Navajo Son: Meet the Great American Cowboy - A Yeti Presents Film In Partnership With VICE Sports

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5 жыл бұрын

Growing up on a Navajo reservation in rural Arizona, Derrick Begay always dreamt of making it as a professional cowboy. But the idea of someone from his tribe hitting the big time seemed out of reach-though folks, including his own father, had tried to do it, no Navajo had ever managed to.
After years of hard work, Begay finally succeeded, becoming one of the first Navajo cowboys to qualify for the national finals-and he’s gone on to compete there six more times.
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@sheepdawg6946 5 жыл бұрын

I am not Native but grew up in a town with a reservation and have gone to school with Natives. Those kids have a lot more obsticles to over come in life to accomplish what this man has done. Much respect.

@kingchris9167 5 жыл бұрын

You know this guy is the real deal when JB Mauney is a fan of him

@dwightslim6563 5 жыл бұрын

Who?

@deanbecenti9769 5 жыл бұрын

@@dwightslim6563 JB Mauney

@Kmgarcia2001 4 жыл бұрын

He’s way older than jb mauney lmao

@heathertownsend949 3 жыл бұрын

That’s all JB really pays attention to is the cowboys no matter what style BEFORE him. He loves to learn and he’s passionate about cows and he could rope and I bet win a ton if he didn’t ride bulls. He does it all day almost everyday at home. Watched it. One reason he’s so away at being a bull rider is he’s a great horseman and TRUST ME TO RIDE HORSES AND COLTS all the time IS HARD!!!!!! I personally know many a great bull rider who won’t ride one. They are even tricker. I trained colts for a great bull rider. I hope I can meet both of these guys 1 day.

@donovanamadeus Жыл бұрын

Jb said "he ropes" don't know how he does it but I'll watch

@deanwegner9532 5 жыл бұрын

Derrick Begay the Navajo nation should be proud of him .A great example of a man for the whole country also.

@Heathershusbandbear 3 жыл бұрын

Great man for all Americans

@samehoe4256 5 жыл бұрын

I am a jingle dress dancer and, a barrel racer from fort Berthold Indian reservation. I am very proud of my culture AND my people.

@silvaj597 5 жыл бұрын

I'm not Navajo but love and respect the great Navajo Nation and the people

@brandijohn9541 5 жыл бұрын

Nizhóníyéé! Mr. Begay, you have done the Diné proud! Great role model for our younger generation.

@CarlosGarcia-yg9je 5 жыл бұрын

Whoever did the cinematography should win an award for this documentary. AMAZING!

@ArizonaAirspace 5 жыл бұрын

Great story. Navajo nation has a great culture and people. Rode with a Navajo cowboy in the Monument Valley. He was by far one of the best horseman I ever saw.

@SerenityWE 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Not Navajo, I'm From The Standing Rock Reservation, But Anyways I Love Seeing Different Native American Tribes Doing BIG Things. Proud To Be NATIVE!!! ❤❤

@palacsintapalacsinta7750 5 жыл бұрын

And im a proud european, im proud that i saw a native american person write a comment. Whatever you believe in, bless you.

@samsonwhite2856 5 жыл бұрын

@Lee Francis the navajo codetalkers saved the war? Ring any bells...thats a huge one

@samsonwhite2856 5 жыл бұрын

@Lee Francis yeah? So why did they keep it a secrete mission for decades after the war? If it was not needed, why not let everyone know about it... Just asking

@samsonwhite2856 5 жыл бұрын

@Lee Francis right?... and im a 4 star general

@samsonwhite2856 5 жыл бұрын

So im guessing wars and hollywood movies are all for nothing? People die in wars for nothing, yeah i dont think that works interper... Your military you should know that

@showmemoblues 4 жыл бұрын

I love this man he is a great person for the kids and others in the Navajo nation to look up to.

@jimmiles6064 5 жыл бұрын

Nizhoni. Thank you, Yeti for supporting the Navajo Nation and thank you, Derrick Begay for being an outstanding representative of all Navajo People.

@stonem83 5 жыл бұрын

that's some good cinematography there, partner

@jessejess8172 5 жыл бұрын

Great Docu. Me been a Mexican with Native Tarascan blood share similarities on the struggles. Congratulations Brother.

@rickyazzie8116 5 жыл бұрын

"I'm so proud of you Nephew." Saddle Butte Pride!!

@adrianjarvison1393 5 жыл бұрын

We Diné(Navajo) have great horsemanship skills and also have neat, powerful traditional horse songs and stories. Our Diné elders say that if you have a horse or horses its good to know these navajo traditional horse stories and know at least one traditional navajo horse song👍 Go Derrick!

