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National Western Stock ShowGwenie Repphun, 12, from Pueblo West Colorado, fires a gun-powder shot at a ballon while riding her horse Kodiak on course during the Mounted Shooting competition at the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017. Riders and their horses are timed when riding up and down the course while trying to shoot all ten balloons. Ammo is loaded with gun powder only, no projectiles. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowLlamas wait for their handlers to compete in the Llama Performance Show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowRanchers Austin Hartwig (L) and Justin Hall (R) rest after a long day at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional bareback rider Tanner Aus of Pennock, Minnesota, competes during the finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional bareback rider Tanner Aus of Pennock, Minnesota, competes during the finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowDrake Sorensen, 6, struts his stuff during the Stick Horse Rodeo in the Activity Pavilion at the National Western Stock Show January 07, 2017. (Photo by Andy Cross/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowRanchers, breeders, and spectators gather at the Beef Palace Auction Arena for the Gelbvieh Sale during the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA professional bull rider wearing cowboy boots with spurs waits to compete in the bull riding finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowRanchers, breeders, and spectators gather at the Beef Palace Auction Arena for the Gelbvieh Sale during the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowRachel Rolando 16, of Hayden , Colorado sheers her goat Jewel January 9, 2017 getting ready for the Junior Market Goats competition at the National Western Stock Show. (Photo By John Leyba/The Denver Post via Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowGiant sized belt buckles are proudly worn by cowboys during the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowMillie Mayo of Arvada, Colorado, and her llama Humprey wait to compete in the Llama Performance Show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA cowgirl circles the arena floor at the start of the finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA cowboy watches the finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA young contestant poses with her alpaca during the Llama/Alpaca Show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowMatador Leonardo Rivera pits his cape against a bull during the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowCowboys and cowgirls line up waiting to be called onto the the arena floor for the start of the finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowAntonio Bahena of Mexico, poses for a portrait before the final round of bull riding during the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA Mexican charro performs lasso maneuvers during the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowClassified, a 2,500 pound Red Angus bull, rests in his corral at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowRick Bishop, owner of Western Traditions and professional cowboy hat shaper, carefully inspects a cowboy hat he has begun bending after steaming it during the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional barrel racer Kelly Yates of Pueblo, Colorado, competes during the barrel racing finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional bull rider Riker Carter of Stone, Idaho, poses for a portrait before the final round of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowFuzzy fur and sequin cowboys hats, one of many variations of traditional cowboy hats, are seen on sale at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowGuy Vernon dressed up in a Donald Trump mask, and riding Outwestkid, competes during the $20,000 RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining competition at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional bull rider Roscoe Jarboe of New Plymouth, Idaho, competes in the bull riding finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowMillie Mayo of Arvada, Colorado, and her llama Humprey compete in the Llama Performance Show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional bareback rider RC Landingham of Hat Creek, Alberta, Canada, tapes up his arm before the bareback riding finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowCowboys wait for the start of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional saddle bronc rider Allen Boore of Axtell, Utah, competes during the saddle bronc finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA Mexican charro holds on tight during the bareback riding finals during the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowYoung boys with aspirations of being professional bull riders wait for the start of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowRick Bishop, owner of Western Traditions and professional cowboy hat shaper, carefully bends a cowboy hat after steaming it during the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional saddle bronc rider Sterling Crowley of Stephenville, Texas, looks to the score board after his dismount during the saddle bronc finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowProfessional steer wrestler Jacob Shofner of Huntsville, Texas, competes during the steer wrestling finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA cowboy's jeans hang on a bar, supported by a giant belt buckle awarded from a previous rodeo, as cowboys and cowgirls competed during the first day of the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowMillie Mayo of Arvada, Colorado, gives instructions to her llama Humprey while competing in the Llama Performance Show at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowThousands of spectators gather to watch the finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA professional bull rider displays his coiled bull rope after competing in the bull riding finals of the "Colorado vs The World Rodeo" at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 7, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowFamilies line up to enter the Petting Zoo at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowLuis Ramos poses for a portrait before the final round of bull riding during the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowOne of many goats on display at the Petting Zoo at the 2017 National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado, finds a free meal of pellets on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowZane Green of Harveyville, Kansas pulls a bull back to the stockade yards at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowJace Beck of Lander, Wyoming holds his toy horse while watching other children play during the Stick Horse Rodeo in the Activity Pavilion at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017.
(credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowCesar Duron of Denver, Colorado feeds a goat at the Petting Zoo while attending the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowAntonio Bahena (L) of Mexico, inspects his bull rope before the final round of bull riding during the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowAttendees line up to purchase tickets to the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA Mexican charro wearing a pair of ornate spurs, waits to compete in the final round of bareback riding during the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowThousands of spectators gather to watch the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza during National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

National Western Stock ShowA Mexican charro holds onto his sombrero while waiting for the final round of bull riding during the 23rd Annual Mexican Rodeo Extravaganza at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, Colorado on January 8, 2017.
Established in 1911, the National Western Stock Show is the premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show in the United States. (credit: JASON CONNOLLY/AFP/Getty Images)

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