Photo Spread – 2023 NWSS Final Weekend

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My photo spread from the last weekend of the 2023 National Western Stock Show (NWSS) has been published on the website of The Fence Post magazine. More than 100,000 people visited the NWSS during its final weekend (January 21-22, 2023) https://www.thefencepost.com/news/2023-nwss-ends-strong/

A placard full of 2023 NWSS pins on sale in the merchandise booth at the NWSS. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2023 – All rights reserved.

I had a great time covering the 2023 NWSS for publication. I hope my articles and photography from there have been enjoyable to see and read.

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

Stetson Wright Earns First NWSS Buckle!

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23-year-old Utah cowboy Stetson Wright has taken the rodeo world by storm after getting his feet wet in his 2018 rookie year. All he has done since those rookie days is earn a total of 7 PRCA world titles (4 All Around Titles, 2 Bull Riding Titles, and 1 Saddle Bronc Title) from 2019-2022. While piling up wins throughout those years, Wright had yet to win a buckle at the historic National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO.

Utah cowboy Stetson Wright was introduced to the 2023 National Western Stock Show crowd before the start of championship round rodeo action at the historic Denver, CO event. (January 22, 2023) Image by Lincoln Rogers – All rights reserved.

Taking care of that oversight, Wright added a coveted NWSS buckle in 2023 when he won the saddle bronc title and almost picked up a two-fer when he came just one-point shy of the bull riding title after posting an impressive 90 points on a bull named Centerfold (Cervi Championship Rodeo Company).

It has been a treat to watch Stetson compete over the last several years – and take some cool photos of his rides – and he did not disappoint this year in the championship round of rodeo at the NWSS.

I’ll be working on some NWSS articles and photos from the championship round for publication in the near future!

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

NWSS Freestyle Reining Pays Tribute

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My new article with photos is now published online by The Fence Post magazine and will be in their upcoming print edition (January 23, 2023). It is about the high-profile freestyle reining competition at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, CO. This year’s competition displayed great riding and creativity, but it also paid tribute to one of the event’s founders (Guy Vernon) who unexpectedly passed away in 2022. You can find the article online – https://www.thefencepost.com/news/not-just-another-guy/

Always looking to entertain the crowd and get them involved, Guy Vernon acknowledged their roaring applause with his trademark “raise the roof” gesture after completing a first place routine in 2013’s NWSS RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining competition. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2013 – All rights reserved.

If you are in the Colorado area in January during the timeframe of the National Western Stock Show, the freestyle reining competition is one of the hottest and best tickets of the entire 16-day stock show. It sells out in advance each year, so get those tickets early. You won’t regret it.

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32

What I Want In 2023

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I guess this could be termed a “resolution” in that I am resolute in my determination.

Resolutions image by Lincoln Rogers, LLC – All rights reserved.

In 2023 I want to be more active in protecting the innocent.

I want to be active in protecting the elderly.

I want to be active in protecting children.

I want to be active in showing what it means to have freedom and liberty in Christ.

Freedom in Christ is biblical: “Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.” ~ John 8:36

Liberty in Christ is biblical: “Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.” ~ 2 Corinthians 3:17

If it is the right thing to do, do it.

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“You shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” ~ John 8:32