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Mutton Bustin' Entry Form

ENTRY FEE:
$30 EARLY Entries will be taken ONLINE ONLY - Feb. 1st thru April April 15th 2026
$35 Entries will be taken at sign-up on Saturday, April 18th – CASH ONLY.
CONTEST DATE:
Friday, April 17, 2026 during Hat Brand Bull Riding (Limited to first 20 entries, must be pre-paid by credit card on line only – usually fills the first day)
Saturday, April 18, 2026 - BOOKS Open CASH ONLY , Pre-registered Check-in from 9:30 a.m. – 12 noon
Start Riding at 11:00 a.m.
FINALS: Saturday, April 18, 2026 Top 10 to Short Round – during the Bull Riding

Awards:
1.Champion and Reserve - Buckles
2.Prizes to all contestants in short round. (Finals)
Release and Waiver of Liability Agreement
Please Select Only One Option Below
Saturday - Mutton Bustin' Early Registration
Apr 18, 2026
$30.00
Rules:
  1. Ages 3 to 7 - Contestant must not weigh more than 60 lbs.
  2. Long sleeves required
  3. Must wear pants
  4. Closed toed shoes
  5. Helmet and vest MUST BE WORN (we can provide helmet and vest)
  6. If the Mutton Bustin’ Chairperson determines that a child is emotionally and/or physically unable to safely ride and there is a legitimate concern of serious injury to the child and/or sheep, then the said Chairperson reserves the right to disallow the ride. The decision of the Chairperson is final.
  7. Only the contestant gets in free. Parents and all other spectators will have to pay the gate admission.
  8. NO REFUNDS for any reason.
  9. Only one parent/guardian is allowed in the arena area with their child. WARNING: There is an inherent risk of injury or death when farm animal activities are held. The Parent/Guardian voluntarily assumes all risks related to this event and the Galveston County Fair & Rodeo shall not be held liable for the health and safety of the parent/guardian. The parent/guardian must sign a waiver when checking in their child for this event or child will not be able to participate and no refunds will be issued.
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