About Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds Mutton Busting

Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds Mutton Busting League

The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds Mutton Busting League was created to give more kids in our community the opportunity to experience the excitement of mutton busting. Due to overwhelming interest and high demand, many young riders were unable to participate in many local rodeos — so we brought the league to life to ensure all buckaroos have a chance to join in on the fun.

After an overwhelmingly successful first year, we are proud to welcome riders and families back for Year Two of the league in 2025. Year One showcased incredible participation, sportsmanship, and cowboy spirit, and we are excited to build on that momentum. Each rider is celebrated throughout the season with participation ribbons at every round, special giveaways, and opportunities to earn trophies for the Top 5 highest ride times, as well as a Best Dressed award.

More than just competition, the Mutton Busting League is about fun, confidence-building, and community. We invite you and your child to be part of this exciting league, cheer on our little cowboys and cowgirls, and help make each event a memorable experience.

The Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds is proud to offer this opportunity, and we can’t wait to see all of our young riders in action. Saddle up and get ready for a wild ride!

2025 Round winners

Round 1 - July 26th

Round 2 - August 2nd

1st Place - Mason McCoy

2nd Place - Emmett Brillhart

3rd Place - John Summers

4th Place Reserve - Vannah Barcus

5th Place Reserve - Drake McCoy Arretche

Round 2 - August 2nd

1st Place - Uriah Avalos

2nd Place - Ryker Lanier

3rd Place - Erik Baca

4th Place Reserve - Mason McCoy (already placed)

5th Place Reserve - Toby Koehler

6th Place Reserve - Mason Boren

Round 3 - September 6th

1st Place - Mason McCoy (already placed)

2nd Place - Gus Dudley

3rd Place - Toby Koehler (already placed)

4th Place - Jake Haycock

5th Place - Kash Contente

6th Place - Penelope Bohna-Martin

7th Place - Peyton Jenkins

Final - October 25th

Round 3 - September 6th

Qualifiers:

Mason McCoy - Reserve Champion

Emmett Brillhart

John Summers

Vannah Barcus

Drake McCoy Arretche

Uriah Avalos

Ryker Lanier - Champion

Erik Baca

Toby Koehler

Mason Boren

Gus Dudley

Jake Haycock

Kash Contente

Penelope Bohna-Martin

Peyton Jenkins

Reserves:

1st: Wyatt Antonsen

2nd: Savannah Garrison

3rd: Scarlett Parker

Information, Rules, and Placments

Information

Due to an overwhelming amount of sign-ups, we have had to limit entries.
Riders must be under 60 lbs.
Each rider who is entered gets a t-shirt and a participation ribbon when they do not advance.
The top 3 riders of the round (day) receive a trophy.
Entry fees must be collected prior to riding and to secure your spot.
The parent must sign a ride waiver form.
Rider entry fee is $50, re-ride is $30 with 1 free adult gate entry. Paid re-rides are not guaranteed.
Gate entry is $5 per adult, $3 with military ID/senior, 17 and younger FREE.
There will be 3 or 5 different judges per round (day). All judges are volunteers and chosen at random and not duplicated per round.
No refunds.
Pop-ups, chairs, and coolers are welcome - NO DOGS. NO GLASS. NO ALCOHOL.
The snack bar will be open.
Registration is open until 30 minutes prior to event start time or until max riders is reached.

Rules

The order of riders will be announced 2-3 days prior to the event.
Riders must sign in at least 30 minutes before the event starting for weigh-in and introduction at the stage.
Re-rides are acceptable, only 1 per round (day), and must be paid before the ride. The higher of the two rides will be recorded. Re-rides are not guaranteed.
Riders may participate in all three rounds (dates).
The ride score is based on 60% of the ride length, 30% on performance, and 10% on attire.
Only one adult must remain in the arena with rider at all times.
No ropes, spurs, or any other tack are allowed on the sheep. Bareback only.

Placements

Top 3 riders from each round (event day) will advance to the championship round.
To ensure 9 riders advance to the championship round, trophies will still be awarded according to placement each round; however, if they have already advanced to the championship round, an additional qualifier will be selected based on the next highest score.

Frequently ASked Questions About mutton busting

How much does my child have to weight?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

How much does my child have to weight?

Children 60 lbs. and under qualify to ride. Anything over, the child will be disqualified for the safety of the sheep. Yes, even 1lb over is not acceptable.

How old does my child have to be?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

How much does my child have to weight?

Children between the ages of 4-8 qualify to ride if they meet the weight requirment.

What does my child have to wear to ride?

Your child must ride in closed-toe shoes and pants. We recommend long sleeves. If your child does not have a helmet and safety vest, one will be provided. Bicycle helmets are acceptable.

What are the rules of mutton busting?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

There are no set rules, children may ride the sheep forward or backward and hold on for as long as possible.

Are spurs allowed?

What are the rules of mutton busting?

How are the rides scored?

Spurs are absolutely not allowed.

How are the rides scored?

What are the rules of mutton busting?

How are the rides scored?

Judges score based on time 60%, performance is 30%, and outfit is 10%.

How much does it cost to ride?

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

How much does it cost to ride?

First ride is $50, if a re-ride is awarded by the judge, the rider may choose to ride again for free. If the rider chooses to re-ride on their own, additional $30 per ride, but not guaranteed.

How is a re-ride awarded?

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

How much does it cost to ride?

Re-rides are only awarded if the animal chooses not to exit the gate or lies down immediately out of the gate. The judges have the final call. Flag will be waived.

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

Yes, re-rides are available once per round, per day. An additional $30 per re-ride is required but not guaranteed.

About Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds Mutton Busting

Coarsegold Rodeo Grounds Mutton Busting League

Sign up for the Buckaroo Mutton Bustin' League

2026 Mutton busting schedule

Round 1 - June 13th

Round 1 - June 13th

Round 1 - June 13th

Round 2 - July 25th

Round 1 - June 13th

Round 1 - June 13th

Round 3 - August 15th

Round 3 - August 15th

Round 3 - August 15th

Final - October 24th

Round 3 - August 15th

Round 3 - August 15th

2025 Round winners

Round 1 - July 26th

Round 2 - August 2nd

Round 2 - August 2nd

Round 2 - August 2nd

Round 2 - August 2nd

Round 2 - August 2nd

Round 3 - September 6th

Round 3 - September 6th

Round 3 - September 6th

Final - October 25th

Round 3 - September 6th

Round 3 - September 6th

Mutton Busters

Information, Rules, and Placments

Information

Rules

Placements

Frequently ASked Questions About mutton busting

How much does my child have to weight?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

How much does my child have to weight?

How old does my child have to be?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

How much does my child have to weight?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

What are the rules of mutton busting?

What are the rules of mutton busting?

What does my child have to wear to ride?

Are spurs allowed?

What are the rules of mutton busting?

How are the rides scored?

How are the rides scored?

What are the rules of mutton busting?

How are the rides scored?

How much does it cost to ride?

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

How much does it cost to ride?

How is a re-ride awarded?

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

How much does it cost to ride?

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

How many times are the sheep rid?

How many times are the sheep rid?

Can rider choose to re-ride on their own?

Do you ride the sheep bareback?

How many times are the sheep rid?

Do you ride the sheep bareback?

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