Kanesha is set to compete at the Rodeo All Star event in Denver, April 17-19, 2014.  Indian Rodeo News was asked to feature the contestants who are competing.  We are so very honored to feature Kanesha who is a champion barrel racer, Mom to a sweet little girl who gives her Mom the inspiration to keep riding and winning.  Thank you Kanesha for taking the time to speak with us and we truly look forward to recognizing your success in rodeo! 

Cowgirl Bio

Name:  Kanesha Jackson

Family/Children: I have a little girl she is 4 years,  Kortnee Soloman

Hometown: Waller, Texas

Horses: 4 horses, all Quarter horses.   Jackie Wichter is going to let me ride her horse at the Rodeo All Star event.

Pets that you own: I own 3 dogs, 2 Australians and 1 blue heeler.  

Events Worked:  Barrel Racing, 

Association member of:   CPRA, BPIRA

Rodeo Accomplishments: Mine was winning the winning the livestock show in Denver, last year. 

When did you start an interest in rodeo?  When I was 5 years old.  It’s a family tradition. 

What other sports other than rodeo do you enjoy?   I like basketball and volley ball and to swim, being a Mom. 

What is the funniest thing that you have seen or experienced at a rodeo?  I seen a dog run the barrels that had a Woody doll attached to the back of a Australian shepherd. 

What advice would you give to youth about rodeo or anything in general?

 Research on internet where they can get training and foundation techniques of riding, never give up, God works in mysterious way, always try for it. 

When your on the road, what do you feed your horses?  Hay, pellets? 

 We double up on hay Alfalfa, when going down the road.   Water. 

Are their any songs that inspire or pump you up before you ride or rope?  Country and Gospel. 

What are/is your favorite western movie(s)?  Secretariat 

 Who is your all time hero?  Lindsey Sears, Charmayne James. 

 Would you like to thank sponsors and or anyone for your success in rodeo?  Bill Picket Rodeo, my local equine clinic.  My Mom and step Dad.