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Name: Calli Melinda Rusche
Age:
22
Marital
Status: Single
Family/Children: Mom (Carolyn), Dad (Bill), Brother and Sister in-law (Ryan and Becky), and niece
(Jesse Rose)
Hometown: Wolf Point, Montana
Native American Heritage:
Fort Peck Assiniboine
Horses: Cat and Aspen
Pets that you own: Horses and Dogs
Rodeo
Events Worked: Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping
Association member of: PIRA and Northern Rodeo Association,
previous member of NHSRA, NCHA, NIRA, UIRA, and Great Plains
Rodeo Accomplishments: INFR qualifier, four time National
High School Rodeo qualifier in cutting, and Wrangler All Star Rodeo Team Member
When did you start an interest in rodeo?
When horse shows became boring
What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? Cross country running, swimming,
basketball, and volleyball
What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? Probably goat
tying wrecks from high school and college rodeo. I think I can laugh as I have also taken part in this comedy.
What
advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? I would say to learn how to ride before you
rodeo and also never forget about your horses. We have to care for our animals.
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? I would
like to say that when you believe in yourself anything is possible and I hope that they could talk to me.
Are their
any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? A song called Black Betty
What would you like to
see more of at Indian Rodeos? I would really like to less beer gardens, I have been to a lot of Indian Rodeos where young
kids are holding a beer. We really need to stress family and taking care of our youth.
What are/is your favorite western
movie(s)? Um, does The Three Amigos count? Kidding, I think Silverado would have to be a favorite.
What is your
favorite music? Country, and some oldies
What was your most memorable ride or run? I would have to say that
my senior year at the NHSRA finals when I qualified for the short go. I think my horse knew what the stakes were.
Who is your all time hero? I have too many to choose from, but I would have to say my brother,
I have always looked up to him.
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? My mom
Would you like to thank sponsors
and or anyone for your success in rodeo? Gusicks of Billings, MT, Cas Perez, Debra
Greenwood, my hometown community, my family, my friends and most importantly my parents.
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