CINCH World Team Semi-Final featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’ –  Boy Scout Day

Team Colorado Semi-Final featuring the coronation of Miss Rodeo Colorado, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’

CINCH World Team vs Team Colorado Finals featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel

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 Hutchison Western featuring Jerry Diaz & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, featuring Catholic Charities Evening

Presented by Hutchison Western featuring Jerry Diaz & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, featuring Catholic Charities Evening

Featuring Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Riata Ranch Cowboy Girls

4H Day featuring Pikes Peak Range Riders, Pikes Peak Rangerettes, and Catch-A-Calf Catch presented by Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers & University of Wyoming

A show jumping competition with a rock-and-roll atmosphere, the $15,000 Monarch Casino Gambler’s Choice Jumper Stake, an Init2Winit qualifier, 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 Free Style Bull Fights

Featuring CSU Ag Outreach, 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 Consulting Engineers & University of Wyoming, and Free Style Bull Fights

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.

Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, and Free Style Bull Fights. 

Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, & Catch-A-Calf Catch presented by Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers & 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.

Canadian Night featuring Canadian Industry Leader, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Catch-A-Calf Catch presented by Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers & University of Wyoming, and Freestyle Bull Fights

Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’

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’

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.

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.

Military Appreciation Night featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’
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!

FFA Day featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’, 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’

Sensory Friendly Rodeo Featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel & Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’

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 Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’

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’

Pink Rodeo featuring Susan G. Komen, Roundup Riders of the Rockies, Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’

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.

Wyoming State Appreciation, Jr. Livestock Auction Buyer Appreciation, featuring Westernaires presented by Sunward Steel, Frontier Airlines Mutton Bustin’.   

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’ – Finals

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’