I have been coming to the Cowboys of Color National Finals Rodeo for the last five years here in TX. I am a member of the Mahogany Cowgirls of California. We participate in rodeos and parades all the time. This rodeo lacked a lot.
1. Competitors were poor in their catagories. Most of them appeared as though this was their first time participating in a competitive activity.
2. The time for each competitor in all events should have been displayed on the screen for the audience to observe the rankings....not just the commentator stating the rankings. This would have kept the audience engaged in the event.
3. Usually, the audience wear western attire. Very few people did. This definitely adds to the atmosphere of the occasion.
4. There were no souvenir booths.