Sherry Kelly

Cowgirl Bio

By Mindi Fish
IRN Reporter

Name: Sherry Kelly

 Occupation:  Teacher/Indian Education

Age: 37

Marital Status:  Married

Family/Children:  Husband Dennis, son Clint and daughter Kate.

Hometown:  Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Native American Heritage:  Cherokee

Horses: S: Sorrel gelding, Ropes n Reins (Gar)

Pets: Roping horse Otis, Pony-Strawberry, Dogs- Scruffy and Maggie

Events Worked:  Barrel Racing

Association member of :  CNAIRA

Rodeo Accomplishments: 1988 qualifier College Nationals Finals Rodeo, Bozeman, Montana. 1989 qualifier College Nationals Finals Rodeo Runner Up Women's All-Around (Barrels, Breakaway, and Goat tying)

When did you start and interest in rodeo?  As a young child

What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy:  Basketball, really any sports

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo?  none

What advice would you give to Indian youth about rodeo or anything in general? Always give it all you got, try your hardest and stay focused.

Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope? no

What are your favorite western movies?  Seabiscuit

What is your favorite music:  Country and Soft Rock

What was your most memorable ride or run?  At Oklahoma City

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

I have grown up with Sherry she is a very neat person, she has a great attitude and is very competitive Mindi Fish

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