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Chancey Johnson

Leo, Mack and Saber are the mounts for Chancy Johnson, White City, Kansas who will be on the Northeast Oklahoma A&M (NEO) Rodeo Team at Miami, Oklahoma, this fall.

Most Versatile Lifetime Yet Still Young All-Around Cowgirl Anticipates Rodeo World With Ranch Ties By Frank J. Buchman

“I fell in love with horses when my parents got me started riding when I was two-years-old.” Chancy Johnson of White City fondly remembers her pony Pepper. “He was just perfect and positive experiences with Pepper are probably why I still enjoy horses so much,” she verified. “Pepper was a good one even though he did buck me off a couple times,” Chancy ad - mitted. “But that was okay, because it helped me learn to ride better.” Since starting, Chancy has had several horses and become an outstanding all-around cowgirl and leader among young people. “I’ve been so fortunate that my parents and family have been such strong supporters of all I’ve done,” Chancy appreciated. Eighteen-year-old daughter of ranchers Chad and Janon John- son, Chancy has a younger brother Colter. “Dad and Mom have always seen that I had nice horses, provided coaching and hauled me to activities,” she added. “They’ve been so very help- ful.” While horses are high on priorities, Chancy has a very busy life beyond the ranch and arena. She graduated last week as valedictorian of her class at White City High School in White City. “It’s been a crazy busy year, but oh what fun,” she declared. Active in other athletics, Chancy has played high school basketball four years being a start- er. “We had a good team this year, but it didn’t go as well as we had hoped,” she noted. “I also played volleyball this year for the first time, and it was sure exciting, too.” Active in 4-H work, besides showing horses, Chancy has exhibited other projects and served as a club leader. “I’ve shown several top steers and heifers, which means a lot to me and my ranch family,” she commented. Serving leadership roles in several community and school activities, Chancy was an FFA officer four years including the presidency. “It has been a great learning experience, espe - cially participating in the contests. Livestock judging was quite educational and enjoyable,” she insisted. Whenever there has been need, Chancy stepped up to help at many school, horse and ro- deo activities. First competition experience for the cowgirl was in the Eastern Kansas Horseman’s Associ- ation. Chancy Johnson, White City, was reserve world champion in break- away roping at the National Little Britches Finals Rodeo

“I started riding our big bay ranch gelding called Tex in about every event,” Chancy said. “He was a great all- around horse. I’d ride Tex in shows and Dad also used him in the pasture and at ranch rodeos, a cool deal. Tex is now 29-years-old out in retirement.”

From horse shows, Chancy started competing in junior ro- deo associations collecting a number of championships in several events. “I competed in about everything there was at one time or another,” she said. “I’ve had some top pole bending, barrel racing and roping horses, even tied goats for a while.” Highlight of Chancy’s accomplishments to date she said was being reserve world champion Little Britches breakaway roping. “I’m pretty proud of Competing in barrel racing, Chancy Johnson, White City, is on Leo at a rodeo in Garden City

