Mutton Busting

Young children participate in the Mutton Busting competition during the 76th Annual National Livestock Show took place at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.Since its debut in 1948, the Arizona National has become a premier event for farmers and breeders to showcase the superior quality of their livestock. The show offers a platform for competition, breed promotion, education, and networking, as well as a marketplace for buying and selling animals. This year, ranchers and farmers from more than 40 states gathered to participate, underscoring the event’s reputation as a cornerstone of the agricultural community.  

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