Wild West Show at the 2019 National Western
A "Roman Rider" wore a big smile after successfully taking her horses through a ring of fire during the Wild West Show at the 2019 National Western Stock Show in Denver.
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More formal Charro traditions were presented to the NWSS Wild West Show's audience as Roberto Torres stepped an Andalusian horse through its paces while compatriots showed off their roping skills around the arena.
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A Wild West Show couldn't happen without an appearance by Buffalo Bill himself, as he came into the arena to thank the crowd at the 2019 National Western Stock Show.
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Aussie horsemanship phenom Dan James also displayed his whip skills in the 2019 NWSS' WIld West Show as he took aim at a piece of paper held by his wife, Elizabeth. Yes, he hit the paper and tore it in two. And yes, Elizabeth's eyes were shut tight while he did it!
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With her revolver firing, Cowboy Mounted Shooting expert Elizabeth Clavette played Annie Oakley during the Wild West Show at the 2019 National Western Stock Show. In this part of her routine, Clavette fired blank rounds at balloon targets (blank rounds will pop balloons at close range) while galloping past at speed.
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The Escaramuzas, who ride side saddle, participate in their traditional ending prayer under soft blue lights in the Wild West Show at the 2019 National Western Stock Show.
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Native American dancers, Brad Bearsheart and Nathaniel Bearsheart, perform as Fancy Dancers during the WIld West Show at the 2019 National Western Stock in Denver, CO.
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"Two Feathers" and her horse dramatize the pain and loss experienced during the historic Trail of Tears in the Wild West Show at the 2019 National Western Stock Show.
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It wouldn't be NWSS Wild West Show without horses, and the audience was treated to equines of all sizes during Saturda's (Jan. 19) performance at the 2019 National Western Stock Show. In this photo, a rendition of the song Waltzing Matilda was played in the arena while the lyrics were dramatized by horses and rider.
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A pair of riders from the Westernaires helped kick off the action by galloping extra large versions of Old Glory around the arena at the start of the Wild West Show at the 2019 National Western Stock Show.
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Hearkening back to a time more than 125 years ago, the Wild West Show at the National Western Stock Show served up legends of cowboys, indians and buffalo soldiers, along with a helping of Mexican Charro traditions.
With appearances by Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and even some cowpokes from Down Under, the crowd was treated to feats of horsemanship with generous sides of history and flair, all packaged in an entertaining style. ❖
