Camish "Big Reach" Jennings

This is the first of 4 part interview we are doing with Camish for 2013.  As the rodeo season picks up and the big roping's continue, we will follow Camish and bring to the fans and readers about his roping clinics, rope horses he has for sale, and try to relay questions from fans to Camish to interact with him. 

Thank you to Stephanie for helping Indian Rodeo News with this article. 

What are your favorite all time movies? 
Scarface

What is your favorite music? 
Rap music

What was your most memorable ride or run? 
In 2011 at the George Strait Teaming Roping Classic

 Who is your all time hero? 
Michael Jordan and Tiger Woods

Who is your all time hero horse?   
My new horse named “Finally”

What are some of your favorite breeds or lineage in a rope horse? 
A Quarter horse

When did you get started in roping?     Why?   
I started roping when I was 13 because I wanted to follow in my father’s footsteps because he roped in competitions for fun. 

 Pets that you own?  Cats, dogs, fish, snakes, etc?  
No, just my horse

Who are some of your all time favorite Native American ropers?  
My all-time favorite Native American roper was Jessie James.

What other sports do you enjoy? 

Basketball

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

At one rodeo someone thought I was the clown, because I was black they didn’t believe I was a roper.

What advice would you give to a Indian youth about learning how to rope,  but let’s say they live in a rural area, or they don’t have access to anyone to help them?   But they want to be like you. 
The cheapest and simplest way to learn how to rope is to watch Youtube videos. If you can’t watch videos you can practice on a roping dummy to do as much groundwork as possible can and learn a comfortable position to swing the rope.

Where do people buy team roping steers and what makes a good team roping steer?   Any specific breed of cattle for this type of roping stock?

The best roping steers are Corriente, they are the best because they are bred for roping. Corriente are rugged and they hold up better for roping. You have to go to Mexico to buy them.  The Mexican grass helps their horns grow before their bodies grow and you need strong horns so you can rope them.

That’s it for now.  Thank you.