Youth in Rodeo-Steven Back

Steven Back
Steve got interested in rodeo as he watched  the cowboys ride  in the rodeos his sister had entered.After talking with them he joined KY Jr Rodeo and entered Division 1 Chute Doggin',Bareback Riding, and Steer  Riding where he first  rode right handed.He won Rookie of the year in 2000 and was the Reserve Champion Steer Rider.In 2001 he was KJRA Lazy S Rodeo Rookie of the Year and in 2002 he was KJRA Bull Riding Champion and Bareback Champion.He again captured the Bull Riding KJRA Championship in 2003.In 2004 He was the Lazy S Rodeo All Around Champion,Lazy S Bull Riding Champion,KJRA Bull Riding Champion and the 2004 KY Wrangler Division Champion,Wrangler Division National finals Qualifier and made the Wrangler All Star Team.That's quite a record for a rider of only 4 years.He also won the Non-Pro Bull Riding Championship and the All Around Bull riding Saddle on the Young Guns Bull Riding Tour.In 2005 he again qualified for the Finals in 2005.
Steve switched to left handed riding much like his sister's idol the great 4X World Champion Tuff Hedeman.If you look at his pictures you will see that he has incorporated the styles of both Tuff and  Chris Shivers in his form.Steve is perfect bull rider size at 5'8" and 140 pounds but  he still has three years to go to make it to the pros and he may end up as tall as Owen Washburn or Jody Newbury.Either way I know he will still stick a good ride on them.
Steve is the opposite of his sister in that he loves Math  but is not into History or Science.When not competing he likes games and Play Station. His favorite Bull Rider is Tony Mendes and his favorite bull is Camo. He loves a good Pizza and listens to country music.He said his favorite movie is "Cowboy Up"
Steve will be riding this year in TN,ILL,KY and OK and he hopes to qualify for the Nationals.He hopes to make the CBR or PBR at 18.
Steve and Brittany have Cherokee blood from their paternal grandmother's side .  Watch out guys as I can see now that Steve Back is going to join the ranks of the Donnie Gay,Tuff Hedeman and Matt Austin.You can visit Steve's website at: http://stevebackky.tripod.com/

Pictures in this report and that on Brittany were supplied by their mother Rachel Back.