Name: Raylee Ross
Age: 16
Marital Status: Wonderful Boyfriend Jamie
Ochipwao
Family/Children: Parents: Donna and Erwin Graham Sisters: Montana and
Mackenzie and Brothers: Drew and Cassidy
Hometown: Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan
Native
American Heritage: Treaty
Horses: Barrel horse- Lilly (Future Lily)
Pets that you own: Dog-Patches.
Rodeo
Events Worked: Barrel racing
Association member of: PIRA, SBRA
Rodeo Accomplishments:
In 1995 won the pee-wee’s barrel racing in the Meadow Lake Stampede-In 2006 I got 4th in the 2D barrel racing
in SBRA Finals. In 2006 Made it to the IIFR for PIRA
When did you start an interest in rodeo? Ever since I was just a little kid.
What other sports other
than rodeo do you enjoy? I like to play V’Ball, B’Ball, Soccer, and Badminton
What is the funniest thing
that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? The funniest things that ever happened to me was every time I fell off after
my run.
What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Try your best and never
give up.
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? Stick around with people who are interested in what you are interested in. Ask for help from
them, maybe you’ll travel with them.
Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope?
I used to listen to “Pump It Up”
What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? More contestants
and more money
What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? 8 seconds
What is your favorite music? Country,
and some rap
What was your most memorable ride or run? When I raced in the rodeo in Meadow Lake when Meadow Lake had a pro rodeo and they had pee wee barrels.
Who is your all time hero? Charmayne James
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced
you to rodeo? My Grandparents, and my whole family
Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success
in rodeo? I would like to thank my Grandparents (Roy and Jenny) for taking me to all the rodeos, also my whole family
for being there for me even when times were bad, and I would also like to thank Carol Gran for helping me out with my horses.
