April 26, 2024

Ringgold County Fair mutton bustin' photo package

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CNA photos by SCOTT VICKER

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Impact: Weston Adams, 7, of Mount Ayr kicks up dirt from the arena floor Monday night after falling off his sheep during the Ringgold County Fair mutton bustin' competition. Adams received a score of 36 on his ride, finishing two points behind winner Braxton McAlexander. More than 30 children competed in the contest.

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Tumble: Kenzie McAlexander, 4, falls to the ground Monday night after being bucked off the sheep she was riding during the Ringgold County Fair mutton bustin' competition. More than 30 children competed in the contest, with Braxton McAlexander winning with his score of 38.

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Hurdle: A sheep jumps over 8-year-old Cheyenne Baker Monday night during the Ringgold County Fair mutton bustin' competition. Baker's ride scored 15 points before she was bucked off and then hurdled by the sheep.

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Holding on: Jace Armstrong, 4, holds on tight to his sheep Monday night as 4-year-old Graham Phillips watches in the background while waiting his turn at the Ringgold County Fair mutton bustin' contest. Armstrong scored 14 points with his ride.

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Falling off: Emma Werner, 2, tries to spot her landing Monday night as she falls off a sheep during the Ringgold County Fair mutton bustin' contest. Werner was one of more than 30 children who competed in the contest, won by Braxton McAlexander with a score of 38.