Santa Barbara Fiesta Days Rodeo

Ok, well once a year it's time for Fiesta here in Santa Barbara. Lots of festivties, food and fun! Anyway, when it's Fiesta, there's always a rodeo. Now I basically grew up in the city but my girlfriend Melissa, grew up on a ranch so she really enjoys rodeos and now I do too! It just amazes me to see these brave souls ride the bucking broncos and the bulls, I know I couldn't!

One of our favorite events is the mutton bustin! Get this... a bunch of kids get all decked out in their best Fiesta/cowboy outfits, then they get voted on by crowd applause as to who has the best costume on. Here's the best part... now they all line up and ride these huge sheep and see who can stay on the longest! It's so much fun to watch, I just die laughing!

Sometimes the kid wins and makes it for the whole ride but there are the ones that bite the dust right from the start! They get up after they wipe out and brush off the dust and the crowds love it! The kids are watched closely and have protective gear on but I know I'd be scarred for life after wiping out for the first time. The kids love it and can't wait to get out there while they wait watching in the stands! Too much fun!