IIFR Biography

Name: Billie Jean Delainey

Age: 16

Marital Status: Single

Family/ Children: Parents Nina, Doyle, Pat and Corinne, sisters Jessie, Shayla and Skye, brother Chad

Hometown: Glaslyn

Native American Heritage: Cree

Pets that you own: Horses ( J.d, Wisers, and Cash), and a Dog (Dixie)

Rodeo events worked: Barrel racing (ladies and Jrs)

Associations member of: KCRA, PIRA, SBRA, NCRA, NANCA

Rodeo Accomplishments:

-> 2000- Canadian Indian Finalist

-> 2000+2001 KCRA aboriginal year end champ

-> 2002-2005 - KCRA Finalist

-> 2004 Finalist Champ PIRA

-> 2004 + 2005 - PIRA Season Leader

-> Tsuu Tina- Calgary Rodeo-Jr long go champ + Ladies long go champ

When did you start and interest in rodeo: When I was 11 my mushum Lawrence Landrie inspired me to start barrel racing

What other sports besides rodeo do you enjoy: Volleyball, basketball, badminton, hockey, track and field, dancing and modeling.

What is the funniest thing you have seen or experienced in rodeo: When my shirt and bra got caught on my horn and I was in a wreck

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general: Don’t ever blame you horse for a mistake, you are in it together, and always have a positive 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: Start by attending as many rodeos as possible and hang out with cowboys and cowgirls and learn how to get more involved.

Are there any songs that pump you up before riding or roping: Yes Billie Jean by Micheal Jackson

What would you like to see more of at Indian rodeos: I would like to see more fair play and less poor sports

What are/ is you favorite western movie: Cowboy Way

What are you favorite music: R & B, Hip Hop, Rap, Country, The best of all music

What was your most memorable ride or run: At Calgary I made an awesome run fastest time over two days 18.08- 63 competitors and I was just happy that I had a clean run and it felt good.

Who is your all time hero: Charmayne James

What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo: Kenton Randle, Juleen Albert and Cindy Oulette

Would you like to thank any sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo: I would like to thank all my sponsors such as D.L.D Builders Inc, Walleys Tire Shop, P&E Logging, L&M Wood Products, Sylvester R.V, Bonnies Dream Kennels Dmytryshyn & sons, Timber Ridge Fencing and Upholstery, McConnell’s Transport, Katy’s Pony Circle, Glen + Barb Davidson. I would like to thank my mom and Doyle for bringing me to all my rodeos and guiding me in the right direction. I would also like to thank Juleen Albert, Cindy Oulette, Cindy Mann and my mom Nina Kirkland for helping me throughout all the years I have been barrel racing.