Name: Tia Anna Begay 
Age: 13

Marital Status: I’m still daddy’s little girl
Family/Children: Father: John Begay   Brother(s): Shain Begay & Johnston Begay
Hometown: Rock Point Arizona
Native American Heritage: Navajo
Horses: Barrel Horses: Missy & Holly, Flicka and Messing Around
Pets that you own:  Horses, Cattle and 6 Chihuahuas
Rodeo Events Worked:  Barrel Racing, Pole Bending, Breakaway and sometimes steer riding and goat tying.
Association member of: CNRA, Akalii Yazhii  Non-member but compete at times, NNRCA, AIRCA, Indian Junior Rodeo Association

Rodeo Accomplishments: 2006, 2007 & 2008 IIFR Junior Barrel Racer Qualifier, 2007 Akalii Yazhi Champion Barrel Racer, 2008 Akalii Yazhi Runner-Up, 2006 Kid’s Rodeo Tour Queen

When did you start an interest in rodeo? 5 years old

What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy?  Basketball, Volleyball, Flag Football, Softball, Paintball, Golf and Bowling

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? When I fell off the stairs walking down the announcer stand losing my Navajo Burger. 

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Try your best and 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?  Find someone that is willing to help and support.  There are many rodeo contestants that are willing to help others. 

Are there any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? I hardly listen to music, because my father doesn’t like me to get hooked, especially the ones with bad words and influences negative behaviors. 

What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? Cowboy Way

What is your favorite music? To see you again by Hannah Montana (M.Cyrus)

What was your most memorable ride or run? When I ran a 17.00 flat in Kayenta Arizona on my new horse that I was barely getting use to.  

Who is your all time hero? My DAD
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo?. My Yaazhin (Uncle) Bennie Begay, World Champion Bareback Rider.   He has always been there to support me!

Barrel Racers that influenced me include Sammie Jo Boyd, Tia Bruisehead- who I was named after.  Barrel Racing Buddie: Charmayne Gene, Allisha Paul, Brittany James and my little mini me, Katelyn James.

Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo?  My Yaazhin, dad, mom, brothers, grandparents and aunties.