 Photo Courtesy National Western Stock Show |
Showing horses in winter doesn’t have to involve a trip to Florida or California. For exhibitors who don’t mind braving the cold, Denver, Colo. is the place to be for a mid-winter horse show at National Western.
The USEF events begin with hunter/jumper competition starting on January 16th and concluding January 20th with the $30,000 Jack Daniel’s Grand Prix. USEF-recognized open competition with classes for Saddlebreds, Morgans, Arabians, Appaloosas and equitation riders takes place on January 20-21. Draft horses and mules close out the show with their classes behing held January 22-25.
In addition to competition, the National Western Stock Show is home to the Mile High Paint and Quarter Horse sale, held after the first day of the show on January 10. On the evening of January 21 and 22, spectators can experience the performances of An Evening of Dancing Horses, and event that includes elements of freestyle dressage, reining and drill team riding set to music.
For more information visit the National Western Stock Show’s website.
wish I could go…
Soo excited! Going next Saturday! NEVER miss a year! Born and raised in Golden, CO. Stock Show is part of my family’s life! Westernaires rides in Stock Show and my son is a member of this amazing organization! “Ride With Pride”
I am from Colorado, and I love the NWSS!!!! The rodeos are amazing too. I really want to see everything this year!
When i heard he won i was so exicted. My horses all 65 of them. They were even exiced. I love all the horses in the world. But i love mine the best.
An amazing show for horse owners and lovers. Wish I was able to go to it.
Sounds fun.
I was in it and I reccomend it highly! Hope to see ya there next year!