Westernaires Alumni Association

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we honor our fallen heroes and hold their families in our hearts.

05/08/2026

BONUS POINTS to the alumni, family, or friends of Westernaires who can identify this lovely white inanimate horse who played the role of "horse who cast himself against the railing" this week during a safety training program for Westernaires Wranglers and adult Big Red Team volunteers.

Hint: he looks AMAZING for his age, but then again, he's only been goofing around in the shop for the last few decades. Who is this VIP white Westernaire performer?

04/27/2026

We couldn't be more thrilled that Cindy's family brought her to the Westernaires Museum yesterday, and we can't wait to talk more with Cindy about her Westernaires memories!

02/20/2026

Let's go back 50 years in time to the start of the Festival of the West. Festival of the West was a huge show that was hosted at the Jeffco Fairgrounds by Westernaires, Jefferson County Sheriff, and other local groups in celebration of Colorado's 100th birthday. Here's a snapshot of our Westernaires tractor (affixed with horses on the tractor shovel!) and people-hauler wagon bringing Festival visitors to into Fort Westernaire for tours of our facilities. In the background, you'll also see the venerable Westernaires Field Kitchen trailer.

As we celebrate Colorado's 150th birthday this year -- Colorado's Sesquicentennial year -- join us as we glance back to more of these fun memories of the Centennial celebration.

01/25/2026

On this final Sunday morning of National Western Stock Show, the seniors of our Varsity Big Red Team gave their graduation speeches. Congratulations to: Cassie, Leah, Avery, Rory, Paige, Emma, Evelyn, Joslyn, Autumn, Sam, Jackson, Bre, Izzy, Hava, Ainsley, Colby, Ireland, Sarah, and Addy -- and welcome to the Westernaires Alumni Association!

10/18/2025

It’s here Annual Show weekend. Stop by the Alumni booth and say hi. We have tickets for a drawing, info board and fun chairs to sit in and hang out.

10/15/2025

As we prepare for this year's venerable Westernaires Alumni Homecoming, we'd love to share this fun look at the 1971 Horsecapades graciously shared with us by alumna Ellen Bondurant.

Home movie cameras and footage like this are such a gift, providing a peek into great moments in time.

Remember that Westernaires sustains its entire year through fundraising for this weekend's show. Please support the future of Westernaires by contributing a little or a lot, or buy tickets to the show: https://www.westernaires.org/support/horsecapades

Please enjoy this footage of the 1971 Westernaires Horsecapades Show and the 1972 National Western Stock Show, including behind the scenes footage.

10/13/2025

Seventy-six years ago, the Lakewood Youth Council asked the head of the Lakewood Riding Club to help create more activities for kids in the Denver area. The Wylands began with a small group of riders and crafted a tradition that’s still shaping young lives today. Horsecapades honors that spirit — come see it live on Oct 18-19, or support the mission by donating. https://www.westernaires.org/support/horsecapades

10/09/2025

For 76 years, Westernaires has celebrated the best of the West — horsemanship, heritage, and heart. At our annual Horsecapades fundraising show on Sunday October 19th, we welcome Dr. Temple Grandin, a modern pioneer of understanding animals and education. Come out and honor this special guest with us: https://www.westernaires.org/support/horsecapades

10/09/2025

Alumni, family, and friends: Have you signed up to receive our newsletter, the Pass In Review?

Here's our latest issue: https://mailchi.mp/westernairesalumni/waa-pass-in-review-newsletter-octobber-2025

Looking for information on how to ride in the Alumni & Special Guests act at Annual Show? Here you go:

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For a everything you need to know about bringing a horse to Annual Show, or borrowing a horse, click here. Please note the requirements for temperature logging for three days in advance of the show.