Lyman Colliflower

Cowboy Bio

By Kim Just

Full Name: Lyman James Colliflower

Age: 29

Marital Status: married

Family/Children: wife, Patrice, and son, Brent Riley (5 months)

Hometown: Rocky Boy, Montana

Native American Heritage: Atsina and Cree

Horses: One Ball, 13-year-old bay QH gelding, and Blue, 7 year old grey Cayuse gelding

Pets that you own: Jake, red heeler dog

Events worked: Steer Wrestling and Calf Roping

Association Member of: UIRA, RMIRA, PRCA, Canadian Professional Rodeo Association (CPRA) 

Rodeo Accomplishments: 2002 Bear Paw Roundup Steer Wrestling Champion, 2003 C.M. Russell Stampede Steer Wrestling Champion, 2003 Northeastern Montana Fair Wild Horse Race Champion, 1997 INFR qualifier, 2000 INFR qualifier

When did you start an interest in rodeo? When I was a yearling I used to look at my dad's rodeo pictures up on the wall and then go to bucking

What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy? Basketball (yep, I can dunk)

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo? Terry Fisher

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? No matter what you do, if you approach it like killing rattlesnakes you will get it accomplished. 

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? If you're too far away from the train then start hitchhiking. Truckers are always good for a partial ride to where you need to go. 

Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? Our national anthem

What would you like to see more of at Indian Rodeos? More added money, more Indian stock contractors, more full go rounds or back-to-back rodeos

What are/is your favorite western movie(s)? Zandy's Bride, The Outlaw Josey Wales

What is your favorite music? Chris Ledoux, Marty Robbins, Cody Bearpaw

What was your most memorable ride or run? When I made the TV round in Billings and didn't mess up. 

Who is your all-time hero? Scotty Augare

What Indian Cowboy or Cowgirl has influenced you to rodeo? My dad for sure

What makes you proud to be an Indian Cowboy? Indian cowboys and cowgirls are always ready to help a fellow out, no matter what. 

Would you like to thank sponsors and/or anyone for your success in rodeo? My wife 



Indian Rodeo News would like to thank Lyman for taking the time to talk to us, we'll be following him this year during the rodeo season and will update his page with winnings and articles about his rodeo career!  Lyman serves as a role model to future Steer Wrestling champions, so kids if you see him at a rodeo, feel free to walk up to him and say "Hi".