Mutton Bustin’ is an exciting activity that gives children a taste of rodeo excitement. Children cling to the backs of woolly sheep, aiming to stay on for as long as possible.
Mutton Bustin will be opened for registration from July 1 – July 7 ONLY. Payment is due at the time of registration – no refunds or transfers.
What You Need to Know:
• Registration will only be offered online (Open from July 1-7 ONLY)
• Mutton Bustin’ is open to kids aged 5-7
• Rider must be under 50 lbs. wearing the clothes and footwear they will ride in. Weigh-ins take place at check-in. (For the safety of the animals, no exceptions will be made for a child weighing over 50.00 lbs.)
• Each session is limited to 40 kids
• Entry fee is $25. Entry fee is due to registration and is non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Participation waiver must be signed before the ride, during online pre-registration
• Like professional rodeo events, time and score count, but all these aspiring cowboys and cowgirls receive a participation ribbon
• Sorry, pardner, no re-rides, and the judge’s decision is final
What to Wear
Long-sleeved shirts and pants are required. Boots or tennis shoes, NO SANDALS or open-toed shoes allowed. Riders will be weighed in what they wear to ride. A safety vest & helmet are provided and must be worn by the rider. No spurs and riders must ride forward.
Finalists
The top 8 scores of each Mutton Bustin’ session will be able to ride at the ticketed rodeo performance later that day.
2025 Mutton Bustin Schedule
Saturday, July 26:
- 1 – 1:30 PM: Weigh-ins at Indoor Arena Ticketing Office
- 2:00 PM: Rides in Outdoor Arena
Thursday, July 31:
- 2-2:30 PM: Weigh-ins at Indoor Arena Ticketing Office
- 3:00 PM: Rides in Outdoor Arena
Friday, August 1:
- 1-1:30 PM: Weigh-ins at Indoor Arena Ticketing Office
- 2 PM: Rides in Outdoor Arena
Saturday, August 2:
- 1-1:30 PM: Weigh-ins at Indoor Arena Ticketing Office
- 2 PM: Rides in Outdoor Arena
Sunday, August 3:
- 9-9:30 AM: Weigh-ins at Indoor Arena Ticketing Office
- 10 AM: Rides in Outdoor Arena