Growing up in a neighborhood near a horse race track, Matthew loved horses. He would often, upon waking up in the morning, sit down our front door looking out and waiting for horses to walk by for their daily morning exercise. Even the caretakers of the horses knew him and would even let him saddle the horse and walk him back and forth. Hence, when the movie Toy Story was shown, he had an affinity with Woody, the cowboy doll. Now that he is almost eight, his love for horses has waned a little but his love for cowboys and the rodeo are still there. That’s why getting him National Finals Rodeo tickets would be a dream come true. He would surely be so excited about it, maybe a little anxious and scared for the cowboys, but Im sure he will be alright. The NFR is organized by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and is a 10 day event hosted usually by Wrangler Jeans. Since Matthew’s birthday is in December and the NFR is held each year in the first full week of December, it will be perfect!!!

Another event that would be awesome is the Cowboy Christmas, which is held simultaneously with the NFR. It is usually held in the Las Vegas Convention Center.

And tip for fans: Since the rodeo uses special dirt, it is stored year after year for re-use.

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