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Alameda County board bans ‘‘mutton‑busting’’ sheep‑riding at county rodeo events
Summary
After a year of study and public debate, the Alameda County Board of Supervisors adopted an ordinance prohibiting sheep‑riding ("mutton‑busting") at rodeo events in unincorporated Alameda County; the measure passed 3–1 with one member excused amid testimony from animal‑welfare and agricultural speakers.
The Alameda County Board of Supervisors approved an ordinance on Nov. 19 that amends the county code to prohibit the practice commonly called "mutton‑busting" — children riding sheep at rodeo events — in unincorporated Alameda County.
The second reading and adoption of the ordinance (item 18) followed public testimony from both sides. Eric Mills, coordinator for Action for Animals, told the board the ban would "protect children" and "protect animals," urging supervisors to back the amendment. Agricultural and rodeo…
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