that because there were more than a thousand contestants in the finals at Guthrie, Oklaho - ma,” Chancy remembered. In the two-head, long go-round, the cowgirl was 7-seconds, and came back to rope her short-go calf in 5-seconds. Competing in the Kansas High School Rodeo Association the past four years, Chancy has concentrated on barrel racing and breakaway. To be a winner at that level requires lots of practice and Chancy has a dedicated work ethic. “When I’m out for school sports I still work my horses two or three times a week,” she said. “Now, I ride just about every day, giving them a day off occasionally. Not always in the are - na, but often in the pasture to keep the horses legged up.” That’s no small workload coupled with her new job at Building Blocks childcare in Council Grove. Lay people have not an inking what a science it is to be a top roper. “I practice roping ev- ery day,” Chancy said. “I like to rope live calves, but when that’s not possible, I spend time practicing on the roping dummy.” How long practice is and how many loops are thrown depend on how the session is going. “In order to be as sharp as possible, I want every loop to be perfect,” Chancy said. “What I like to see is a perfect figure eight with the rope going around the calf’s head.” While she has done limited team roping, Chancy wants to stay more focused on breakaway. “Different loops are required for each event,” she said. “I may start doing more team rop - ing, but I have to make sure I rope in breakaway the best I can.” Ranking in high school rodeo standings, Chancy is anticipating the Kansas yearend finals at Mulvane. “I sure want to qualify for the National High School Rodeo Finals. That’s my main goal,” she said. Arena achievements have earned Chancy a rodeo scholarship to attend Northeastern Okla - homa A&M (NEO) at Miami, Oklahoma, this fall. “I will major in agriculture business and accounting while competing in the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA),” she said. “I plan to live in the dorm and have two or three horses there at the college facilities.” Following classwork team members practice daily with guidance from highly successful NEO rodeo coach Kolby Ungeheuer. While she’s had hard luck with top horses in the past, Chancy is confident of her two pres - Looking toward qualifying for the NIRA Finals while attending NEO, Chancy will move from there to a four year school. “I’m uncertain if it’ll be K-State or Oklahoma State,” she said. “I may continue to college rodeo depending on how it goes at NEO. I sure want to concentrate on my studies the final two college years.” Upon graduation, Chancy looks to a career in accounting and agriculture business man - agement. “I have a small cow-calf operation of my own and will always maintain my ties at our family ranch,” she assured. “Breakaway roping is becoming a major event in professional rodeo. So I see a strong future there along with whatever else I do.” ent college mounts. “I’ll be riding Leo in barrel racing and roping off of my bay geld - ing Mack,” she said.

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HardWork Earns Dwight Cowgirl Broad Successes With Agriculture Media Profession On The Horizon By Frank J. Buchman “When there’s work to be done, this cowgirl is the first in line to help.” Yep, she’s an outstanding young horsewoman, but much more with a bright future serving all of agriculture. Verification comes with the many accolades re - ceived by Michelle Patry during recent yearend school activities. A 2021 Council Grove High School graduate, Michelle has a lifetime of horse, ranch and com- munity service work. The 17-year-old daughter of Josh and Marlene Patry of Dwight started quite young riding hors- es. “I participated in Eastern Kansas Horse- man’s Association (EKHA) shows when I was just three-years-old,” she said.

horses to ride and developing riding skills. “They’ve been so good helping me ever since I started and as much so these days,” Michelle said. “My sisters, Nichole and Heather, as well as my brother Jayden have always shared hors- es and encouraged me, too.”

While fond memories of horseshow participation are cited by the horsewoman, she’s a real work- ing cowgirl. “We have a large cattle operation on our ranch, and I’ve always helped with all of that work,” Michelle verified. “I really like every aspect of growing up and working on a ranch.” Moving from her horse called Cookie, Michelle rode the ponies named Trigger and Rex in horse shows. “We fortunately had a couple of great perfor- mance horses, Cowboy and Babe, as well as top running horses,” Michelle said. “My sisters and brother were usually in a different age group so we could often ride the same horses.” When she was seven-years-old, Michelle joined the Dwight Sunflower 4-H Club and enrolled in a several projects. “Of course, I showed horses, but I also had beef, swine and foods,” she said. “I became es - pecially interested in photography. I enjoy taking livestock, ranch and even people pictures and showing them at the fair.” The Morris County Fair has always been a high- light of the year for the family. “I’ve had exhibits for all of my projects and have been fortunate to win several championships,” Michelle appreci - ated. Serving 4-H club offices through the years, the cowgirl’s show interests changed as she got older. “Of course, I exhibited horses, but then got out of the swine project and had more steers,” Michelle said. Seldom if ever missing an EKHA show, Michelle

