2019 Stock Show Schedule of Events
The sight of over 40 Longhorn cattle walking through the streets of downtown Denver can only mean one thing…it’s Stock Show time.
Join us on January 10th at high noon as Stock Show takes over 17th Street in Downtown Denver. The parade starts at Union Station and finishes at Broadway. [learn more]
For more information on this youth conference, visit: http://westernnationalroundup.org/
Hosted by the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce and the National Western Stock Show. Must be pre-registered. Visit DMCC website: http://www.cvent.com/events/2019-boots-n-business/event-summary-43550e058e6241a69dc93af0d073f430.aspx
The National Western Stock Show is excited for the inaugural National Western Youth Ranch Horse Mentor Matchup debuting in January 2019. This event was created to provide an opportunity for local equestrian youth to learn and compete during the National Western Stock Show through relevant hands–on educational activities with their equine partner and top equine professionals.
Taking place on opening day January 12, 2019, the Mentor Matchup will match selected youth with industry professionals who will act as their “coach” for the day. They will be given one-on-one practice time in the morning followed by a competition in the afternoon. A Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion will be named and awarded scholarship money of $2,000 and $1,000, respectively.
Up to 10 individuals, ages 14-21, from Colorado and Wyoming will be selected to participate.
CINCH World Team Semi-Final featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’ – Boy Scout Day
CenturyLink’s Team Colorado Semi-Final featuring the coronation of Miss Rodeo Colorado, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’
Ranch rodeos consist of teams of cowboys or cowgirls from different ranches competing against each other in events that mimic their everyday work on the ranch. Ranch rodeos differ from the more common “Pro Rodeo” in several ways. For starters, the contestants are not professional rodeo cowboys — they usually are full-time ranch hands who compete in ranch rodeos for fun or bragging rights. Also, the events in ranch rodeos are similar to the tasks commonly performed on a ranch and the equipment and tack used are the same as those used during everyday ranch life. And finally, instead of competing as individuals, the contestants in ranch rodeos compete as a team representing the ranch they work for. The National Western Invitational Ranch Rodeo will consist of eight four-man teams competing in four events.
CINCH World Team vs CenturyLink’s Team Colorado Finals featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel
Come enjoy music from 9-10 a.m. and worship from 10-11 a.m. Hosted by Susie McEntire.
Featuring the nation’s top reiners in a crowd favorite, creative event full of music, costumes and athletic horses.
NEW FOR 2019 – Youth Freestyle Reining Showcase
The National Western Stock Show is pleased to announce the creation of the National Western Youth Freestyle Reining Showcase. This event will provide local youth within the equine industry an opportunity to showcase their talents in freestyle reining and be recognized during a prestigious event at the National Western Stock Show. Selected youth will perform prior to the $20,000 RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining on Sunday, January 13, 2019.
Interested youth must be a Colorado or Wyoming resident between 14 – 21 years of age and will be selected based on the procedure for the $20,000 RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining. They will submit a completed application and a short video showing the horse/rider pair’s potential for a freestyle reining performance no later than September 30, 2018.
Presented by La TriColor, Univision and Hutchison Western featuring Jerry Diaz & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, featuring Catholic Charities Evening
Presented by La TriColor, Univision and Hutchison Western featuring Jerry Diaz & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, featuring Catholic Charities Evening
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Featuring Halter classes beginning at 7 a.m. in the Events Center Paddock Arena & Roping classes in the CINCH Arena in the National Western Events Center beginning at 9 a.m.
Featuring Barrel Racing & Ranch Riding classes followed by the FINALS for roping and barrel racing and head-to-head AQHA vs. APHA match ups in a Battle of the Breeds.
Featuring Low Hunter, Performance Hunter, Green Hunter, High Performance Hunter, Adult Amateur Hunter, Low Jumper & Modified Jumper.
Featuring Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls
Featuring Low Hunter, Performance Hunter, Green Hunter, High Performance Hunter, Adult Amateur Hunter, Low Jumper, Modified Jumper & Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper.
