IIFR BIOGRAPHY

Name: Jannon LaRae Hale (Navajo)

Association Information:

Event(s):  Junior Barrel Racing

Joined Association:  AIRCA, CNRA, American West 4D and local Junior Rodeo Associations

Association Titles:

• 2006 Reserve Junior Barrel Racing Champion AIRCA
• 2006 Barrel Racing Champion – Kids Rodeo Tour

Career Highlights:

• Qualified for IIFR – 2006 (AIRCA & CNRA)
• All-Around Champion Central Navajo Nation Fair Junior Rodeo – 2006
• Won Numerous Junior Rodeos in 2006 and 2007 on the Navajo Nation
• Competed in WPBRA and won money in 2D barrel racing

Personal Information:

Born: April 8, 1999

Residence: Beshbetoh, Arizona

Family: Jolene (Mother), Johnathan Hale (Father), Ray (Step-Father), Jareth (Sister), JaCauy (Brother), Jerome Sr. and Eleanor Pete (Grandparents)

Height: 3 ft 8 inches

Weight:  47 lbs.

Rodeo Idol:  My grandpa, Jerome Pete, Sr. and Brittany Pozzi

Motivation for Rodeo:  Desire to compete, enjoy the sport of rodeo, the connection between my horse and I as one (as a team) ….

Other interests: Volleyball, basketball, track & field, team and breakaway roping

Sponsors: My Family (The PETE, RUSSELL, LaFRANCE, ROANHORSE, AND KATONEY FAMILY)

Hi, my name is Jannon LaRae.  My clan is the Tabaahi (Water’s Edge Clan).  My parents are Ray and Jolene Russell.  I have one sister (Jareth) and one brother (JaCauy).  My grandparents are Jerome, Sr. and Eleanor Pete.  We all reside in Beshbetoh, Arizona.  It is a rich landmark west of Steamboat, Arizona along Highway 264, in a rural area on the Navajo Nation.  I am 8 years old.  I am a second grader at Ganado Primary School.  I received the “Quality Award” (the highest award in academics at my school) for the past three years.  I like school, at home I play school with my sisters and brother and usually, I’m the teacher.  Not only am I an A+ student, I am also on the Student Council and participate in many school activities/clubs.  I am very anxious to compete in high school rodeo because I enjoy the sport of rodeo.  I love the sensation of making my family proud.  This is my third year in competition as a junior barrel racer.  In 2006, I qualified for the IIFR with both associates AIRCA and CNRA – as a reserve champion.  However, I was unable to participate in the finals.  I am very fortunate to be invited to participate and compete in 2007 IIFR in my home state - Chandler, Arizona at the Wild Horse Pass Resort.

I am acquiring experience and I am prepared to compete against the best!