Name: Tom
Bingham
Age: 31
Marital Status: Married
Family/Children: One on the way!
Hometown: Magrath, Alberta
Horses:
Buddy, Smoke, Missy
Pets that you own: 2 Cow Dogs Lucy & Molly
Rodeo Events Worked: Saddle Bronc
Association member of: CPRA,
CCA, NCRA, IRCA
Rodeo Accomplishments: Novice Saddle Bronc Champ of Calgary, Novice Saddle Bronc Champ of Canada, IRCA Champ a few times, NANCA Champ
a few times, PIRA Champ once, INFR Qualifier 7 times runner up twice, CRA finals qualifier, CCA finals qualifier, IIFR World
Champ 2007
When did you start an interest in rodeo? I was always interested when my dad use to rodeo. I started competing when I was in high school.
What
other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? Hunting, Fishing, and Hockey.
What
is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? A bull got out of the chutes and chased a team roper around the arena after they made a really fast
run.
What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Learn how to do it right, and be serious about 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? Talk
to people who are involved in rodeo and you will be surprised at how many people will help you get started/
Are
their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? I listen to anything positive!
What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? More money at rodeos would be nice!
What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? Young Guns
What is your favorite music? Old Country
What
was your most memorable ride or run? When
I got on my last horse at the 2007 IIFR and I knew I won the World!
Who is your all time hero? Billy Etbauer
What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? Doug Singer
Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo? I would like to thank my family for supporting me, and also my traveling partners.