Thursday, January 21, 2016

Scenes From the 2016 National Western Stock Show

Parade in downtown Denver

Longhorns in front of Union Station

Welcome from Governor John Hickenlooper

Mounted drill team

Sheep

Petting zoo for young and old

Breed judging...

even for the smaller critters

Herding trials

SHows for all breeds of equines, including donkeys and mules

Workers getting in straw bales for the stalls

Junior exhibitors show goats, sheep, pigs, cattle, and a variety of barnyard creatures

Best of breeds heading for the show ring

Rodeos, including bull-riding and mutton-busting, plus dressage and jumping shows

Don't forget the alpacas!

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