The Stranger

Can Mutton Busting Save America’s Overprotected Kids?

Kelly O ALSO, WTF IS MUTTON BUSTING? (According to event organizer “Tommy G,” it’s the answer to what’s ailing American children.) “Tommy G” is the king of mutton busting, and he says the unusual ...

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo starts tonight; here’s what you can expect

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo kicks off at the Norris Penrose Event Center on Tuesday, July 14. Gates ...
The Gazette

Mutton bustin’ kids delight crowd at National Western Stock Show

Most kids walked out of the arena at the National Western Stock Show Monday night with a mouthful of dirt and a handful of wool. Not 7-year-old Quinn Adams. Her sheep just strolled out into the arena ...
Yahoo! Sports

Born to bust: Kids get first rodeo experience through Laramie County Fair’s mutton bustin’

CHEYENNE — It’s never too early to get kids started in the rodeo world. At least that seemed to be the prevailing thought among the adults Tuesday evening at the Archer Complex arena. This ...
Yahoo

A lifetime of lessons: How mutton bustin' at the Houston Rodeo helped inspire Y'all Street leaders

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Jiana Morris hangs onto the sheep while doing mutton busting at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Park in Houston, Tuesday, ...
Houston Chronicle

What is Mutton Bustin'? And how can kids get involved?

Mutton bustin' is a rite of passage for many young Texans as well as a beloved tradition at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. But people who aren't familiar with the event might be asking: what is ...

Kids compete in mutton busting at the Dallas County Fair

The Dallas County Fair is held in Adel and runs through Saturday, July 11. Mutton busting was held Thursday, July 9.
KHOU 11

Mutton bustin' competitor talks about what it's like to ride on a sheep

HOUSTON — When the kids grab the wool, it's time to tune in. Mutton bustin' is one of the most popular events at RodeoHouston each night. The crowd cheers for the little cowboys and cowgirls brave ...
Yahoo! Sports

Blythewood Rodeo thrills with bull riding, family events, and mutton busting competition

The dirt flew and the crowd roared Friday night as the 17th annual Blythewood Rodeo returned to the Midlands, bringing thousands out for an evening of high-energy entertainment and family fun. From ...
Houston Press

What’s More Houston Than Mutton Bustin’?

Children must be 5 or 6 years old to compete in mutton bustin' at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. Credit: Photo by RodeoHouston The rules of the eight-second ride are simple: hold on for dear ...

Saddle up for a cause: Duncan Noon Lions Club sets eyes on its 52nd Open Rodeo

An open rodeo will continue to saddle up and raise funds for eye care and scholarships at the end of June. Duncan Noon Lions Club will rope in its 52nd Open Rodeo when gates open at 6 p.m. Thursday, ...