Life is Funny Sometimes…

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A buddy of mine visited the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo several weeks ago and brought me back a very cool, retro National Western Stock Show (NWSS) poster that he found while he was there. I have never seen one like this in all the years of going to the stock show here in Denver. I had to get a great NWSS poster from someone who purchased it down at the Houston Livestock Show!

I was able to purchase an inexpensive frame for it at a local craft store and now it is up on my office wall. I like it! Still can’t believe it had to make its way to my wall from Houston…

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

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

2023 NWSS Rodeo Final Round

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My article and photos on the championship round of rodeo at the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO have been published on The Fence Post’s website, and should be in their upcoming print edition. It was a great, high-energy championship round with good story lines. I hope you enjoy the story and photos — https://www.thefencepost.com/news/roping-riding-and-roughstock/

Texas barrel racer Jimmie Smith and 10-year-old “A Valiant Nicky” spun a lightning quick first barrel on their way to a 14.83-second time in the January 22nd championship round to win the 2023 NWSS rodeo. – Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2023

I’m still working on a few more stories from the NWSS and will post them when they are published!

Thanks for reading and God bless.

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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 Stockyards Beef Festival

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My latest article with photos about the inaugural Stockyards Beef Festival at the 2023 National Western Stock Show has been published on The Fence Post magazine’s website and will be in the upcoming print edition this coming Monday. You can go to the article here – https://www.thefencepost.com/news/nwss-stockyards-beef-festival-is-crazy-good-idea/

There was great beef, good wine, excellent cattle on the hoof, a large ticket-buying crowd, and a smooth band playing country music at the NWSS’ inaugural Stockyards Beef Festival held in the Stow L. Witwer Memorial Show Arena on Thursday evening, January 12, 2023. Unsure what to expect in its first year, organizers were thrilled with the enthusiastic response.

I had a great time meeting the people who organized the event and those who participated in it, as well. Judging by the enthusiasm of the crowd packed into the Witwer Memorial Show Arena, it looks like this event should turn into a stock show mainstay. That would be a good thing.

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

“Best Freestyle in the world” at NWSS

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I love covering the RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining competition that takes place at Denver’s National Western Stock Show. Freestyle reining allows the contestants to choose their outfits/costumes, their music and their routines in the arena. Tons of creativity and oftentimes great lighting for dramatic photographs. The contestants consistently call this freestyle competition the best in the country, with a number of them over the years calling it the best in the world.

This routine by Sharee Schwartzenberger aboard her horse “Game Day Surprise” was one of my favorites this year. Very nice. There will be an upcoming story with photos published soon.

In a beautiful display of costume and horseback choreography set to stirring music, back-to-back NWSS freestyle reining winner and defending champion Sharee Schwartzenberger used fog, spotlights, and the audience members’ camera phones to create an atmosphere of clouds and stars as she paid tribute to the important people in our lives, those “stars” that surround us and that we should never take for granted. Schwartzenberger’s bridleless routine on “Game Day Surprise” scored 222 points, which was good enough for 3rd place in the prestigious event. Image by Lincoln Rogers – all rights reserved.

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

Record Breaking 1st Weekend at NWSS

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The National Western Stock Show (NWSS) in Denver, CO saw record-breaking crowds show up over its first weekend of January 07-08, 2023. I was able to sit down with NWSS President & CEO Paul Andrews on that first weekend’s Sunday afternoon to get his thoughts on the record turnout. Hint: America and even the tv show Yellowstone might be involved in those record numbers…

You can find my interview with Paul Andrews, along with a number of photos from the first weekend, on the website for the Fence Post magazine – https://www.thefencepost.com/news/celebrating-america-breaks-records/

The world famous Westernaires are a staple of the national Western Stock Show and 2023 was no different as big rodeo crowds on the opening Saturday were treated to patriotic displays from the trick riders of the youth riding organization. Image by Lincoln Rogers, 2023 – All rights reserved.

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

Devin Warren Wins NWSS Freestyle Reining

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Congratulations to Franktown, CO horse trainer Devin Warren on winning the prestigious $25,000 RAM Invitational Freestyle Reining competition at the historic national Western Stock Show in Denver, CO. Warren’s 226.5-point score riding Lil Joes Cash N Gold put him atop the field for the sold-out competition held inside the National Western Events Center’s Cinch Arena. It was a great competition. I will be putting together a story and more photos in the near future.

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

Mote in ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2022

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My interview with ProRodeo Hall of Fame bareback cowboy Bobby Mote has been published. Mote was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame on July 16, 2022. He is a 4-time PRCA world champion bareback cowboy and a two-time PRCA reserve world champ who qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) 15 years in a row. I was able to speak with him before his acceptance speech at his induction ceremony. Click the link or the image to get to the published interview. https://www.thefencepost.com/news/mote-in-the-prorodeo-hall-of-fame-in-2022/

4-time PRCA world champion bareback competitor Bobby Mote made a lot of big rides in his career, including this 89-point effort aboard the famous bucking horse Virgil to come from behind and take the title at the 2015 National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO. Image by Lincoln Rogers – all rights reserved.

It was a privilege to be able to speak with Bobby Mote on the day of his induction into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame. I hope you enjoy his answers to my questions as much as I did.

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

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Happy 4th of July

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Independence Day. 4th of July. The American holiday that celebrates independence, freedom and liberty evokes different passions for people. For me, it always stirs a deep emotional response as I consider all the sacrifices made throughout the USA’s history by people believing their lives were not such a steep price to pay for future generations to live in a country free of tyranny and totalitarianism. We seem to be on the precipice of losing our freedoms to an ever encroaching government in this day and age, but those sacrifices made in the past will be honored by me and my family in the present. God bless you and God save America. And Happy 4th of July!

National Western Stock Show fans and fans of its rodeo love their country and are proud to honor and respect the American flag. The NWSS rodeo crew goes out of its way to create memorable ceremonies like this rendition of the National Anthem with the lights off and the spotlight on before the start of action during the final weekend of the 2022 NWSS.

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

You can also find Lincoln Rogers on
www.lincolnrogers.com and the conservative,
Pro-America social media platform USA.Life
I like it there!