@r-drenelson6276 2 жыл бұрын

What an inspired story from Derrick Begay (navajo). A fine talent, cowboy, doing everyday duties and becoming a better role model for the next generations to come. He has touched our hearts! BRAVO!!!

@paytonbarnes3555 5 жыл бұрын

Derrick is a amazing header and person

@abayless3816 5 жыл бұрын

Great Film ALL the way around. Wonderful Subject, what an inspiration to all kids. I am his newest biggest fan. Thank you all for introducing me.

@Siouxpreme1979 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome story, Nice to see some Light shed on our great Native athletes out there in any sport.

@shawndaupshaw2187 3 жыл бұрын

What an AMAZING ACCOMPLISHMENT Derrick Begay!! Beautiful cinematography, Proud Navajo, Navajo Strong!😍🥰❤

@kadenkardell4368 4 жыл бұрын

He made me cry. Such a beautiful soul.

@caseythreesunsjr9057 4 жыл бұрын

Respect from Canada Blackfoot country

@rt7535 4 жыл бұрын

Good vid. Inspirational story. Great example for our native youth. I've had classmates become navajo doctors, engineers, etc. It can be done young natives.

@ajpino7799 4 жыл бұрын

This makes me humble as a Navajo roper I'm also trying to qualify for the NFR 💯

@judithgraham7218 2 жыл бұрын

Love this I’m part Native American and Irish i use to ride had a beautiful blue roan geilding i really miss him I’m 78 years old now wish I could do it again

@victorialancer8426 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video of love, family, friendship, determination, strength, courage, and believing in yourself and in your dreams. Derrick Begay is a legend in his own way and in the sport of rodeo❤️👍

@jl-heatfan4life717 5 жыл бұрын

THAT IS SO AWESOME....MUCH RESPECT TO YOUR SUCCESS, THANK YOU FOR REPRESENTING US NAVAJOS, THANK YOU GOODLUCK AND GOD BLESS MR. DERRICK BEGAY TIP MY HATS OFF TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY STAY BLESS

@fernandorodriquez 5 жыл бұрын

I can I say I am not races but we all know the story you guys are the real American people 😔

@skyeandaurora 5 жыл бұрын

Pow wow isnt navajo tradition. Its Native American but it's not navajo. Hats off to Mr. Begay though. Many blessings and positive prayers to this man. Doing great things.

@dwalker8913 5 жыл бұрын

Yes!!! Thank you for shedding light on this amazing story. Ahéhee'

@SinCityRaider81 3 жыл бұрын

I'm Navajo/Diné and I am proud of this man right here.

@asheiidez5610 5 жыл бұрын

I love what he said at the end, saying at the end I would them to say he was a good guy. When I heard that it reminded me of my brother Nelson Tsosie

@robertneven7563 5 жыл бұрын

i love native america people verry much

@eddietunney6931 4 жыл бұрын

“I grew up on the reservation that’s the best thing that’s happened to me” this hit my heart hell yeah same here we grew up harder then most with no running water or electricity we still managed and survived don’t let anyone knock you on you grew or live keep shit going and keep on keeping on

@tammybearchum2135 3 жыл бұрын

But no running water or electricity is just how it was back in the good old days before colonization, we know how to live off the land

@shellyballs716 5 жыл бұрын

there is alot of beautiful scenery and shots in this video. Derrick is a role model alot if kids look up too and he is humble after all the fame. He still attends rez rodeos too.

@maizecharley358 5 жыл бұрын

This is hw natives are. Fame doesn't put one on a pedestal. We are jus all regular family.

@fearlesswarrior113 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah boy cowboy "Im one txt message away from Derrick Begay" Long Live Navajo Cowboys!!

@ELpooh2 5 жыл бұрын

This is their land, we are just visitors

@ricardobernal8897 5 жыл бұрын

One of the best in the world, not to discredit aaron tsiniginie, nor eric rogers, these guys are all top notch, bad ass headers. Vice, by far this is the best episode you all Have done

@americannavajopatriot9412 3 жыл бұрын

I'm a big fan of Derrick Begay.. I've never had the perviliage to have met him.. the thing I admire most him is his character.. I hope one day that he makes another run for "the gold buckle".. he mentioned legacy.. and it would be awesome to see that on his list of.. in his words.. memories (legacy). p.s.. Statement by Ty Murray @7:45👍 Goo Blessed💓💓 🇺🇲Navajo Nation, Arizona🇺🇲

@wellnative1 5 жыл бұрын

Inspirational! Way to go Derrick Begay. Wish you the best in 2019!

