Marital Status: Student Family/Children Parents Danny and Judy, sisters Kiana, Leslie, Jada Brothers Buckshot and Tyler Hometown: Loring, MT Native American Heritage: Chippewa
Horses: Otoe and Cash both Barrel and Pole-bending horses
Pets that you own: Dog Roary (boston terrior) Rodeo events worked: Barrel racing, pole-bending, goat-tying, and ribbon roping
Association member of: Bear Paw Indian Rodeo Association

 

Comments on the 2009 IIFR: What does winning the IIFR mean to you? It was an awesome experience, fun and something I will treasure the rest of my life!
What did you enjoy most about the 2009 IIFR? Getting to make the victory lap 3 times.

 

Rodeo Accomplishments:2003 Hays Rodeo Series All-around 6-under (saddle),2005 Jim Essert Youth Memorial Rodeo Girl's All-Around (I was 8 years old), Phillips County Saddle Club 2003 2005 2007 All Around, 2005 Little Rockies Barrel Racing Association Youth Poles Fastest time 2005 Little Rockies Barrel Racing Association Youth Barrels Fastest Time 2005 PC Fair JR. Rodeo Princess 1st runner up princess and horsemanship champion award 2008 Val Marie Little Britches Rodeo Pole-bending Champion 2008-2009 Northern Rodeo Jr. Finals qualifier, 2008-2009 Montana Wrangler Junior National Qualifier 2009 Browning Indian Days Finals Jr. runner up, 2009 International Indian Rodeo Finals Qualifier.

 

When did you start an interest in rodeo? When I was strong enough to sit on my horse by myself and mom could lead me in the lead-line (5yrs old)

What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? I love to play basketball and have been out for track.

 

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? When I dismounted for goat-tying and I fell head first into the dirt.

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? When your participating stay focused, have fun but also stay positive and keep a good attitude!

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? Hold onto your dreams, believe in the Lord and if it's his plan for you things will happen!

 

Are there any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? Just Dance and Feels good tonight, anything that has a good beat!

What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeo's? Indian Relay Races

 

What is your favorite western movie?  Flicka

What is your favorite music? Hip Hop Rock

 

What is your most memorable ride or run? My second run at the IIFR!

Who is your all-time hero? My brother Buckshot, he helps me alot and pushs me to the next level.

 

What Indian cowboy or cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? My mom, she helps me practice, supports me and believes in me!

Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo? My mom and dad for taking my sister Kiana and I to all the rodeo's and encouraging us to believe in ourselves. And reminding us success is alot of hard work and getting up early to ride and help the neighbors is going to be all worth it.