Name: Shay Whitney        
Age: 30 ish, haha
Marital Status: Married               
Family/Children: Husband Trooper Whitney, 2 children, 2 step children.  Sorrel Whitney, Kade Healy, Keevan Holloway, and Angelina Holloway-Whitney
Hometown: Tsuu T’ina Nation     
Native American Heritage: Metis 
Horses: Rowdy and Cree (barrel horses) and Paige (prospect)
Pets that you own: 4 dogs, 2 cats and 10 horses
Rodeo Events Worked: Barrel Racing
Association member of: NCRA, RRCA, IRCA,NANCA, FCA, ABRA, Turn Burn N’ Earn and Tsuu T’ina Nation Gymkhana Club
Rodeo Accomplishments: Well, I’ve just started running again recently, and have young horses.  My gelding has been placing me, so that’s a GREAT accomplishment! When I was younger, I won many titles at local rodeos and jr. Rodeos.

When did you start an interest in rodeo? When I was 12. I wanted to be a bull rider!! Started barrel racing at 12.  Quit after I had children and just jumped back into it last year.
What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? I don’t participate in other sports, but enjoy watching my kids play ball, volleyball, hockey and basketball. 
What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? My friends’ shirt buttons popped and came WIDE open after her run on her way home...since then, I always wear a tank top under my shirt!
What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Keep trying.  If you feel you aren’t good enough, or fast enough, keep going!!  It will come eventually!  Think positive! Have fun!
What advice would you give to Indian youth who wanted to participate in
rodeo but didn’t have the resources or support to get involved? Well on our reserve, youth have the opportunity to get involved by going to the Agirplex.  There is a rodeo program there.  Marvin Dodginghorse, Wright Bruisedhead and Darryl Crowchild are excellent mentors for youth.  If you don’t have that opportunity, then just try to ask someone!  Most people are willing to help the younger generation get involved in rodeo! Find a hero, and attach yourself to him/her!
Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? Eye of the Tiger and Ride Em High, Ride Em Low
What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? Money, haha.  Events running on time, more youth events. More spectators.
What are/is your favorite western movie? Seabiscuit, An Unfinished Life, Young Guns 1 & 2, 310 to Yuma.
What is your favorite music? Country and rap. Anything with a good beat!
What was your most memorable ride or run? My most memorable run was in High River at an ABRA.  It was the first time I actually let my young horse run and WOW...he surprised the heck out of me...gave me lots of confidence!
Who is your all time hero? Gid Garsted and Leslie Schlosser
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? My husband Trooper, Marvin Dodginghorse, Wright Bruisedhead, Darryl Crowchild and Lacy Runner and my daughter Sorrel...all great cowboys/cowgirls!
Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo? My family and friends...and Reverse RW Mobile Steam Pressure Washing for sponsoring me!