4H Day featuring Pikes Peak Range Riders, Pikes Peak Rangerettes, Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, Catch-A-Calf Catch presented by Martin/Martin & University of Wyoming
A show jumping competition with a rock-and-roll atmosphere, the $15,000 Monarch Casino Gambler’s Choice Jumper Stake features high level jumpers and a uniquely designed course to produce a high-energy performance. Each rider jumps the course of 10 to 14 fences starting at 4-feet in height. Each fence carries a point value based on its degree of difficulty. The riders decide their own path around the course but can only jump a fence twice, either direction, and only if it’s still standing. The daring nature of the horse and rider pair comes into play as the faster, higher jumping horses can get around the course faster and cleaner, thus accumulating the most points. Final scores are determined by adding the total points and subtracting any penalties for exceeding the time allowed. Once the initial jump course is finished and points tabulated, each rider then has the option of taking the Joker fence with the risk of gaining a large number of points or losing those points with a knockdown.
El Jebel Shriners Night featuring U.S. Industry Leader, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls
Featuring Amateur Owner Hunter, ASPCA Horsemanship, Junior Hunter, Modified Jumper Stake, Adult Amateur Jumper, Children’s Jumper and Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper.
Featuring CSU Ag Outreach, Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’ 
Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Niki Flundra, & Catch-A-Calf Catch presented by Martin/Martin & University of Wyoming
Designed to both educate and entertain, the National Western Wild West Show will take you on a historical trip back to the days of the Old West with reenactments of the original Buffalo Bill Wild West Shows. There is plenty of family entertainment with horses, trick riders, cowboys, and Indians. Special performance by Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls.
Featuring $5,000 Top of the Rockies Jumper Stake.
Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’
Featuring Children’s Hunter, Amateur Owner Hunter, USEF Hunter Seat Medal, Junior Hunter, Hunt Seat Equitation (flat), Adult Amateur Jumper, Children’s Jumper and Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Stake.
Cowboy Church hosted by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys honoring past WSSA members.
Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Niki Flundra, & Catch-A-Calf Catch presented by Martin/Martin & University of Wyoming
Designed to both educate and entertain, the National Western Wild West Show will take you on a historical trip back to the days of the Old West with reenactments of the original Buffalo Bill Wild West Shows. There is plenty of family entertainment with horses, trick riders, cowboys, and Indians. Special performance by Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls.
Canada Night featuring Canadian Industry Leader, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls, & Catch-A-Calf Catch presented by Martin/Martin & University of Wyoming
Featuring THIS National Children’s Medal, Children’s Hunter, Adult Amateur Jumper Stake & Children’s Jumper Stake.
Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls
Dog lovers unite! Bringing you an all-new show full of amazing tricks and aerial stunts. Plus witness man’s best friend at work herding sheep, flushing and retrieving or helping their disabled owner. Xtreme Dogs is one of the National Western’s hottest family events. The cast of dogs and their handlers will thrill audiences with their athletic prowess and surprisingly unpredictable antics. Trained to run, jump and retrieve at incredible speeds and soar to unbelievable heights, they have become the world’s most popular dogs. From tunnel relays to mastering mazes, National Western’s Xtreme Dogs is full of non-stop action choreographed to your favorite music. This is a show that will leave fans of all ages laughing and cheering.
Featuring Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Niki Flundra
Pronounced “gron pree”, the term translates from the French as “big prize”. The formal night event of the National Western Stock Show, the total prize money is more than $40,000, drawing the top horses and riders from across North America. Grand Prix jumping requires absolute cooperation and teamwork between horse and rider. It takes a special animal and a special person to compete at this level of competition. You will not see any better show jumping competition than the Grand Prix. Each competitor jumps one round over a course of 10 to 14 jumps from 4-feet in height and higher. The top horses accumulating the least number of faults are required to jump a second round over a course of 8 to 12 jumps, raised in height from the previous round. The spreads (width) of all jumps ranges from three to five feet. Final scores are determined by adding the total faults incurred in both rounds and adding any penalties for exceeding the time allowed in either or both rounds. In the event of a tie for first place, a jump-off will occur, with time deciding the winner should there be another tie.
Featuring Herd Work for Open Derby, Limited Open Derby, Novice Horse Derby, Non Pro Derby divisions plus Rein & Box work for Non Pro Limited division and Rein & Cow work for Open Bridle.
