers attempt to wrestle a steer. The animals used in the riding, roping, and wrestling events are bred especially for those events. On competition day, the participants draw lots to see which animal they will ride that day.