We might have a natural sheep rider in our family. Seriously, Shane placed last year at the fair and we did not even know what Mutton Bustin was until I saw my child riding a sheep out of a gate. This year we knew what to expect, but did not actually think he would do as well again. Well, out of about 20 riders, Shane placed 2nd!!! He really wanted 1st and has asked to go back and try again, because he really wants the belt buckle that you get if you win the whole fair. We were thrilled with 2nd. Especially, since right out of the gate his sheep hooked left and ran straight into the fence instead of running straight. The judges agreed it was not a fair run and put him right back on another sheep to do it again. He had hurt his elbow and looked up at me with teary eyes but grabbed on to the new sheep and took off again. He rode the new sheep all the way across the ring, half on the underside of the sheep but he was still holding on. We were very proud of our tough kid.
Looking tough
Still looking tough, well Shane looks tough. Myann just looks cute.
Anders and Tina watching
Shane getting loaded on to his sheep
First run, you can see the sheep cutting left
Shane standing, but I could tell he was upset.
Take 2
Holding on top from underneath
Winners Podium
Then there is Myann - another tough trooper. She told us she wanted to do Mutton Bustin too. Last year she was too young and I was not comfortable with her doing something I had never seen before. This year I agreed but honestly thought she would back down last minute. I told Brian to sign her up and pay the fee because it needed to be her decision and not ours. Well, boy did she surprise us. That girl did not bat and eye. Even after watching one kid after another topple off the sheep, she got right on and held on for dear life. She rocked it and made it half way across the pen. She did a full flip off the sheep and did not shed a single tear. She had a ton of dirt in her hair but came out smiling.
Getting ready and holding on to some wool in the pen
Falling off but still holding on
Our kids are amazing, so proud that they are always willing to try something new.
We also enjoyed the fair activities: rides, food, pulley jump, and exhibits. Last night with Tina too.
Myann looked pretty scared, but kept asking to go higher.
Poor Anders, this was the only thing he was able to do all night.
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