- At the Broncos, kids were able to show off their mutton-busting skills for fans
- The National Western Stock Show & Rodeo returns to Denver from January 6 to 21
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Bizarre footage shows children climbing and riding sheep during half-time of the Denver Broncos’ home game against the Cleveland Browns, as the rodeo season approaches in America.
The Broncos let kids show off their mutton-busting skills as the team led 14-6 at halftime Sunday at Empower Field at Mile High.
‘LET’S RIDE!’ the NFL captioned the tweet of the footage, using Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson’s famous catchphrase.
“The most Denver tranquil experience you could imagine.”
The first child in the video held his sheep for barely five seconds and landed on the grid after sliding off the animal’s side while wearing a helmet.
On Sunday a youngster was helped onto his sheep, but stayed on top for barely five seconds
The next candidate for the best mutton-breaking skills during the game had a similar result, although the child ended up dangerously in the path of the sheep, because it was descended from him. To everyone’s relief, the youngster was immediately back on his feet and appeared to be fine, without sustaining any injuries.
The third and final child featured in the footage was the star of halftime, holding his sheep until it reached the end zone. His drive started around the 30-yard line.
“That last kid never, EVER let go,” a user on X, formerly known as Twitter, said of the youngster’s actions.
A kid held his sheep all the way to the Broncos end zone after starting at the 30-yard line
“The kid is having a great time,” said another, while another described the child who held on to his sheep until the end as a “real rider.”
The National Western Stock Show & Rodeo will be held from January 6 to 21 next year to celebrate Denver’s rich roots.
The location has also been a cherished Colorado tradition since 1906.
The largest rodeo in the US and Canada is Cheyenne Frontier Day, known to rodeo fans during the ‘Daddy of ’em All’.