Niki Flundra: Trick Rider

Niki Flundra Cammaert is living her dream. This talented performer travels extensively throughout North America performing her specialty act at the top events in professional rodeo. Together with her three horses, Niki displays a spectacular show that brings both tradition and innovation to each event.  Her love for horses and for what she does becomes so evident when you watch her in action!

Niki also offers trick riding clinics and lessons, trains colts and works as a stunt double in the movies. (She got started in the business when she began as a pyrotechnician and special effects technician, following in her father's footsteps!) Niki also enjoys working at the Westwind Academy instructing horse back riding for Children with Special Needs.
Hailing originally from the small town of Rockyford, Alberta, Canada, Niki has performed 8 times at the legendary Calgary Stampede.  With 14 appearances also at The Canadian Finals Rodeo, Niki has performed at every major rodeo in Canada (including 6 times at the Ponoka Stampede and 12 times at the Strathmore  Pro Rodeo.  South of the border, her resume includes 6 times to the NFR, 8 times to Rodeo Houston, 4 times to the San Antonio Exhibition & Rodeo, 5 times to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, Denver, CO, Albuquerque, NM, Pueblo, CO, Austin, TX, Waco, TX and so many more great events.
Niki has had the honor and privilege of performing for The Canadian Prime Minister, The President of Mexico and The President of the United States of America. She appeared at The Spirit of the Horse in Perth, Australia.  2010 marked Niki's sixth appearnace at The National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, Nevada. These are the moments that her dreams become a reality. It is Niki's hope that she can continue down the rodeo trail with her horses bringing a little something extra to each city that she stops in.

Niki has several stunt woman film appearances to her credit as well... most recently,Heartland, Pet Heroes for CMT and Horses of McBride. She has also worked on Jackie Chan's Shanghai Noon, Rat Race, North of 60, Little House on the Prairie and Karroll's Christmas. Niki is also involved in special effects and pyrotechnics for both film and live events. Niki is taking courses toward certification as a therapeutic riding instructor for children with special needs Learn more about Niki's stunt performing abilities.
In the fall of 2010, Niki married 3 time Canadian Champion and NFR Bronc Rider, Dustin Flundra. Niki and Dustin will soon be welcoming a new addition to the family. The couple live and work on the Flundra ranch south of Pincher Creek, Alberta.

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