I’m Glad You Asked

Wiley answers some questions.

Question: How did you get started riding bulls?

Answer: I wanted to try riding steers when I was ten years old, so my mom signed me up at a local rodeo for kids. After I tried riding the first time, I was hooked (not literally). It became my dream to be a Professional Bull Rider. Praise God it came true!

Question: How do you practice?

Answer: The best way to practice riding bulls is to, well, ride bulls. I used to practice all the time, but now that I am riding almost every weekend, I don’t get on very many practice bulls. I just try to stay in good physical condition and do some other things to help me stay ready for competition.

Question: What kind of work out do you do?

Answer: I do some cardio such as running or jumping rope, and then I do a strength work out. I focus more on strengthening my legs and abs. I also stretch a lot. My spiritual life is more important than the physical. So, don’t forget to pray!

Question: Do you ever get scared?

Answer: Sure I do. Fear is a normal part of life. In my profession, we have to learn how to overcome fear to achieve success. I do this through faith. I once heard someone say that fear is “false evidence appearing real.” I pray and ask God to give me strength to finish what I have set out to do. Don’t let fear stop you from seeing your dreams come true. Dreams are worth the fight!

Question: Are you ever home?

Answer: Yes, I am home a lot more than people think. During our busy season (January-May) I go home in between events. I enjoy being home with my family and doing work around the house. I love my life.

Question: What do you say when you kneel down in the arena after you get off the bull?

Answer: I say a quick prayer of thanks to the Lord for keeping me safe. I made a commitment to God many years ago that I would praise Him whether I won or lost.

Question: What is your ethnicity?

Answer: I am caucasion and Native American. I am a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes in Fort Hall, Idaho.

I will answer some more questions later. God bless.

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Hometown: Fort Hall, Idaho

Birthdate: 3/10/79

Family: Wife, Amy; Sons,                   Kaden & Rylan