Kelly Kaminski

Kelly Kaminski is an American former professional rodeo cowgirl who specialized in barrel racing. She is a two-time Women's Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) barrel racing world champion. In December 2004 and 2005, she won the championship at the Thomas & Mack Center at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Life Kaminski overcame many obstacles in her life to become a world champion. She had limited exposure to barrel racing in her youth and did not have a horse until her early teens. She did not compete until after graduating college. She became a teacher after college, her salary forcing her to forego most of the futurity and derby competition. Her motto is "Dream Big and Believe".

Rocky Kaminski's horse Rocky was born on April 24, 1993. He was considered a member of Kaminski's family from the time he was born. His registered name is Rockem Sock-em Go. He was a gray gelding. Rocky's mother was registered with the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) as The Brown Filly. Rocky was sired by Mito Wise Wrangler out of The Brown Filly, who was a daughter of Easy Crimson. His pedigree has many champion Quarter Horses in it. He was named the Horse with the Most Heart three times at the NFR. In 2007, an injury and arthritis compelled Kaminski to retire Rocky. Rocky has since died due to Melanoma.

Personal life Kaminski is married to her husband Jerry. They have a daughter, Kenna, and she has a stepson, Colton. Her favorite rodeo is her hometown rodeo, the Austin County Fair and Rodeo, which she has won once. Kaminski spends some of her time after retirement from barrel racing holding clinics and working with the Junior NFR. Her daughter, Kenna, is a barrel racer, whom she helps train. Kaminski also is a partner with Circle Y in some rodeo products, such as saddles.