2023 NWSS

The North American Yak Show

A show for all yaks that have been GeneSeek tested and meet USYAKS allowable cattle introgression criteria.
Organized by USYAKS

January 18 (Wednesday)-21(Saturday), 2023
At the National Western Stock Show

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Show Schedule

Arrival of yaks – Wednesday, January 18

Social Hour (Auction Barn near the Yak Pens)  5pm-6:30pm

Pen Show Evaluation – Thursday, January 19 starting 1pm

Judge: Zach Bartenslager – Professional Judge and Trainer of Judges

Social Hour (Auction Barn near the Yak Pens)  5:30pm-6:30pm

Halter Show – Friday, January 20 starting at 1pm
In the Show Arena near the yak pens

Banquet – Friday evening at 6pm
Food and just being with each other

Yak Masquerade – Saturday, January 21 starting at 2pm

Fiber Show Ongoing judging and events

At the Yurt and the Judge’s “tent”
Kat Tylee – Fiber Judge

Friday and Saturday
Individual consultations available

There will be announced times for hoof trimming training using real yak feet!

Can’t get your yaks to Denver?
You can show your yaks through the first ever
North American Yak Virtual Show

Sponsored by USYAKS
This will be exactly the same as the Pen Show at Denver
Same Judge
Same Judging Criteria

[You can show up to four yaks – only $15 per yak]
[The yak does not have to be halter broken]

All the information needed is at

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd7iCAQUA1CvE9wD99qMVenJgDe3lDuo-WcgECcB7ALGMnlGw/viewform?usp=sf_link

If you want, we will show the videos of your yaks at the show.

Can’t bring your fiber to Denver to be judged?
You don’t need to. You can send it in for evaluation.
Read the Fiber Show information – it explains what you need to do there.