@client-oy7px 2 жыл бұрын

What a cool kid!

@navajodoll6320 5 жыл бұрын

I am Navajo and proud!🙇🏽‍♀️🏜

@mikestone9129 5 жыл бұрын

This is the difference between a real cowboy and a pretend cowboy. He has earned everything he has.

@marlena1jb 3 жыл бұрын

This guy is bad ass much respect. I’m Mexican American but I love the native culture👊🏼💪🏼💪🏼👊🏼

@kenvaldez4653 5 жыл бұрын

Way to represent !! A great example for others to follow !! My daughters name is Nizhoni Rae, her mother is Navajo. She will graduate soon, and attend CSU Fort Collins, Co for Engineering !VERY PROUD OF YOU bro!! Maybe our paths will cross someday........I'll buy you a cup of coffee!

@miwuksniper 5 жыл бұрын

We also have some native bull riders that rips!!! I took my family to the PBR in Sacramento to support our ppl. I love seeing us come up! Please help our Yosemite relatives by writing to the southern Sierra Mewuk Council.

@Hukasesh 5 жыл бұрын

Keep up the good work Mr. Begay. Show em how Diné do things right the first time... aóó!

@xkhvgcgpyugtqn6851 4 жыл бұрын

Ive felt lost all my life. I didn't know what to do. But learning about the pride of my people and our strength gives me strength and pride. Now I want to do grand things for my people where once I wanted nothing. My native blood runs full of pride for my people.

@semtech30 5 жыл бұрын

A pleasure to watch. Yeti has done a fine presentation. Fine talent and determination. Bravo.

@danielgutierrez4832 4 жыл бұрын

A teardrop to know about this successful Navajo cowboy. And the more I see native out with success the great joy I feel for I have two little girls who are half native. You goooo Native Americans!!

@miwuksniper 5 жыл бұрын

Yosemite Native here!!! This was awesome! We ride a lot of horses and Rodeo as well. As we say here ooh...

@jessehawkes1298 5 жыл бұрын

Another great Yeti documentary! It’s awesome to see the Navajo creating a real name for themselves

@sydney9736 5 жыл бұрын

BEAUTIFUL cinematography

@wagz1710 5 жыл бұрын

Great story! Awesome Cowboy!👍🏻🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@irvinson4026 5 жыл бұрын

The video was tastefully done, good job on that. Livestock was, and still is in some parts on the NN, a way of life. It's a privilege to watch this young man-- and many other Navajo athletes from afar. Wołíbee ádaoht'í! 👍

@BrettVaughnB100 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir glad a guy from the res is making it big .. no one deserves it more .. been lots of good ropers come of of the reservation

@ldn0224 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome young man. May this country produce many more.

@moseswicochea8408 5 жыл бұрын

What a great role model.

@user-zc2lt8ir1r 3 жыл бұрын

I still come back to this often❤️‍🔥

@amaresloan9681 5 жыл бұрын

Wow that's a good dude.

@ArtDonna84 5 жыл бұрын

At 9:50 is see Derrick's heart and who he really is inside. Huge compliment from Mauney and Murray as well. A home without running water, electricity, dirt floors, no TV, etc. That was how it was when I would visit my dad's parents in Arizona in a place called Harshaw. Old mining community in the mountains. Had a blast as a child with my cousins catching scorpions, tarantula's, snakes, skinning the snakes and riding our horses to a all in one market/post office/gas station where we'd sell the owner the skins for candy and soda. We thought we got the better deal. Simple life!

@snubnosedmonke 3 жыл бұрын

nizhoni.... this was such a nice short documentary the scenery was shot so well and derrick's story was so inspiring

@morgandastrup6576 11 ай бұрын

Having lived on the Navajo reservation and living among these amazing people. They hold this man in high regard.

@TheonethecallQuaid 6 ай бұрын

We attended this past years NFR (round 3) & got to watch him & Colter Todd rope. What a talent! I did manage to watch the rest of the rounds on tv and was rooting super hard for him and Colter to win the average, which they did. These guys made Arizona proud, the great Navajo nation proud & made me even more proud to call Arizona my home. This team will be my pick to win a World Championship in 2024.

