Mutton bustin' dates to the 1960s ... that and the gate opening—letting Birdie and the sheep out from the chute—takes about 11 hours. I lived through Birdie's entire life in that moment.

The ABC Pro Rodeo is about to celebrate their 82nd year. Tracie Evans, director and arena manager, says an event like this ...

Two young cowgirls had 95+ point rides Saturday night during the Mutton Busting competition at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo ...

The 89-year-old event runs July 6-11 this year, and in addition to the usual bareback bronc riding, team roping and barrel racing — and, of course, mutton bustin' for the young'uns, along with a ...

Mutton busting just may be the gateway for future cowgirls ... After the kids are suited up, they'll load up on a sheep in a chute. Once the gate opens, it's time to ride. The goal is to hang on for ...

BANG! The metal gate slams open. A black bull bucks in a violent seesaw. A 19-year-old cowboy crashes into the arena dirt, ...