“I took after all of my family with my interest in horses,” Michelle continued. “Both of my par - ents as well as my two older sisters and my little brother enjoy working on horseback.” Ample credit is given her parents for providing

annually collected a number of yearend awards including several highpoint honors. The recogni- tions were not without plenty of advance effort. “All of my family works hard with our horses riding daily and assisting with ranch work,” Michelle verified. “We generally are always the first ones at a show. We make sure our horses are warmed up ready for a full day.” Qualifying at District 4-H Horse Shows, Michelle has exhibited horses at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson ever since she was old enough. “We didn’t have to qualify at district last year due to the coronavirus, but I did show at the state fair,” she said. “It really went well and I placed in the top ten in five classes both perfor - mance and speed events.” Upon entering high school, Michelle enrolled in vocational agriculture classes and joined FFA. “I was elected an FFA officer three years and have just completed my term as president,” she said. “I really enjoy judging horses as well as all species of livestock. Both the district and state FFA contests have been enjoyable and educa- tional. “I was eighth in the state horse judging contest as a sophomore,” Michelle noted. “Our team with my sister Heather and Carissa Dalquest placed second qualifying us for national compe- tition.” Highlight of Michelle’s judging experiences was competing at the American Quarter Horse Asso- ciation Youth World Show. “That contest really made a lifetime impression,” she admitted. While she’s efficient in horseshow and ranch work, Michelle doesn’t have as much interest in rodeo competition. “I’ve been in several youth rodeos, and have done some roping, but I pre- fer horse shows,” she said. After losing one of her horses, Michelle feels fortunate to have a new horse from trainer Am- ber Henderson at Topeka. “This sorrel gelding called Mack is a great one,” Michelle said. “I have also learned so much taking riding lessons from Amber.” Receiving a half-dozen higher education sti- pends during class day activities, Michelle was recipient of the Gordon Morrison Scholarship. “Mr. Morrison taught agriculture at Council Grove many years ago,” she said. “He’s attend - ed the FFA banquet several times and has been such an inspiration to me.” While she’ll be competing in the district 4-H horse show, Michelle isn’t sure if she’ll be at the

state fair. “With Mack in the performance class- es and my black horse Diesel to run, I’m con- fident I can quality,” she said. “However, with college I don’t know if I can get to the state fair.” This fall, Michelle will be attending Butler Coun- ty Community College in El Dorado. “I plan to major in mass communications specializing in journalism and photography,” she said. “I’ve been taking classes online, so I should get my degree in another year-and-a-half.” With diploma in hand, Michelle will be just 19-years-old as she looks toward a profession working for an agriculture publication. “Of course, I’ll write, but I’m really excited about livestock and ranch photography,” she said. “I would like to develop my own photography busi- ness later on.” While horse work could be limited during col- lege and starting her professional life, Michelle will always be a cowgirl. “I want to continue to help on the ranch when I can and also ride in horse shows,” Michelle Patry said. “I would like for my children to be involved with horses, too. I hope they can even show in registered Quarter Horse events.”

Horse Owners’ Feeding Dilemmas Simplified By Nutritionist’s Ration Designed For Optimum Equine Health And Performance By Frank J. Buchman “Exactly what horses should be fed, ingredients, protein content, vitamins, minerals and amount, forever is an owner’s query.” Opinions widely vary from cowboy to horseman to breeder with feed manufacturers becoming involved in the quite controversial issue. Sympathizing with the dilemma, Dr. Harry Anderson has determined what he considers optimum nutrition for equine health and perfor- mance. With a doctorate degree in nutrition from South Dakota State University, Anderson developed an equine ration based on lifetime experience. He was a feedlot nutritionist 35 years including 26 years at Garden City before becoming a private consultant. “Feed must be absorbed into the horse’s gut for maximum results. It’s all about efficiency of what the horse eats,” said Anderson, now of Weatherford, Texas. While complex for lay horsemen, the nutritionist simplified his equine feed philosophy into three parts. “Feed should be processed by the extrusion procedure, which is the same technique used to make dog food,” Anderson said. “Extrusion

