Name: Billie-Dee Caibaiosai
(Buffalo)
Age: 25
Marital Status:
married
Family/Children: 1 and 1 on the way ..
Hometown: Hobbema, Alberta. I am currently living in Missoula,
Montana.
Native American Heritage:
Cree and Sarcee
Horses: 2 Jazzy
and Rusty...
Pets that you own: 2
Rodeo
Events Worked: barrels
Association member of: 2
Rodeo Accomplishments: I qualified for the INFR at the age of 10. I
have won three saddles in my whole career as a barrel racer.
When did you start
an interest in rodeo? Since I was born..
What other sports other than rodeo
do you enjoy? Well I use to play basket ball, and I go to a lot of powwows..
What
is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? This one year, my Aunt and I went to the NFR and the
flag girl had fallen off her horse. They just quickly dragged her outta the arena.
I thought that was pretty funny. I guess there’s no holding up the show there.
What
advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Don’t give up. If you fall off just get
back up and try a lil harder.
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 have to say just
work really hard if u really want to rodeo.
Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? No not really..
What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? Bigger moneys and prizes..
What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? I would have to say lonesome dove That is a good one.
What
is your favorite music? R n B and Pow-Wow.
Not so much country.
What was your most memorable ride or run? I would
have to say standoff 97. It was just a good year ..
Who is your all time hero? My hero would be my parents because there such strong encouraging people.
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? I would have to say Shelly Bird, and the late Kenton
Randle, because they never forgot about where they came from..
Would you like to
thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo? Just my parents because they encouraged me to rodeo and not to
let things get in my way…