AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostZilla Scott Lapp, of Kodiak and Bear Creek Ranch, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBuzz Baker, who portrays Buffalo Bill Cody, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Baker makes all of his own replica Bill Cody jewelry.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostTrey Fleming, who is a heeler on his team roping team, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRuss Hermanspan, of Kodiak and Bear Creek Ranch, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBuzz Baker, who portrays Buffalo Bill Cody, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Baker makes all of his own replica Bill Cody jewelry.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostKevin Napue, of Hill City, Kansas, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostGus Gustafson, of Gustafson Herefords in Junction City, Kansas, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBob Schroth, holds a pair of hand shears for the 35 sheep he is shearing, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostBob Schroth, holds a pair of hand shears for the 35 sheep he is shearing, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCarlos Chico, of Leon, Mexico, rocks a depiction of an Indian in a headdress on the back of his jacket as he poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostRay Napue, of Hill City, Kansas, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostSadie Shake, 16, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostJohn H. Sternbach holds a Cohiba in his lips as he poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostCowboy Carl Hughett, of Elbert, Colorado, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMiss Rodeo Alaska Ariel Hunt poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMiss Rodeo Alaska Ariel Hunt poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMiss Rodeo Colorado Alex Hyland, of Windsor, poses for a portrait with Miama the horse during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMiss Rodeo North Dakota Hope Ebel poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostIssabella Cook, 5, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMiss Rodeo America Keri Sheffield poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Sheffield is the first ever Miss Rodeo Florida to win Miss Rodeo America.
AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver PostMiss Rodeo America Keri Sheffield poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018. Sheffield is the first ever Miss Rodeo Florida to win Miss Rodeo America.
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Zilla Scott Lapp, of Kodiak and Bear Creek Ranch, poses for a portrait during the National Western Stock Show on Thursday, Jan. 11, 2018.
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