Name: Cody Blair
Curley
Age: 16
Marital Status: Single
Family/Children: Brothers Jeff and Jamie and my fake brothers
Adam and Lane.
Hometown: Cando, Saskatchewan
Native American Heritage: Cree
Horses: Two miniature donkeys.
Pets that you own: A crazy cat named Ziggy.
Rodeo Events Worked: Jr. Bull Riding and Bull Riding
Association member of: CCA, KCRA, PIRA,
NCRA
Rodeo Accomplishments: IIFR Qualifier, PIRA, KCRA reserve champion rough stock challenge champion.
When
did you start an interest in rodeo? When I moved with my brother Jamie.
What other sports other than rodeo do you
enjoy? Skateboarding and Basketball.
What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo?
When me and my buddy Lane LaPlante were chasing little yearling calves he didn’t see but he slipped and fell on a fresh
pile of pooh pooh!
What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? You have to be
totally committed or don’t do it.
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? Just ask someone in your event to help you out.
Are
there any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? Songs
from Metallica and AC/DC.
What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? More Fans and More Money!
What
are/is your favorite western movie(s)? My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
What is your favorite music? Mostly
punk rock and rock.
What was your most memorable ride or run? When I rode jailbait at the PIRA Finals.
Who
is your all time hero? The team victory boys JC, Adam, Jamie Ochipow, and Lane LaPlante.
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl
has influenced you to rodeo? JC Curley and Adam Hawryliw
Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your
success in rodeo? I would like to thank my brother, and the members of team victory, and my own sponsor MIFAB Manufactures
International.