Mutton Busting -
New for 2026! Mutton Busting will be in the grandstand as part of the Bulls & Barrels Grandstand Show on Friday July 17th.
Pre-registered Mutton Busting participants do NOT need to pay to enter. However participants must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Event Performance Details
Event Performance Rules:
Pre-registered Mutton Busting participants do NOT need to pay to enter. However participants must be accompanied by a paying adult.
Event Performance Details
- All participates must be registered by 6:30 pm on the day of the show.
- Pre-registration required to be eligible for prizes.
- This is a Fun Show – no classes, divisions, or “winners”, Great prizes for all participants.
Event Performance Rules:
- All contestants must be at least 4 years of age, and cannot exceed 55 lbs.
- All Contestants will be provided with a riding helmet and protective vest to wear during the Event. Contestants must wear this gear to participate in the Event, and Contestants’ parents/legal guardians are responsible for ensuring Contestants properly use this gear.
- Contestants are required to wear a long-sleeve shirt, jeans and closed toed shoes to participate in the Event. Contestants must be in full dress code upon arrival to the Event arena or they forfeit the opportunity to participate.
- Spurs and hats are not allowed.
- Contestants are not allowed to choose an animal. (They must ride the animal assigned to them).
- Contestants are limited to one (1) ride.
- Contestants are not allowed to ride with “bull ropes” or other ropes and must ride facing forward.
- Contestants have the ability to choose to ride with one hand or two, sitting straight up with free arm in the air or laying down holding on with both hands.
- Only one (1) parent or legal guardian of a Contestant will be allowed on the Event arena floor during the Contestant’s performance.
- This parent or legal guardian must be the parent or legal guardian who signed the Application and Participant Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement for Contestant’s participation in the Event. Parents/legal guardians and Contestants’ guest must conduct themselves in a respectful and good sportsmanlike manner toward all Contestants to avoid disqualification of their Contestant and removal from the Event arena.
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