Over the years, the prestigious Denver Rustlers have raised more than $3 million for student exhibitors at the Colorado State Fair Junior Livestock Sale, an event that supports Colorado’s young farmers and ranchers as they showcase their livestock to earn money for college.

Back for the 40th year, led by Josh Hanfling, the Rustlers enjoyed a scrumptious breakfast at Shanahan’s in Denver (see sister post), boarded the buses to Pueblo and arrived at the Colorado State Fairgrounds to chat with the proud young owners of livestock soon up for bid after hours and hours of grooming and prepping.

Enthusiastic bidding commenced mid-afternoon, with grand champion and runnerup lambs, rabbits, goats, turkeys, chickens, hogs and the prestigious steers raising funds for the future of Colorado youth.

Happy Rustlers then boarded buses and headed back up the Front Range, satisfied that they have once again done their part to ensure success for the next generation.To join in the fun next year, log on to www.denverrustlers.org.