Los Angeles Times

Mutton bustin’: the Little League of rodeo country

SANTA FE, N.M. — It’s 30 seconds before his big rodeo ride, and Julian Apodaca looks like he wants to disappear under the wide brim of his white cowboy hat. He’s staring down at his boots, tugging at ...
Southeast Missourian

Mutton Busting

Kids took a shot a riding sheep Saturday, June 7, 2008, in the Mutton Busting competition of the Perry County Community Rodeo in Altenburg, Mo. Kids took a shot a riding sheep Saturday, June 7, 2008, ...
Noozhawk

Rodeo Days Features Mutton Bustin’, Miss Rodeo California, and Honoree Josiah Jenkins

Santa Barbara Rodeo Days take to the ring Aug. 1-3 at Earl Warren Showgrounds with the PRCA ProRodeo events, and Miss Rodeo California Janae Wallace making special appearances at all three rodeo ...
PBS

Baa Baa Buckaroos continue Mutton Bustin’ tradition at Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo

The controversial rodeo tradition of Mutton Bustin', which involves young children riding sheep for as long as possible, has been a mainstay at the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo for decades, and offers ...