The top ranches in the Southwest will gather for the 10th annual Ranching Heritage Weekend, presented by Western Horseman, to launch the 2011 Stock Show. There will be two performances of the “Best of the West” Ranch Rodeo on Friday and Saturday nights.

Authentic ranch cowboys will compete in events that have aspects of traditional ranch work. Ranch Vet, Double Mugging, Stock Sorting, Bronc Riding and Wild Cow Milking are all in a days work for these cowboys.

Come see the ranches compete for bragging rights of Champion Ranch, Top Horse and Top Hand.