@benschaffer9596 5 жыл бұрын

I'm just a regular American German American & I've always loved the Native American way of life & me myself & I definitely knows what the hard upbringing of life is all about myself as well & I am very proud of Derrick Begay for being when are the world's best Team Roping Cowboys out there as well & I'm just from a very small town here in Skull Valley AZ & me I've always wanted to be somebody but who am I nobody

@ride396 5 жыл бұрын

Hell yes. Yeti and VICE Sports together is awesome. Hope to see more of this.

@GutturalReef 5 жыл бұрын

Right on, this was made in good ways!!

@AndersonCattleCo 5 жыл бұрын

Derrick is one of my hero's

@AndersonCattleCo 5 жыл бұрын

Colby Sims , Reed is pretty recognizable, but so is JB,Ty when they talk before they show them.

@trentwood8192 5 жыл бұрын

You betcha awesome video of Mr Derrick begay

@jeraldbegay4489 5 жыл бұрын

Yessir kr ur next

@trentwood8192 5 жыл бұрын

Jerald Begay you bet the 4th Navajo to be there

@cherjohn2731 5 жыл бұрын

No disrespect but why aren’t they playing some actual Dine songs? I enjoy pow wow music but hearing some Dine Music would have been nice.

@anthonysakiestewa8011 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah pow wow not for navajos but good video i like it

@dwightslim6563 5 жыл бұрын

Nor peyote.

@cheyennebedonie8191 5 жыл бұрын

Yea I totally agree and I’m like pow wow is something that was introduced to us but it’s not originally apart of who we are

@deerspringdine1041 5 жыл бұрын

Dine' songs are codes no one will understand..

@shoneyestewa 5 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly!!

@janalivingston8236 5 жыл бұрын

It's a documentary about Navajo culture but they have plains natives in regalia and pow-wow music playing in the cut scenes. They should feature Navajo singers, and I don't mean flute players either.

@Nimrodbodeinejr 5 жыл бұрын

I am half Shawnee from West Virginia I am so proud of my people and how great they are .

@chiefsoprano 5 жыл бұрын

Thats a good dude😁😁😁blessings

@eleeashley520 5 жыл бұрын

Now this is new, Awesome documentary Thanks nizhoonii.

@jeanneemajor8917 5 жыл бұрын

I really liked the video. I lived in Tuba for 6 years, and miss it.

@officialVozie100 4 жыл бұрын

I'm apache and this guy a real one ixehe my Navajo brothers

@ACVRG1 7 ай бұрын

Proud of an Arizona boy that made it. Those rez kids are tough as nails

@mbitsui 5 жыл бұрын

Nizhoni Yee!! Awesome brother!

@cowboybrad6288 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome Doc.

@koolkeekz9872 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome doco once again Vice 10/10

@tuliplouart 4 жыл бұрын

I live in Arizona and this guy is a rockstar. Everybody knows him, everybody loves him. He's what you call a role model, for sure.

@leeloodalis8575 5 жыл бұрын

Proud of you son and proud of your family as well 💙

@whatthecrux2212 5 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!

@quincyball4440 5 жыл бұрын

Great job bud !

@caseythreesuns7742 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome...i.m not from his rez but have respect for this native cowboy hope to see him at the 2019 calgary stampede much love from Canada??

@59snitt 5 жыл бұрын

God bless His parents raised him right

@w.c.dogside1204 5 жыл бұрын

That was awesome!

@alfiejohnson586 5 жыл бұрын

Cowboy up bro

@larrylund2682 5 жыл бұрын

A living legend. Still humble. Amazing story. It will be told for generations to come.

@subhashnamey5562 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video.Scenes are Magnificent . From Pune City Jai Maharashtra.

@barbarajauregui3197 5 жыл бұрын

Love it !!

@jlo5123 5 жыл бұрын

Derrick you truly a great american native cowboy, u are a find young man also, and a great role model respectfully, thank you for who u are, Shi-Kis,!

@kansascowboy5721 4 жыл бұрын

What a great man!

@rachellewalters8111 5 жыл бұрын

Very inspiring story! :) ❤

@kevcor13 4 жыл бұрын

Great work Really Enjoyed this

@rogerchristopherswindle6018 5 жыл бұрын

Amazing story.👍👍

@ayeoner 5 жыл бұрын

This was shot so well.

@paulahouser1405 3 жыл бұрын

❤️ Wow Son! Praying for you 🙏♥️

@calista910 Жыл бұрын

That’s so cool a win for us navajos.

@ronellajay7702 5 жыл бұрын

Ahe hee for sharing this video Derrick Begay. You have always been and will always be My Super Hero. I wish you a continuous endless abundance of joy, success and wellness. Sincerely your number one forever fan me Ronella Johnson.