processes feed’s starch to digest in the horse’s small intestine where it is far more efficient. “Secondly, a seaweed product in the feed im- proves environment in the cecum and colon of a horse enhancing digestibility,” Anderson contin - ued. “Seaweed also increases blood flow while supporting horses’ immune function and enrich- ing overall health. “Third and maybe the most important part of the feed is chelated trace minerals which increase their bioavailability,” Anderson insisted. Horses need trace minerals in minute quanti- ties. “They trigger the production of enzymes and hormones for growth, reproduction and healthy maintenance of the horse,” Anderson explained. However, it was a challenge to design a product meeting needs of foals, working mounts, breed- ing equine and geriatric horses. “I developed one feed for all horses by varying the amount they eat per unit of bodyweight,” Anderson explained. “Higher absorption of the feed’s nutrient concentration is how we meet the animal’s needs.” Owners who fed Anderson’s equine ration began demanding it in such quantity that the nutritionist started his own feed company. Total Feeds, Inc., features the original horse ration called “Total Equine,” but has expanded with other lines of feed. “Basically, a 1,000-pound-horse should be fed four pounds of Total Equine a day,” Anderson said. “The horse will have extra room in the gut, to increase hay or grass consumption meeting nutrition needs.” Horses’ hay consumption can drop by up to 30 percent, and some owners do not feed any forage. Actually, the original horse ration can be fed ef- ficiently to most species of livestock. “Dogs love it, while turkeys and rabbits do quite well on the feed,” Anderson said. “However, Total Equine cannot be fed to sheep, llamas and alpacas due to the high level of copper.” Sold only in 40-pounds bags, Total Equine is usually more expensive by the pound than other sacked horse feed. “However, less feed is required while improving horse health and per- formance, therefore becoming an economical ration,” Anderson insisted. A couple varieties of the equine feed have been developed for horses with dietary restrictions. Specialty formula equine mineral supplements

including one for joint therapy are also avail- able. “Total Bull” is a feed working especially well for bucking bulls, cattle used for roping, and calf creep. There are also specialty feeds designed specifically for goats and dogs. “Our mission at Total Feeds is providing the highest quality animal rations for a wide range of species,” Anderson reiterated “The focus has always been on optimum health and perfor- mance through excellent nutrition.” There are now 40 Total Feed distributors serv- ing more than 1,300 dealers nationwide. “We are still a family business operated by wife and I with our two sons and a daughter-in-law,” An - derson verified. Feed was made in Muenster, Texas and Perris, California, but a mill at Butler, Missouri, now also formulates Total Feeds. “We are excited about having closer access to the products in our area,” said Jana Barcus of Better Equine at Paola. “It will sure save our

Total Feeds distributorship some freight costs. We will be pulling feed out of there by the end of this week.”

Remembering One Special Rider

“Mary White was a heroine then and has been ever since.” Certain childhood readings leave a lifetime impression and Mary White’s story in the third- grade primer did that. Author of the writing didn’t mean anything then, but renowned editor William Allen White, Mary’s dad, has become a mentor. A century ago, in the Emporia Gazette, May 17, 1921, Mr. White printed his 16-year-old daugh - ter’s editorialized obituary. “The Associated Press reporting of news about Mary White’s death declared that it came as the result of a fall from a horse. How she would have hooted at that! Mary never fell from a horse in her life. “Horses have fallen on her and with her. ‘I’m always trying to hold ‘em in my lap,’ Mary used to say. Mary was proud of few things, one that she could ride anything with four legs and hair. “Mary’s death resulted not from a fall but from a blow on the head which fractured her skull. The blow came from the limb of an overhanging tree on the parking.” A present-day editorialist surmised: “The accident did not surprise anyone who knew her. Mary was a rambunctious girl who rode horses and drove cars with the same reckless inten- sity. “On that Tuesday afternoon, Mary was riding a skittishmare named Hardtack. Having changed to her riding khakis, Mary aimed as usual for country roads north of Emporia. “But about where the Emporia State University Library parking lot is now, Mary was distract - ed. A school friend delivering the Emporia Gazette rode by on his bicycle. “Mary turned to wave with her bridle hand. This caused Hardtack to dart from the road and plunge beneath a catalpa tree. Still turned to wave, Mary may not have seen or could not avoid collision with the fatal branch.” Frequently reprinted, Mary White’s story was developed into a movie always creating sad surreal feelings. Mr. White concluded Mary’s eulogy: “A rift in the clouds in a gray day threw a shaft of sun- light upon her coffin as her nervous, energetic little body sank to its last sleep. But the soul of her, the glowing, gorgeous, fervent soul of her, surely was flaming in eager joy upon some other dawn.” Reminded of Esther 8:16: “At this time, she had a dawn of new hope, gladness, joy and hon - or.”

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