Name:
Dustin Agecoutay
Age: 20
Marital Status: Single
Family/Children:
none
Hometown: Cowessess First Nation
Native American Heritage: Cree
Horses:
None
Pets that you own: 2 cats 2 dogs
Rodeo Events Worked: Bullriding
Association
member of: C.C.A., M.R.C.A., P.C.B., P.I.R.A.
Rodeo
Accomplishments: National Highschool Rodeo Finals Qualifier, C.C.A. Permit of the year, m.r.c.a. rookie of the year,
7th overall at Silver State International Rodeo in Fallon Nevada
When
did you start an interest in rodeo? When I lived with Charlie Bear and his wife Nicole for a summer.
What
other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? Football, Soccer, dirt biking
What
is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? The Auzzie Cameron Bond running around nude at
the hotel with the security gaurds chasing him at the hotel at the M.R.C.A. Finals
What
advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? If you want to accomplish something in
rodeo you have to work your heart out to be the best you can be.
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’d say ask one of the cowboys how they got into it, and they would be glad to tell you
and give you the support you need to compete.
Are
there any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? Anything by AC/DC or Metallica.
What
would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? More prize money and buckles.
What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? 8 seconds,
The Cowboy Way
What is your favorite music? Anything that has a good beat
to it
What was your most memorable ride or run? The final round
of the Silver State International Rodeo in Nevada I got my spur caught in the flank at about 7.5 seconds and was flung around
the arena for awhile. They caught it all on the Outdoor Life Network on live T.V.
Who is your all time hero? My Dad
What Indian
Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? Charlie Bear, Sam Taypotat, Louis Taypotat, Darrell Taypotat, and
Curtis Taypotat. They took the time to teach me how to ride.
Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success
in rodeo? I’d like to thank everybody for giving me a hand when I needed help.
