Why do we do this:

The bucking bull industry lost Carsen James Perry in the fall of 2023. Carsen was only 14 years old, but in that brief time he had an enormous impact on everyone he knew. The Carsen Perry Legacy Scholarship was founded in 2024 as more than just a tribute; it is a testament to the light that Carsen brought into the world. Carsen and his bull, 791 Motley Crew, competed in the ABBI Juniors division during the 2023 season. The duo ended up finishing in second place, earning the Junior Reserve World Champion buckle. Though his time was far too short, the passion he carried for bucking bulls and the bull industry burned brightly, inspiring everyone around him. Carsen’s generous heart and unwavering faith lifted everyone he knew. He shared his knowledge freely, encouraged his peers and never hesitated to lend a helping hand. His kindness, his smile, and his unstoppable spirit are the things that stay with us. Through this scholarship, we carry his legacy forward, ensuring that future generations of young stock contractors feel the same encouragement, the same support, and the same fire that Carsen embodied every single day. He may be gone, but his passion, hard work, dedication, and kind heart will live on in all that had the good fortune to ever have crossed his path.

 

Who we do this for:

We do this for the future of industry. Many of these kids were blessed to know Carsen and compete alongside him. Junior stock contractors 18 years old and younger are eligible. Applicants must complete the following:

• Keep a record of their animals for the season.

  • feeding and nutrition

  • vet care

  • competitions

  • fees/expenses

• Write an essay outlining their plans for the scholarship money and answering the topic for the year. Past topics include:

  • how they carry the spirit of Carsen Perry

  • what they will do to improve the bucking bull industry.

• In October at ABBI finals in Las Vegas, Nevada, each applicant is interviewed by a panel of judges made up of industry leaders.

What we award:

• 2024

  • CPL awarded four cowgirls and four cowboys scholarships totaling $110,000.

• 2025

  • CPL awarded three scholarships totaling $50,000,

  • The Top Hand Stock Trailer Approx value $35,000

  • Two Mentorship Awards $10,000 each.

• 2026

  • CPL plans on awarding three scholarships totaling $50,000.

  • The Top Hand Stock Trailer Approx $35,000

  • Two mentorship Awards $10,000 each

 

Note: Past winners have purchased livestock to start their own breeding programs, equipment to improve their operations, equipment to start businesses, invested, and donated to charitable causes.

 

 

What we need:

Individuals, families, and small businesses have rallied behind this amazing program for the last two years and have raised nearly $200,000. For this program to remain sustainable, we need sponsors to take advantage of this amazing opportunity to support the future of the Bucking Bull Industry and put their names in front of a group of dedicated stock contractors, ranchers, and rodeo fans.

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First place = $25,000

Second place = $15,000

Third place = $10,000

Top Hand Award Trailer = $35,000

Mentorship program = $20,000

Operating Cost = $5,000

$110,000

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If you are interested in being a partner in the Carsen Perry Legacy, please contact Sara Schott at 801-599-1976

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