Dog lovers unite! Bringing you an all-new show full of amazing tricks and aerial stunts. Plus witness man’s best friend at work herding sheep, flushing and retrieving or helping their disabled owner. Xtreme Dogs is one of the National Western’s hottest family events. The cast of dogs and their handlers will thrill audiences with their athletic prowess and surprisingly unpredictable antics. Trained to run, jump and retrieve at incredible speeds and soar to unbelievable heights, they have become the world’s most popular dogs. From tunnel relays to mastering mazes, National Western’s Xtreme Dogs is full of non-stop action choreographed to your favorite music. This is a show that will leave fans of all ages laughing and cheering.
RE/MAX presents Military Appreciation Night featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Niki Flundra
Join us for a very special Pro Rodeo Military Night where we honor past and present Armed Forces. Make sure to wear your Red, White & Blue!
Featuring Rein & Fence Work for Open Derby, Limited Open Derby, Novice Horse Derby, Open Hackamore, Non Pro Derby, Non Pro Hackamore and Non Pro Bridle divisions plus composite awards.
FFA Day featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, Niki Flundra, and a Tribute to FFA
The wine and roses event of the National Western Stock Show, An Evening of Dancing Horses ® brings the best equestrian talent together in front of live music from the Denver School of the Arts Orchestra. Enjoy an evening full of formal dressage, reining, liberty and other talent from around the world.
University of Wyoming and Rotary Night featuring Colorado Cattleman’s Association, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’
Featuring Mule & Donkey Trail classes, Mule Ranch Riding, Draft Gelding Team, Draft Mare Team & Draft Ladies Team classes.
Sensory Friendly Rodeo Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’
Come audit a free seminar hosted by a well-known equestrian. Host TBA.
The wine and roses event of the National Western Stock Show, An Evening of Dancing Horses ® brings the best equestrian talent together in front of live music from the Denver School of the Arts Orchestra. Enjoy an evening full of formal dressage, reining, liberty and other talent from around the world.
Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’
Featuring Draft, Mule & Donkey Halter & Showmanship classes.
Featuring Draft/Mule Log Skid Race, Draft Mare Cart, Mule & Donkey Hunter Under Saddle classes, Draft Gelding Unicorn Hitch, Mule Pleasure Driving, Draft 4-Horse Mare Hitch, Draft Amateur Team, Donkey Barrel Race and Open Mule Parade Hitch.
Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Niki Flundra
Located in the Stadium Arena
Youth 9-18 participate in a cattle team fitting competition.
Featuring Feed Team Race, Mule Flag Race, Classic Draft 6-Horse Hitch and Draft Light Weight Pulling Contest.
CU Night featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Freestyle Bullfights
Featuring Mule Hunter Hack, Mule & Draft Obstacle Driving, Youth Mule Barrel Race, Mule Keyhole Race, Donkey Western Pleasure.
Pink Rodeo featuring Susan G. Komen, Roundup Riders of the Rockies, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Freestyle Bullfights
Join us for a special rodeo to help raise money for breast cancer research – and don’t forget to wear pink!
Featuring Draft/Mule Feed Team Race, Draft Ladies Cart, Mule Costume, Draft 4-Horse Gelding Hitch, Mule Western Pleasure, Draft Mare Unicorn Hitch and Draft Middle Weight Pulling Contest.
CenturyLink Experience Day, Wyoming Appreciation, Jr. Livestock Auction Buyer Appreciation, featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Freestyle Bullfights
Begins with a presentation recognizing the Finalists for the Youth Equestrian Showcase scholarship program and naming of the Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion winners.
Featuring Draft/Mule Feed Team Race, Classic Draft 6-Horse Hitch, Mule Pole Bending, Mule Parade Hitch, Draft Mens Cart, and Draft Working Team.
Featuring Westernaires Graduation presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Freestyle Bullfights – Finals
Featuring Youth Draft Horse Cart & Team classes, Mule Western Pleasure classes, Youth Mule Pleasure Driving, Donkey Pleasure Driving & Mule Drive & Ride.
Cowboy Church hosted by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys
Featuring Draft/Mule Feed Team Race Finals, Draft 8-Horse Hitch, Mule Barrel Race, Draft Single Classic Cart & Draft Heavy Weight Pulling Contest
Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’
Courtesy of 7-Eleven and as a part of our Fan Appreciation Day, please enjoy FREE pony rides all day long.