The Stampede and the Calgary Humane Society haven't always seen eye to eye when it comes to animal care at the Stampede.
But the relationship is improving given recent changes which make rodeo and chuckwagon events much safer.
With three horse deaths in the past two days the Calgary Humane Society is waiting to hear from the Stampede to see if the deaths could have been prevented.
But they are happy about a major change this year.
It involves the Steer Wrestling and comes after a steer suffered a spinal injury during the event last year and had to be put down.
This year, if a steer falls with its legs under it or pointing away from the rider, the cowboy will be given a "no time".
The Stampede is the first rodeo in North America to implement this rule.
While officials say they would like to see an end to events like steer wrestling,
The Chuckwagon Races and Calf Roping, called Tie-Down Roping at the Stampede, will continue to work closely with the Stampede to ensure the animals that are involved in these events are as safe as possible.
Other recent changes implemented by the Stampede following suggestions from the Humane Society include larger livestock pens and more fans and water spray downs for animals during hot weather.
