The 2024 applicants:

Hi, I’m John Moyer, I’m the 2024 Carsen Perry Legacy Fund (Boys) Winner. I’ve grown up around bucking cattle my entire life and I love every bit of it. Ever since I was little all I’ve ever wanted is it raise bucking bulls and ranch. My family has had bucking stock since the 1990s and we started to really focus our program on dummy calves in 2010. I got to flank my first dummy bull myself in 2021, his name was 912 Great White Shark. We had a pretty successful season in the Junior Futurities. I was beyond blessed that I had the opportunity to showcase myself and my program at the 2024 CP Legacy interviews. It was such a blessed to get to stand alongside many other great junior stock contractors. I think that this is an amazing chance for young breeders that they should seize the opportunity. It feels like a dream come true, looking back I still can’t believe that I won. It just shows that it takes a little hard work, some determination, and a passion for your industry. I’ve invested the money I won into quite a few upgrades for my program. These include a Skid Steer along with a Tree Saw, I partnered on another set of Dodge heifers and a 2 yr old bull from Cody May with my family, along with attending Flying Cow Genetics AI school and receiving my AI certification. I have also invested in our AI Program buying an AI kit, some straws, and other supplies to set up my first set of heifers this year to AI.

My Name is Vincente Maldonado I’m a proud stock contractor with 6-C Bucking Bulls, and I was honored to earn 2nd place in the Carsen Perry Memorial Scholarship Fund. I feel truly blessed to receive this recognition—not just for the scholarship itself, but for what it represents. Carsen often talked to me about building a future in the bull industry, and thanks to this scholarship, I’ve taken my first steps toward that dream. With the support of Justin Cox, I was able to purchase three heifers at the Big Schott Rodeo Yearling Sale. I also have invested in caring for those heifers and my new junior calf, 26L Johnny Manziel. I’m incredibly grateful to continue doing what Carsen loved so much. His legacy means a lot to me, and it’s an honor to carry it forward. I have a strong support system and a close bond with his family, and I’m especially thankful for the guidance and encouragement from Justin Cox and Jody Schott Thank you all for believing in me and helping me. CJP-791

Hi my name is Cooper Schott. I am a stock contractor with Big Schott Rodeo. I was the 3rd place winner of the Carsen Perry Legacy Fund (Cowboys). I was beyond thrilled and even more so honored to have been selected and seen as someone that exhibits Carsen Perry. He had such a large impact on so many people and to see my name next to his leaves me speechless. I'm glad I got to call him my friend. With the money that I won I have used it many ways. I invested in another bull, I donated to local families in need, I've put a bit in savings, and I bought a new dump trailer and started my own business. I am so grateful and blessed to have received this award, as it has helped me take a huge step towards a bright future. I'd like to thanks the Perry and Cox family for raising such an outstanding young man and may his spirit live on through all of us. I'd also like to thank them aswell as the panel of judges for selecting me to receive this amazing award. Long live Carsen James Perry!

I’m Milo Thompson with highland cattle.It meant a lot to me to be able to participate and get an honerble mention at carsens legacy scholarship fund . With the money I bought a prospect jr futurity bull and the rest I bought wired fence with.

My name is Sofia Carter, and I’m honored to have been selected as the Champion Cowgirl recipient of the Carsen Perry Scholarship Fund. I’ve been flanking bulls for about three years now, and I feel incredibly blessed to serve as an ambassador for this amazing cause. The spirit of Carsen Perry has deepened my connection to my cattle. My relationship with my bulls goes far beyond the arena; it’s about recognizing their true value and the purpose they serve. I’ve always prayed that the world could see how valuable and worthwhile this animals sincerely are. Winning this scholarship has helped me see beyond the basics of being a stock contractor. It gave me confidence, earned me respect, and forever changed my perspective. Thanks to the scholarship, my family was able to purchase a ranked bull, renovate our catch pens and arena, and invest in an aluminum trailer with four compartments. I now strive to be the best junior stock contractor I can be by leading with respect, integrity, and heart. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity and will always honor the legacy of Carsen Perry through the care of these beautiful animals.

Hi My name is Arena Thomison and I am from Stilwell, OK. I represent Rising Stars Ranch. I have been around bucking bulls my entire life. When my mom flanked her first competition bull I was in her belly. I am so blessed to have the honor of winning second in the Carsen Perry Legacy Scholarship Cowgirls division. Carsen was an amazing young man and I hope to let my light shine in everything I do just like Carsen did. I want to help others become the best versions of themselves and encourage all junior contractors to participate in this wonderful opportunity. I utilized the funds I received to purchase my 2025 youth calf 25L Lightnin’ McQueen from Kyle Lippincott. I was also able to purchase 3 bred heifers out of the 2024 fall Page sale. My herd has now grown to 5 females which I picked names out of The Bible for: Hope and Grace (2 Baker heifers I had previously purchased), Faith, Love, and Glory. Carsen was an amazing person and the more I learn about him, the more I want to be like him

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I’m Ella Tolman and I represent the Rockin T Ranch. I was honored to accept the Honorable Mention Scholarship this past year with the Carsen Perry Scholarship program. It meant the world to me to accept this scholarship because Carsen was my best friend. My participation in this scholarship program was to solely honor him. I’m going into my junior year at Lindsay High School. I’m putting the scholarship money into my college fund to go towards pursuing my Pre-Vet degree. This summer I’m taking concurrent college classes and was accepted to the Equine Production program at the Mid-America Technology Center in conjunction with my HS classes. I plan to continue with the Veterinary Technician program my senior year. This program will help me gather information to prepare myself for college in which I put the scholarship money towards. I am so grateful for the Carsen Perry Legacy Scholarship for this opportunity!