Brady Blackburn (played by Brady Jandreau) is a protagonist in The Rider.
The protagonist and former rodeo star who suffers brain damage from an accident, weakening his hand and causing seizures. He works at a grocery store and breaks horses to support his family, bonds with a horse named Apollo, experiences a near-fatal seizure, and ultimately walks away from rodeo life despite doctors warnings. Wayne Blackburn (played by Tim Jandreau) is a protagonist in The Rider.
Brady's father who contributes little to the family, spending money on drinking and gambling. He sells the family's horse Gus and later forces Brady to euthanize Apollo after an accident, leading to a heated argument that pushes Brady toward the rodeo competition. Lilly Blackburn (played by Lilly Jandreau) appears in The Rider.
Brady's autistic teenage sister who lives with the family in poverty on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Lane Scott (played by Lane Scott) appears in The Rider.
Brady's close friend who suffers brain damage from a similar rodeo accident and lives in a care facility. Brady visits him regularly, making Lane a symbolic figure representing the physical toll of rodeo riding.
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Characters
Brady Blackburn
(played by Brady Jandreau) — protagonist
The protagonist and former rodeo star who suffers brain damage from an accident, weakening his hand and causing seizures. He works at a grocery store and breaks horses to support his family, bonds wit...
Wayne Blackburn
(played by Tim Jandreau) — protagonist
Brady's father who contributes little to the family, spending money on drinking and gambling. He sells the family's horse Gus and later forces Brady to euthanize Apollo after an accident, leading to a...
Lilly Blackburn
(played by Lilly Jandreau) — supporting
Brady's autistic teenage sister who lives with the family in poverty on the Pine Ridge Reservation.
Lane Scott
(played by Lane Scott) — supporting
Brady's close friend who suffers brain damage from a similar rodeo accident and lives in a care facility. Brady visits him regularly, making Lane a symbolic figure representing the physical toll of ro...
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