LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Sixty Clark County School District kids with special needs learned from some of the best cowboys and cowgirls in the world through a special interactive program called Exceptional Rodeo.

Alex Eschelman reports from NFR's Exceptional Rodeo: Exceptional Rodeo: Kids with Special Needs Bond with NFR Cowboys and Cowgirls

“Exceptional Rodeo has helped more than 12,000 kids, and that’s 12,000 smiles," said Exceptional Rodeo principal Adam Dario.

There were grins from ear to ear as the kids reunited with some of their athletes they look forward to seeing every year.

"It brings it to life for her; it's like her highlight of the year," one local parent said.

From learning how to rope, barrel race and bull ride, the kids walk away from the event feeling confident.

“I got a

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