Athletes Sponsored by K/C Performance Horses
MATT
SMITH
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Matt married wife, Sarah on January 29, 2012.
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He has a master's degree in medical science.
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Father, Donald (deceased), and Mother, Vanessa. Brother, Lee Holifield and Sister, Tiffany
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His brother, Lee Holifield rode bulls at the amateur level
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Matt's Hobbies include: fishing and Hunting.
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He makes fishing lures with his friend Thomas Bridges under the name "Redneck Lures"
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Matt did not start bareback riding until he was 16 years old.
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He graduated from Union Academy in Georgetown, Mississippi.
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Competed in baseball as a pitcher and in basketball as a point guard. He had a scholarship off in baseball from the University of the South (Mobile, Alabama).
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His favorite rodeos are the All-Florida Championships (Arcadia) and the Dixie National Rodeo (Jackson, Mississippi).
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Favorite movies are; The Shawshank Redemption and Barbershop
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Favorite book is the Bible.
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Favorite food is his grandmother's chicken and dumplings



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When did you begin your riding career?
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I began riding at the ripe ol age of 1, mawmaws milk can, then I graduated to the rockin horse and at 3 started riding sheep.
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Do you have career highlights?
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Winning the National High School Finals in 2005, 3x SE Circuit Champion, 5x Ram National Circuit Finals Qualifier, 9x SE Circuit Finals Qualifier
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Do you have a favorite horse?
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My favorite horse that I have been on in my career would be the 2x bucking horse of the year DIRTY JACKET. 88 points
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Who do you look up to the most in the horse industry?
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Mark and Marvin Garret and Bruce Ford because they would always let em fly. Wide open riding style.
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What are your professional goals for the future?
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To win that coveted GOLD BUCKLE. My main focus is to make the NFR within the next 2 years.
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Any advice for those starting out in the industry of rodeo/barrel racing?
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Follow your dreams and turn those dreams into a reality! Always believe in yourself! Find a great school and learn the proper techniques from the beginning so you don't form bad habits
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Do you have an inspirational quote, saying or scripture that you live by or use to motivate you?
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Philippians 4:13 "I CAN do all things through Christ who strengthens me!"
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Do you have any pre-game rituals you do before a rodeo/barrel race? Or any lucky charms you keep with you?
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I always try to show up 2 hours early to relax and hang out with my buddies and cut up
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CECELIA TAYLOR


































