Rodeo Events

Mutton Bustin' and Other Children's Activities

Mutton bustin' is a children's event. The objective is for children to hang on and have fun. In some communities, the contestant who rides the sheep the farthest is awarded a buckle. In others, everyone receives a prize for participating, so that there are no winners or losers. Contestants in this event must wear a helmet. Most choose to wear hockey helmets.

Boys training for their riding events on the Peigan Reserve, 1994 Photograph by Morgan Baillargeon, CMC K94-1341

Houston Bruised Head, Kainai, bustin' his mutton, 1993 Photograph by Morgan Baillargeon CMC K93-3873

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