A group of Texan rodeo-goers had seen mutton bustin’ at an event in San Antonio, and, seeing its potential as a fan favorite, formed a task force to pitch the tradition to Houston rodeo executives.

Spending a few days eating turkey legs, watching piglet races and ‘mutton bustin’ at the world’s largest rodeo and livestock ...

Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek speaks with Mutton Bustin’ chairman Brad Miller and a young contestant about the fan-favorite rodeo event where kids compete to stay on bucking sheep the longest.

You're damn right this is a story about mutton bustin'. It started last year when my wife, kids and I visited the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo. It was a Saturday, it was way too packed and ...

Winds whipped against the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's mutton bustin' arena Tuesday, but 5-year-old Jiana Morris sat resolute as she awaited her woolen steed. The Houston native swapped her ...

Five- and 6-year-olds will don their belt buckles and cowboy hats on opening day Tuesday at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the ever-popular mutton bustin’. Registration is closed for ...

Great Day Houston's Carlos Hernandez stopped by the rodeo grounds, and quickly realized he might be a little too old to join ...

The 2025 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo saw record participation, with 33,142 livestock entries and 5,387 horse show entries—the highest since 2003. The competitions showcased ...

Mason Dillingham of Houston won the Mutton Bustin' competition on Friday night at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. (Video courtesy of RodeoHouston/CW39) ...