Good questions! There are no standard rules for Mutton Bustin' competitions as these events are governed by the local rodeo board members. The majority of the events I have documented required a 6 second ride to be considered as a qualifying ride just like bull and bronc riding usually require an 8 second ride to earn a score. In these cases, the final score is based solely on time aboard. No points are awarded on the performance of the rider or sheep. For this rodeo, the announcer is allowed to assign points for each rider based on time aboard and the performance of the sheep as he sees fit. The most common rule in this event is usually set by the livestock contractor who limits the riders to weigh a maximum of 45 pounds. Parents are always required to be present with their competitors.
How are points awards? As in how long do they have to ride, and so on
Good questions! There are no standard rules for Mutton Bustin' competitions as these events are governed by the local rodeo board members. The majority of the events I have documented required a 6 second ride to be considered as a qualifying ride just like bull and bronc riding usually require an 8 second ride to earn a score. In these cases, the final score is based solely on time aboard. No points are awarded on the performance of the rider or sheep. For this rodeo, the announcer is allowed to assign points for each rider based on time aboard and the performance of the sheep as he sees fit. The most common rule in this event is usually set by the livestock contractor who limits the riders to weigh a maximum of 45 pounds. Parents are always required to be present with their competitors.