Kids took a shot a riding sheep Saturday, June 7, 2008, in the Mutton Busting competition of the Perry County Community Rodeo in Altenburg, Mo. Kids took a shot a riding sheep Saturday, June 7, 2008, ...

SANTA FE, N.M. — It’s 30 seconds before his big rodeo ride, and Julian Apodaca looks like he wants to disappear under the wide brim of his white cowboy hat. He’s staring down at his boots, tugging at ...