Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

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Repost: Nicolas Diaz Help us wish Glory the mini horse a very happy birthday! Happy Birthday to @glory_the_mini We have been on amazing adventures; and we have so many adventures ahead of us. Love you my little fluffy pony!!

Jim and Gloria Austin gave me a tour of the museum they founded in 2001, in Fort Worth, Texas, proudly showing me exhibits about black cowboys like Bill Picket...t and the Buffalo Soldiers. "You know who that is?" Jim said, pointing at a photo of a black mustached black man posing next to a busted train heist. "That's Bass Reeves!" He said gleefully, referencing the legendary Oklahoma U.S. Marshall. This is one of the hundreds of pieces at the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum celebrating the legacies and contributions of cowboys of all races to western culture. Jim and Gloria started the museum in 2001 in a single room in the Renaissance Cultural Center. It now occupies an entire floor of a large building outside of the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The success and expansion of the museum are largely due to the support of the Museum's diverse Board of Directors over the years, and the national corporations and foundations who believe in the mission and vision of the Museum to be a beacon of light in helping communities learn and appreciate cultural diversity and inclusion, through the lives of the people the Museum highlights, under the leadership, business acumen and determination of Jim and Gloria Austin. Jim, a Texas real estate broker and owner of their company, Austin Company commercial Real Estate for close to 40 years; moved from New Jersey to Fort Worth, Texas, after graduating from Howard University. He didn't know anybody but fell in love with the people and the Texas attitude. Gloria, a Texas native, has been a critical asset to the museum's success, serving as Executive Director in charge of curating exhibits and answering questions from media and cultural institutions worldwide. Together as a team, the couple's ambitions for the museum are as big as Texas. Expansion of the physical space as well as bringing the museum online are part of their future vision. They also are creating a Hall of Fame Inductees Traveling Exhibition to bring the stories of cowboys of color to schools and universities around the country. #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM #LongLiveCowboys #LongLiveCowgirls + : @eightsecs feat. @nmwhmuseum

Volunteer Spotlight! As thousands of excited school children pour out of buses on the FWSSR grounds, they’re met by an amazing group of volunteers that comprise the School Tour Committee. Led by Regan Haggerty and Ashley Fierer, the group helps coordinate the popular program ensuring elementary school students enjoy an exciting and engaging experience that illustrates why livestock, and the people who care for them, play important roles in the welfare of everyone. Each year approximately 10,000 students from 135 classrooms participate in this popular program that’s as much educational as it is fun. No other program exemplifies the heart of the FWSSR’s mission more than School Tours. Haggerty and Fierer are proud of the roles they play with this successful program.

We are deeply saddened by the death of longtime Stock Show board member, Charlie Moncrief. Charlie served in a variety of capacities including livestock show superintendent, executive committee member and Secretary of the organization. He served for 47 years on the board of directors, a tenure exceeded only by Stock Show President Emeritus, Bob Watt. In addition to his legendary service, Charlie and Kit’s philanthropy has helped make the Stock Show, the Will Rogers Memorial Center and Dickies Arena shining examples of why Fort Worth is such an amazing and dynamic city. We salute Charlie’s dedication and service that went far beyond Fort Worth having served in the United States Marine Corps and as a U.S. Marshal and extend our sincere condolences to his family.

A salute to Stock Show Sponsor Reliant Energy . Individuals, foundations and corporations step up with money and manpower supporting the FWSSR’s objectives to provide great entertainment, competitions, and scholarships. Reliant Energy is shining example of community leadership and a proud major sponsor helping to keep the FWSSR legendary! Read more about how Reliant goes above and beyond in our Fall Newsletter: https://fwstockshow.azurewebsites.net/fall/9/

From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse," or, that's a lot of money for just a horse." They don't understand the distance traveled, th...e time spent, or the costs involved for "just a horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a horse." ... Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse," but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought about by "just a horse," and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of "just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day. If you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like "just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise." "Just a horse" brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled joy. "Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person. Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take long walks and look longingly to the future. So for me and folks like me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. "Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day. I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman/man." So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse" just smile, because they "just" don't understand. See more

Rafter G Rodeo Company has played a major role in the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo for the past 40 years. Neal Gay, founder of Rafter G Rodeo, began managing t...he Stock Show's rodeo performances in 1979. Rafter G is a rodeo family. Neal, Kay and their sons Pete, Donnie and Jim, along with their families, have all played an integral role in the company. Jim, their youngest son, is now manager, following in his father's footsteps and continuing the legacy of Rafter G Rodeo. The FWSSR salutes Rafter G Rodeo with this awesome mini-doc created and produced by Westsider Media.