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Jasper Van Wyk, of Coors, hangs a banner in preparation for the National Western Stock Show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Chris Whitney walks into the Events Center as vendors and volunteers work in preparation for the National Western Stock Show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012.

Barbara Williams, of Cowboys Touch Pepper Jam, prepares her booth in preparation for the National Western Stock Show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012.

National Western Stock Show CEO Paul Andrews speaks about the changes to this year's show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012. AAron Ontiveroz, The Denver Post

Aubree Beenken and her uncle, Tyler Beenken, who just drove in from Iowa, take a nap while unloading in preparation for the National Western Stock Show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012.

Andrew Stahliem walks in with a pair of horses in preparation for the National Western Stock Show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012.

Steer showmen stack bags of feed near their stalls in preparation for the National Western Stock Show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012.

Darcy Lafleur and JIm Leist carry in medical supplies for the emergency response station in preparation for the National Western Stock Show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012.

Chris Whitney walks out of the Events Center as vendors and volunteers work in preparation for the National Western Stock Show at the complex on Wednesday, January 9, 2012.