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Mutton busting was first introduced by Jack Daines at the Daines Ranch Pro Rodeo, near Innisfail, Alberta, Canada in the early 1960s. He wanted an event that would keep the younger kids from riding the rougher stock. He brought some of the family sheep to the bucking chutes. [4] [5]
Jun. 19—The first crowd-pleaser of the Rodeo de Santa Fe's opening night came early as 22 kids as young as 4 somersaulted off the backs of sheep twice their size during the popular mutton ...
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In this 2013 Telegraph file photo, Aaron Gates, then 6, comes out of the chute on his sheep during the Mutton Bustin’ competition at the Georgia National Fair. Events
Mutton busting is the first step into the world of rodeo for the young rodeo enthusiasts. During this event, sheep are held still, mainly in a chute, while a small child is placed on them. The sheep is released and the child is "timed" for how long they can stay on. They are then given a score based on their performance and time.
Children interested in pursuing bull riding have traditionally been started riding sheep, called mutton busting, prior to moving to bulls or steers. According to 12-year-old rider Caleb Griego, "staying on a sheep is more about squeezing with your legs and leaning to the front. Riding a bull takes a lot more technique.
Mutton Bustin Mania on Monday, Sept. 16 in the Amarillo National Center welcomes all kids who would like the opportunity to qualify for Mutton Bustin' in the PRCA rodeo performances, Sept. 19-21.
Lamb is the most expensive of the three types, and in recent decades, sheep meat has increasingly only been retailed as "lamb", sometimes stretching the accepted distinctions given above. The stronger-tasting mutton is now hard to find in many areas, despite the efforts of the Mutton Renaissance Campaign in the UK.