Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostChristine Laughlin kisses her as she packs up after competing in the the Barrel Race at the U.S. Bank Pro Rodeo Finals on Jan. 21, 2018 in Denver. Laughlin, of Pueblo is the 2018 National Western Stock Show Champion after winning the barrel race. This was the last day of the National Western Stock Show.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJohn Douch, of Huntsville, Texas, grasps his rope in his mouth as he jumps off his horse during the Tie Down Roping event at the U.S. Bank Pro Rodeo Finals on Jan. 21, 2018 in Denver. This was the last day of the National Western Stock Show.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCowboy and bull rider Cain Smith, of Pendleton, Oregon, poses for a cowboy portrait at the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 14, 2018 in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostEliza Jex 7, with McIntyre Cattle bringing her Miniature Hereford to be weighed to for compitition classification during the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum. Jan. 18, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJake Brown, of Cleveland, Texas, hangs on as long as he can during the Bareback riding even at the U.S. Bank Pro Rodeo Finals on Jan. 21, 2018 in Denver. This was the last day of the National Western Stock Show.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostKing Pickett of Huntsville TX jumps from his horse in the Tie Down Roping competition for a time of 8.1 during the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum. Jan. 18, 2018 in Denver.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostTyler Pearson of Louisville, MS receives could not make the tie in the steer wrestling competition during the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum. Jan. 18, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostThe Westernaires Red Team performs during the U.S. Bank Pro Rodeo Finals on Jan. 21, 2018 in Denver. This was the last day of the National Western Stock Show.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCowboys pray during the opening of the rodeo at the National Western Stock Show on January 14, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostCowboy and saddle bronc rider Johnny Espeland, of Redmond, Oregon, gets prepared for his event behind the coliseum at the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 14, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostBailey Lonnberg brings horses out of the coliseum to head out of town after the U.S. Bank Pro Rodeo Finals on January 21, 2018. This was the last day of the National Western Stock Show in Denver.
RJ Sangosti, The Denver PostBob Schroth show a group of visiting children how to shear a sheep during the National Western Stock Show on Jan. 17, 2018 in Denver. Schroth, who raises sheep at a ranch in Strasburg, Colorado has been coming to the stock show for ten years to help teach more about the skill of shearing.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostHaskell Hooks takes a break from working during the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostA bull his held by a ring as its scrotum circumference is measured during the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlee McCracken (right) and Jaelynn Smith (left) perform a puppet show during the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRenee Budde tries on a fur cap as she helped by Steve Yarish at the Colorado Trappers & Predator Hunters Association booth during the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJessica Hei does her sister Allison Griffin's hair before the younger sister's goat showing during the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRaymond Woodrow, of Creekside Country Enterprises, sits in a custom chair at his booth during the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRaymond Woodrow, of Creekside Country Enterprises, poses for a portrait as he sits in a custom chair at his booth during the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostAdree Stapp, of Lampasas, Texas, does her makeup in a truck bed as she does her makeup before showing a heifer during the National Western Stock Show on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostIsi Dorth, 6, of Westminster heading for the finish during the peddle tractor races at the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum Jan. 8, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostCaleb Bouldin of Bennett, Colorado looking for a place to pin on his 2nd place ribbon he won with Miss Bonita in the Red Angus open show during the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum January 8, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostLane Evans, 22, (right) helping Cadence Haaland 14, with his hair styling as the boys get their cows from Blairs,Ag in Saskatchewan Canada ready for showing during the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum January 8, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostDamin Hadorn, 22, of Wisconsin fitting Colebee, a South Devon cow of the DLCC Ranch that will be shown in the cow calf fair during the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum Jan. 8, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostBrooke Rickey, 17, from Whiteford, Maryland showing Thing 1 for judging in the Red Angus open show "I was in the middle of the class but for such a really big show it's really good for me." during the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum Jan. 8, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostNatalie Bokody, 5, of Centennial with her new light up horse during the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum Jan. 8, 2018.
Joe Amon, The Denver PostRider Jim Goff and his horse took a tumble doing a 360, a level 3 maneuver that is not used in the competition, on top of the Texas Two Step during practice rounds for the HorsemanÕs Challenge at the National Western Stock Show in the Denver Coliseum. Neither were seriously injured in the accident Jan. 8, 2018.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostKids in cowboy hats watch the Cowboy Girls perform during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican bullrider Luis Ramos gets head butted by a large bull after falling off of him during the bull riding event at the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican charros perform intricate rope maneuvers with their lassos during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostAriana Ramirez, 8, left, watches the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza before performing with the Mexican Folklorica Dancers at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostJerry Diaz performs intricate rope maneuvers with his horse during the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostMexican Folklorica Dancers perform during the 24th Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza before performing with the at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Helen H. Richardson, The Denver PostNicolas Diaz relaxes in the barn after performing in the 24th annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the Denver Coliseum during the 112th National Western Stock Show on Jan. 7, 2018 in Denver.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostElliot Jacoby gets air riding a bull named Wild N Free during the Colorado vs the World Rodeo opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSaddle Bronc rider Tate Owens from Dublin, Texas hangs on for a wild ride during the Colorado vs the World Rodeo on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBareback rider Nate McFadden from Elsmere Nebraska goes for a wild ride during the Colorado vs the World Rodeo on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe American flag proudly displayed during opening ceremonies for the Colorado vs The World Rodeo at the Denver Coliseum on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostAdelie Tillman, 7, from Colorado Springs, warms up before the Colorado Fiddle Championships on the opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBrie Dietrich, 8, from Casa Grande Arizona, performs at the Colorado Fiddle Championships on the opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostBrie Dietrich, 8, from Casa Grande Arizona, gets a confidence boost from her father Shane before taking the stage for Colorado Fiddle Championships on the opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostLauren Rohlwing walks her Argentine Illama “Malia” before showing her on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostHans Lind moments before heading into the arena for the National Red Angus Jr. Show on opening day of the National Western Stock Show Jan. 6, 2018.
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Christine Laughlin kisses her as she packs up after competing in the the Barrel Race at the U.S. Bank Pro Rodeo Finals on Jan. 21, 2018 in Denver. Laughlin, of Pueblo is the 2018 National Western Stock Show Champion after winning the barrel race. This was the last day of the National Western Stock Show.
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By Andy Cross | across@denverpost.com | The Denver Post, Joe Amon | The Denver Post, Helen H. Richardson | hrichardson@denverpost.com | The Denver Post and AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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Prized steer, bull riding, Fiddle Championships and bucking broncos are some of the events at the Denver Coliseum for the National Western Stock Show this January 2018.
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