Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Western Stock Show

We are headed out the door to the National Western Stock Show. Who would have thought that this West Philadelphia born and raised gal, would be going to Rodeos and the like.

For those of you not in Colorado, it is the world's largest stock show by number of animals. The annual National Western Stock Show's goal is "To preserve the western lifestyle by providing a showcase for the agricultural industry through emphasis on education, genetic development, innovative technology and offering the world's largest agricultural marketing opportunities."

The Horse Shows at the annual National Western Stock Show are among the largest in the world with more than 18,000 entries in 2006. Our favorite is the Draft Horse pull.

There is a ton of livestock including cattle, horses, sheep, swine, goats, llamas, bison, yak, stock dogs, poultry and rabbits. Sort of like the Superbowl of livestock shows.

Well, I reckon we should get out the door.

1 comment:

ChicoryChick said...

It must be that time of year. Harrisburg just had their farm show. How did it go?