GALLERY: The 10 best moments of the 112th National Western Stock Show
This year, Xtreme Dogs presented by Cash Cowboys featured Sara & Hero from American’s Got Talent. Sara & Hero placed fifth on AGT last season and showcased their Vegas-style act at National Western Stock Show. (Photos courtesy: NWSS volunteer photographers)Hans Watson
As the first major professional rodeo of the year, 727 cowboys and cowgirls traveled to Denver for their chance at the National Western title. But just because there’s nearly $500,000 up for grabs doesn’t you can’t stop and chat with a few fans. (Pictured: Saddle bronc rider Cort Scheer from Elsmere, Nebr.) (Photos courtesy: NWSS volunteer photographers)Hans Watson
The National Western Stock Show hosts a Military Appreciation Night at one of the Pro Rodeos each year. More than 2,000 seats are given away to military personnel, and an additional $23,428 was raised as part of the “Treat the Troops” program. This year, the Stock Show welcomed home recently deployed soldiers as part of the opening ceremonies (Photos courtesy: NWSS volunteer photographers)NIKKI A.RAEPHOTOGRAPHY