July 24 & 25, 2026 - ENTRIES OPEN JUNE 1, 2026

ENTRIES OPEN JUNE 1, 2026, and will remain open until filled

 Call 307-922-4054 for more information  - Please leave a message.

 ALL contestants in this event must wear protective gear, including a helmet and vest. You can bring your own, or we do have them available for use.

Contestant must ride for six(6) seconds. All rides will be timed. Rides not lasting six (6) seconds will not be given a score, but time will be recorded. Awards will be given based on scored rides first. If there are not three qualified rides, second and third place will be awarded by the next two longest ride times, respectively. Time will start when the animal crosses the plane of the chute gate.

Ropes will be provided for each rider. Contestants may NOT wrap any part of the rope around their hands. **Contestants can choose to ride without a rope if they choose. If they choose to ride without a rope, notify the chute help, and the sheep will be loaded without a rope.

 Judges will score each qualified ride. No negotiations over scores will be allowed. No score will be changed once given.

Entry:$25.00 (LATE ENTRIES $30)

Weight Limit: 50 lbs or less 

Age Limit: 6 years old

Payout Nightly:

1st Place-$25.00 & Buckle 

2nd Place-$25.00 

3rd Place-$15.00 

 **Draw results will be posted on Thursday, July 23, 2026, on the Red Desert Roundup Rodeo Website (www.rdrrodeo.com). It is the rider's responsibility to know which performance he/she is competing in. NO refunds will be given for missing a performance. Mutton Bustin' Rules.