A child participates in “mutton busting” during the Abbotsford Extreme Rodeo on Saturday. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

A child participates in “mutton busting” during the Abbotsford Extreme Rodeo on Saturday. (Ben Lypka/Abbotsford News)

VIDEO & SLIDESHOW: Abbotsford Extreme Rodeo

Highlights from the first-ever event on Saturday

The first-ever Abbotsford Extreme Rodeo took over Exhibition Park on Saturday, with hundreds taking in the action.

Featured events included: mutton busting (children riding sheep), bull riding, the ring of fear and cowboy poker.

A planned freestyle bullfight did not occur, as conditions were declared to be unsafe for the participants.

Video by: Ben Lypka

Photos by: Ben Lypka

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