Carmela Scott/ PRCA Reporter for Indian Rodeo News

Photo Courtesy of - PRCA/PBR/Ranch Rodeo Series

 

Fantastic Job Nelson Tsosie

The first of the year we all started watching the ranch rodeo series... The series got my attention when I read Nelson Tsosie was listed with B & H hitch team.  I  quickley went through my trusty little phone book to find a contact for Nelson....   Boy did I have a time...  But I managed to find a number... As I dialed his number I asked myself.... What kind of questions am I gonna ask this young cowboy?  How can we at Indian Rodeo News - help him.  We need to highlight this cowboy anyway we can...  Well lordy, I got enough nerve to just roll with it... To my surprise Nelson is a nice humerous Cowboy...   I said Nelson"  My name is- Carmela Scott from Indian Rodeo News - Can I have a few seconds of your preciuous time?  Nelson started counting"  1- 2- 3   Okay "times up"....    

I knew -   What a nice guy!  And I am so glad he was teasing me!  Here we go!  Thank you Nelson!      Indian Country is rooting for you!

 

Native American Casinos- Nelson Tsosie would like to be your

"Walking Billboard"

 

 

BIOGRAPHY

 

Nelson Tsosie

 

 

 

Born April 17, 1986

 

Hometown: Farmington , New Mexico

 

Tribal Affiliation:  Dine'

 

Marital Status: Single

 

Pets: A One eyed, Bob tailed dog named "Lucky"

 

Favorite Event: Bareback,  It seems to etch out better for me

 

 

Professional Acccomplishments

 

 

Worlds Toughest Rodeo Champion

 

Two Time INFR World Champion Bareback Rider

 

IINFR World Champion Bareback Rider

 

 

What was your first win in the PRCA?

Geeez... I'll never forget that win- Buckeye, AZ

 

 

When did you get started in Rodeo?

I started rodeoing when I was 6 years old, My dad had me around rodeo all my life.

 

 

Whats you favorite type of music? 

All kinds...   I like to listen to Peyote music, Rap, Country, and Pow-wow music.

 

Whats your favorite movie?

Schucks.... Let me see...   "Ratatoulli"

 

Whats the funniest thing you have seen while rodeoing? 

Geeeez...   Ha ha!  I can think of  alot funny things... But I best not mention... So.. I'll say that monkey riding that dog!  Now thats funny to watch!

 

Is there any song that inspires you or "Pumps you up" before you ride?

When you commit yourself to rodeo, you have to be ready mentally AND physically...   You shouldn't need all that.

 

Is there a "Lucky Peice" you wear or carry when you compete? 

A Cross -  There is no such luck when God is with you.

 

 

Whats your favorite type of food while travelling? 

Mexican food is always good.

 

 

What other sports do you like/ or enjoy?

I like Basketball, Football, Golf and Bow Hunt

 

 

What do you like to do while on your on the road?

Site see,  meet new people, Rope if theres a jackpot... I like team roping as well as the normal events I do.

 

What advice would you give to a youth wanting to get started in rodeo?

Never give up!  Get into a good rodeo school and learn right, and set goals... Long term and short term goals... and practice

 

Whom is your all time hero? my Dad -Gui Tsosie

 

If there was anything you could change in rodeo what would it be?

More money added, More Native Americans to the televised portions of the Televised Rodeos.

 

Thank you so much Nelson for this interview, Please watch out more on Nelson Tsosie later in the season

Would you like to thank your sponsors?  Yes My dad  And my entire family!   Thank you  Indian Rodeo News for the interview!