Name: Cody Coverchuk
Age: 15
Marital Status: Single
Family/Children: Mom: Lorraine Dad: Bruce Brother:Marty
Hometown: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Native American Heritage: Metis
Horses: A Couple of old ones in the pasture lol
Pets that you own: A dog: Wrangler

 

 

 

Comments on the 2009 IIFR? Winning the Jr Bull Riding Title means alot to me because all year I've been travelling all around just trying to make it there, and after placing second there last year my goal was to become a World Champion. Now I've accomplished that and I feel really good about that!

 

I enjoyed the rodeo and all the fans the most! The city was good too! Also competing against world class competition was really exciting and it made for a really good rodeo. . .

 

 

When did you start an interest in rodeo? When I was 12.

 

 

What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? Basketball.

 

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? Just hanging out with the boys.

 

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? It's the greatest thing in the world, 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? Come to rodeos and try it!

 

Are there any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? Rock.

 

What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? Fans!

 

What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? 8 seconds!

 

What is your favorite music? country/rock

 

What was your most memorable ride or run? probably riding 4x4 or riding Yukon River

 

Who is your all time hero? My brother and dad, and the boys from Team 5! And also the boys from Team Regulators!

 

What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? My brother and Cody Curley and Lane Laplante.

 

Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo? I would like to thank Lanco Well Services, Team 5! and Team Regulators!.