Biography for sherry cervi
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Cinch cowgirl shares her passion with the next generation
Children’s dreams tend to take on their own roads, serving as pathways to accomplishing their passions whether the kids know it or not.
Backyard football games turn into organized contests. Over time, a handful of youngsters will realize their dreams of being Super Bowl champions. For Cinch barrel racer Sherry Cervi, her childhood memories of Martha Josey’s youth races enabled her to develop her love affair with horses and riding them fast. It’s a big part of why she’s a 19-time National Finals Rodeo qualifier and a four-time world champion.
She’s offering that as another avenue for young girls who aspire to be the next big name in barrel racing through the Sherry Cervi ungdom Championships, a showcase of kvartet events each yearthat give ung ladies a competitive edge in a sport she loves.
“My memories of going to Martha Josey’s youth race is what started it,” Cervi said. “Martha inspired me to give back to kids. What s
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Sherry Cervi
American barrel racer (b. 1975)
| Occupation | Rodeo competitor |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Barrel racing |
| Born | (1975-09-17) September 17, 1975 (age 49) Tucson, Arizona, US |
| Major wins/Championships | 1995, 1999, 2010, 2013 WPRA fat racing world championships |
| 2018 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame | |
| Tinman, Hawk, Troubles, Dinero, and Stingray | |
Sherry Cervi (born September 17, 1975), is an American professional rodeocowgirl who has won four world championships in fat racing.[1] She won the fat racing title at the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in 1995, 1999, 2010, and 2013.[2] She was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2018.
Early life
[edit]Sherry Cervi was born on September 17, 1975, in Tucson, Arizona.[3][4] Sherry Cervi is the younger daughter of Mel and Wendy Potter. She was raised in Marana, Arizona. Her parents were both members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Associa
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Sherry Cervi isn’t just an icon in the arena with her NFR records, multiple world championships and millions in earnings, she’s also giving back to the youth of the sport with her unique Sherry Cervi Youth Championships.
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About Sherry Cervi
Sherry Cervi, born on March 17, 1973, in Marana, Arizona, is a highly accomplished figure in the world of barrel racing. Raised in a rodeo-centric family, Sherry’s early exposure to the sport paved the way for her own success.
Entering professional barrel racing in the early 1990s, Cervi quickly made a mark. She secured four Women’s Professional Rodeo Association (WPRA) World Barrel Racing titles in 1995, 1999, 2010, and 2013. Her consistent performances and strategic prowess pos