Name: Bobby Louis
Age: 23

Marital Status: single

Family/Children: mom, dad , 2 brothers and 2 sisters

Hometown: Vernon, BC

Native American Heritage: Okanagan

Horses:  Repeat, Arizona And Juice

Pets that you own: a rotwiler named Shilo

Rodeo Events Worked: Team Roping, Calf Roping and Steer Wrestling

Association member of: BCRA, CPRA, Pro West, Indian rodeo

Rodeo Accomplishments: 3x BC high school champion team roper, 2003 WIREA runner up champion Team roper, BCRA south zone champion Tie down and team roper, 6 BCRA finals qualifications in both tie down and team roping, INFR 2003 Qualifier in the Team roping.

When did you start an interest in rodeo? Guess from the day i was born

What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? hockey and golf

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? oh there has been a few over the years that stand out such as in the calf ropin i actually had a calf get around me and I got wrapped up in my rope tying my arms up.

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Stay in school continue your education, rodeo is a great way to meet new people from all over the country there is no other better lifestyle. 

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? Go find where people that do rodeo people always seem to be willing to lend a helping hand. For instance when I moved to Alberta one winter I had no horses to ride but really wanted to  Wright Bruisedhead would lend me a horse and rope. Dont be afraid to go up and ask someone to help you.

Are there any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope?   usually anything new age rock, anything fast. I like stuff like offspring or system of a down...that usually gets my motor going 

What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos?   A few things more professional, more money, and I love to see more of an audience at rodeos then I have been seeing.

What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? Lonesom dove, The cowboys.

What is your favorite music? I like anything that catches my ear.
What was your most memorable ride or run?   Probably my first high school title my partner missed his first loop, and it was a bad steer to do that on a little wild and I pulled off a impossible shot to rope two feet with tenths of a second under the time limit.

Who is your all time hero?  My Dad and brother

What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo?  The most would be my brother Ben when he accomplished so much CPRA Canadian Championships and 3 or 4 trips to the CFR , he's always been the one who pushes me to reach that level.

Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo?  Yes, I'd like to Thank Vernon Watkin motors for being my sponsor and for there support .