For sixteen days every January, the National Western Stock Show rolls in to Denver. It is a true slice of western America with fresh faced cowboys, rodeo queens, & bucking broncs.
2017 was the 111th year of the event…pretty amazing when you stop to think about it.
There is constantly something going on, from animal shows, to all different kinds of agricultural exhibits.
And you can pretty much buy anything from a hay feeder…
to a rubber band gun…
to a genuine cowboy hat
The Poultry Show has every imaginable type of domesticated bird…chickens, ducks, game birds, peacocks and. of course, Emus!
These adorable gals are Fair Royalty. You have queens, princesses and ladies in waiting. They travel around the state, riding in parades and rodeos and are ambassadors for the western way of life.
It seems like a wonderful experience for these girls…they meet hundreds of people during their reign and learn to carry themselves with poise and grace.
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| Bald Eagle |
A Raptor rescue group is at the show every year, bringing their various rescued birds. It is a great experience for young’uns as well as adults who may never have an opportunity to see these birds in the wild, much less up close.
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| Peregrine Falcon |
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| Harris Hawk |
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| Barn Owl |
There were lots and lots of sheep to see.
And like the cattle, there was non stop clipping, cleaning and primping.
This crazy looking guy is a Jacob Sheep
Owners put these coats on their animals to keep them clean until it is time to show.
And last, but certainly not least, is this adorable pic from the 1914 show of a baby contest for 3 year olds.
Hope you have enjoyed this look in to our western way of life.
Until next time…Happy Trails,
