Name:  Sam Taypotat
Age:  33 Years old
Marital Status:  Married – Wife Tammy Taypotat
Family/Children:  1 Son - Kayllum
Hometown: Whitewood, SK
Native American Heritage:  Cree
Horses: 2 Calf Horses, Sugs & Surge (For Sale)
Pets that you own: 2 Dogs, Jake and Otis
Rodeo Events Worked: Calf Roping, Team Roping
Association member of:  Canadian Cowboys Association, Prairie Indian Rodeo Association, Manitoba Rodeo Cowboys Association
Rodeo Accomplishments:  2004 CCA Calf Roping Finalist, Many Bull Riding Champions and 4 X Qualifier to the Indian National Finals Rodeo in Bull Riding & Team Roping
When did you start an interest in rodeo? I was about 4 years old going to rodeos with my dad.
What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? Hunting, and Hockey
What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? Watching my dad fall off his horse. 
What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general?  Stay in School and Go to Rodeo Schools.
Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? No.
What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos?  More rough stock riders, especially bareback.
What are/is your favorite western movie(s)?  Little Big Man
What is your favorite music? County and Alternative Rock
What was your most memorable ride or run?  The weekend I won three rodeos in a row in Calf Roping 2 CCA Rodeo and 1 Indian Rodeo.
Who is your all time hero? My brother Darrell Taypotat & my dad Louis Taypotat
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl have influenced you to rodeo? My brother Darrel and dad Louis and my cousins Charlie and Dickie Bear
Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo?  I would like to thank my traveling partners, and my wife.  Thank-you.