PHOTOS: Competition kicks into high gear at the Pea Ridge Mule Jump

October 14, 2018 at 8:00 a.m.

Ron Smith of Avoca leads his mule, Bullseye, over the jump at 45 inches Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, to secure their win in the 51-and-over jumper class in the 30th annual Pea Ridge Mule Jump. The event featured several halter and jumper classes as well as vendors and music. Visit nwadg.com/photos to see more photographs from the event.
Ron Smith of Avoca leads his mule, Bullseye, over the jump at 45 inches Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, to secure their win in the 51-and-over jumper class in the 30th annual Pea Ridge Mule Jump. The event featured several halter and jumper classes as well as vendors and music. Visit nwadg.com/photos to see more photographs from the event.

Competitors from surrounding states came together Saturday to take part in the Pea Ridge Mule Jump.

Riders competed in several halter and jumping classes and had fun with barrel and flag races during the 30th annual event held east of downtown Pea Ridge.

The event has grown from a few hundred spectators to an estimated 3,000 for last year's event to watch more than 40 mules compete for $4,000 in prize money.

The event features live music and 100 vendors selling food and Ozark-themed gifts.

NW News on 10/15/2018

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