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SD State Championship Mutton Bustin'

Date: Aug 23 - Aug 27, 2021

Location(s):

Livestock Show Arena (south of Soule Building)

Category(s):

Annual Central States Fair

Kids Entertainment

Registation closes August 18, 2021 or until full.

Youth ages 3 to 6 years of age have a chance to participate in the SD State Mutton Bustin' Championships. Prelims take place Monday-Thursday at 4:30 pm. The top 2 riders from each performance will move on to the Finals Friday Night in the Livestock Show Ring at 5:00 pm. Each finalist will receive two tickets to the PRCA Rodeo for either Friday or Saturday Night.

Rules:

Children must be between 3-6 years of age

To ensure the safety of the animals, children need to weigh less than 60 lbs.

The child will be given the opportunity to ride a sheep for a six (6) second time. Whistle will sound at the end of the ride. Points will be given on amount of time child stays on the sheep, the judge's decision being final on points for those who stay on the full six (6) Seconds.

Helmets are MANDATORY and available, mouthpieces are optional.

Pre-Registration is required for the mutton bustin'.

*please note: all mutton bustin' forms require a signed and notarized liability release form" prior to participating in the event.

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MUST complete and have night of ride

Mutton Bustin' Release Form

SD State Championship Mutton Bustin'

MUST complete and have night of ride

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