Ever Heard of Mutton Bustin'?

...well, I hadn't until last week. The local fair was going on then, so my hubby took the kiddos to it. They came across this mutton bustin' contest where little kids ride sheep and see who stays on the longest.

Anyway, my husband asked my almost 4 year old and almost 6 year old if they'd like to do it the next day. They both say yes. The next day comes and only my youngest, Conlan, goes through with it. Gabe was like, 'I change my mind.' Short for 'No way!'

Now Conlan hasn't even rode a horse yet(well maybe sat on one once) and he's definitely never ridden a sheep. I'm happy to say that in his age group ranging from 3 to 6 year olds, he made 1st place! I couldn't believe it.:)

He will be receiving a Mutton Bustin World Champion belt buckle too.:) He's pretty excited about getting that. He loves his cowboy boots and shirts already.:)

He was invited to come back the follow day to compete with all the 1st place winners. He didn't place that time but would have got 4th place if it placed that far.:)

He was also invited to compete in a big mutton bustin' competition going on in California! Man, they take this stuff seriously. Guess they are preparing them for the rodeo or something.

Just so ya know, the kids often fall off pretty hard so they all wore helmets and chest pads. Glad I wasn't there to see my baby go tumblin'. But I'm pretty happy with how well he did though.:)