Mutton Bustin / Stick Horse

website_mutton2007_rcr_256.jpgHold on tight! Mutton Bustin is a crowd favorite, and proves little cowboys and cowgirls can hold on for eight seconds, just like the real ones! Mutton Bustin is a fun-filled competition where a few lucky youngsters have the chance to ride on the back of a running sheep for six seconds. Children ages 5-7 and under 55 pounds are eligible to participate in the contest which will take place during all three rodeo performances.

Ariat Boots Presents the Ak-Sar-Ben's River City Roundup Mutton Bustin Tour

Want to be crowned the regional Mutton Bustin Champion? Or do you know a youngster that wants to ride during the big show at ARCR? Hereís your chance to participate in the first annual Ariat Mutton Bustin Tour! Qualifying events will take place at five different rodeos throughout the 2008 summer. One winner from each rodeo will qualify for the tour finals, which will take place during the Saturday, Sept. 27th performance at ARCR.

The Qualifying Rodeos include:

  • Wahoo, NE
  • Sidney, IA
  • Dayton, IA
  • Sept. 25th Performance ARCR
  • Sept. 26th Performance ARCR

For full rules and regulations and how to be entered in one of the qualifying tour stops, please contact the participating rodeo.

To be entered in one of the first two performances at ARCR, a sign-up will take place. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to visit one of the following places starting August 1, 2008 and enter their child's name in a random drawing that will take place August 25, 2008. Selected participants will be notified by September 1, 2008.

Stick Horse

websitestick_horse.jpgTo be entered in the stick horse rodeo, a sign-up will take place. Parents and guardians will have the opportunity to visit one of the following places starting August 1, 2008 and enter their childís name in a random drawing that will take place August 25, 2008. Selected participants will be notified by September 1, 2008.