Lined up in the middle of the Denver Coliseum rodeo arena, kids wait on what could be their very own calf to be released from the chutes- if they can catch it. The only thing going through Rowan Wasinger’s head is, “I don’t care how, but I’m going to catch one.” Rowan is one of the nearly 3,000 National Western … Read More
Inside Look: Black History Month with Terrance Carroll
“The West was built for people to come out and make their way. From the Indigenous people who were already here to the Vaqueros and Black cowboys and their families, this included everybody,” said Carroll.
Meet Legendary Stock Show Veterinarian: Dr. Marvin Beeman
Throughout the 117 years of rich Stock Show history, the Beeman family has been a part of its impact for 83 years. The famous Dr. Marvin Beeman has personally been a part of the Stock Show in one way or another since he was six years old. He first attended in 1939, when his father’s ranch manager, Mr. Phipps Jr., … Read More
A Lifetime of Learning: A Conversation with Jill Barron
Jill Barron has never known a life without horses. Based in Calgary, Canada, the professional horse trainer and equestrian coach has made a career out of following her passions. Her unique approach to training blends classical techniques and natural horsemanship in a manner that focuses equally on the horse and the rider, benefiting all involved. She prioritizes an open mind … Read More
Press Release: 702,697 Memories Made During the 117th National Western Stock Show
Denver, CO. – The National Western Stock Show presented by Centura Health drew excited crowds of Coloradans and out-of-towners alike. The gates closed and the arenas cleared as the best 16 days in January came to an end. A final attendance tally of 702,697 guests made the 2023 NWSS the fourth highest attended show in event history. The grand champion attendance record of … Read More
Overwhelming Support for Colorado Kids Leads to Record Numbers at Auction of Junior Livestock Champions
DENVER, CO. – The sold-out crowd at the 2023 Auction of Junior Livestock Champions attracted spectators and buyers eager to support young men and women in agriculture. This year, all eyes were on the two kids from Colorado, Justin Pfannebecker from LaSalle, Colorado, and his Grand Champion Steer named Stan, aka Stan The Man. Also from Colorado, the Reserve Champion Hog … Read More
Press Release: National Western Stock Show Announces Dr. Temple Grandin as 2023 Parade Grand Marshal
Denver, CO. – The National Western Stock Show is excited to announce renowned author, speaker, and professor of Animal Science, Dr. Temple Grandin, as Grand Marshal for the 2023 Stock Show Kick-Off Parade, presented by Arrow Electronics. On Thursday, January 5, Dr. Temple Grandin will lead the traditional drive of Longhorn cattle, horses, and western wagons through the streets of downtown … Read More
Feeding Friends Through Community Partnerships
In the healthcare industry, we know adequate and healthy foods play a significant role in the health of the body. We also know the realities of hunger in America which impacted 38 million households in 2020, an increase of nine percent from the year prior. With many households disproportionately impacted by food insecurity, we can have an impact through grants … Read More
Improving Food Security: SNAP benefits and resources
According to Hunger Free Colorado, nearly 1 in 3 Coloradans struggle to put food on the table due to job loss, health issues, minimum-wage jobs, or misfortune. Food and nutrition are essential to the overall health, well-being, and wholeness of our communities. The partnership between Centura and the National Western is working to bring awareness to available programs and end … Read More
Press Release: National Western Stock Show Names Jennifer Boka Director of Livestock Operations
Denver, CO. – Jennifer Boka, comes to the National Western Stock Show with years of experience managing and producing top livestock shows and expos across the country. Boka spent over eight years as the General Manager of the Northern International Livestock Exposition in Billings, Montana, where she oversaw entire operations, productions, and development of the 50+-year-old Livestock Expo organization. Boka was … Read More