Complimentary hot continental breakfast is available Friday - Tuesday for Buyers, compliments of WESA Exhibitors.

Presented by Fellowship of Christian Cowboys.  Non-denominational church service with coffee and Danish, sponsored by WESA Members.

Friday, January 13 - Mom and Pop on Top:  How to be Small, But Play Large

Saturday, January 14 - Pumping New Life into Stagnant Businesses

Monday, January 16 - Increasing Internet and Social Media Profitability for Small Businesses

A true blue American cowboy with a boyish enthusiasm for life and strong family values, Ken McNabb grew up in a traditional ranching family in the mountains of Wyoming . This modern day Roy Rogers knew from a young age that he wanted to help others. As a boy he was unsure of how he would achieve this, but it became crystal clear when he was 16 years old. Sitting in the audience at a horsemanship clinic, he knew within the first fifteen minutes that horsemanship and teaching was his calling.

Since then he has been changing people's lives through his weekly television show, instruction of clinics nationwide and special appearances at large expos. He still carries with him the passion and conviction he had as a young boy. Living his life on horseback has proven to be the ultimate way for McNabb to reach out to people and their horses.

Ken creates a unique environment where each horse is trained using gentle methods and the rider is coached to become their personal best. Ken's faith in Christ, along with his commitment to strong family values and patriotism, help make him the kind of speaker/trainer people enjoy.

In 2007, Ken competed in and won the Colt Starting Challenge at the Mane Event Expo in Vancouver , WA . In 2008, he competed at the prestigious Road to the Horse competition in Murfreesboro , TN against Chris Cox, Tommy Garland and Mike Kevil. In typical Ken McNabb style he won over spectators with his good natured approach and ability to develop a very aggressive colt into a willing partner. In October of 2008, Ken won the Trainers Challenge Colt Starting Competition in Chilliwack , BC Canada , beating out Charles Wilhelm and three time champion, Doug Mills, from Canada .

Together, Ken, his wife DeeDee, and their two young sons Kurt and Trent live near Cody , Wyoming where they are dedicated as a family to teaching others to dream bigger, ride taller and live happier. A new partnership with Diamond Land and Livestock Company, a large cow calf and ranch horse operation in Douglas, Wyoming, has also provided an excellent location for Ken's Three Week Apprenticeship Program as well as his one week Back in the Saddle and Horsemanship clinics. Together, McNabb and Diamond Land and Livestock Company produce an annual ranch proven production sale featuring 75 or more ranch trained and tested horses.

Tickets are available for buyers for the Sunday, January 15 performance.  Tickets are given away in the Hospitality Suite, Forum Room 3 during show hours.  Tickets are limited and are given away first-come, first-serve. 

Sorry, no advance holds.

Transportation to and from the rodeo is the individual attendee's responsibility

Two complimentary tickets per store, business cards are required

Buy tickets for other rodeo performances, January 7-22, 2012

• Any King Soopers store (nearest, at 104th and Washingon)
• Online at nationalwestern.com
• National Western Ticket Office at 4655 Humbolt Street

• Cash Bar, 5:30 pm
• Opening Awards, 6:00 pm
• Fashion Show, 6:15 pm
• Market Certificates, WNFR Ticket Give-Away, 7:20 pm
• Complimentary hor's de oeuvres, entertainment and runway Fashion Show

Drawing following the Fashion Show at approximately, 7:20 pm.  Fourteen WESA Buyers will receive $500 Market Certificates to use as cash for merchandise purchased from listed WESA exhibitors during the trade show.

Attend the drawing at the close of the Fashion Show and win.  Drop business cards at the entrances to the Opening Night Pary and Fashion Show between 5:30 and 6:00pm

Two Tickets for the 2012 WNFR!  Last drawing of the evening

One lucky Buyer will receive two tickets for the 2012 WNFR Thursday night (opening night) performance in Las Vegas.  In addition, a $1,000 check for travel will be provided.  This drawing will take place immediately following the Market Certificates.  Must be present to win.

Congratulations to the following Honorees who will be recognized with Awards during the Opening Night Party

TOP HAND AWARD

Shep Hermann, Hermann Oak Leather

TOP HAND AWARD

Charlie Willis, CW Tack & Livestock Supply

SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR

Bill Shackelford, Multi-Line Sales Representative

DENNIS D HIGH HERITAGE AWARD

Denis Arey, WESA President, 2009-2010