Fourteen scholarships have been awarded by the Kansas Horse Council Foundation.
Planning futures working with horses, recipients were honored by the Kansas Horse Council (KHC) at a recent banquet in Manhattan.
Justine Staten, KHC executive director, and Kallie Emig, KHC president, recognized horse accomplishments and future objectives of the honorees
Courtney Clinesmith, daughter of Bill and Stephanie Clinesmith of Cimarron, junior at Kansas State University (KSU), majoring in agribusiness pursuing career in ag banking or agribusiness sales.
Chancy Johnson, daughter of Chad and Janon Johnson of White City, KSU Rodeo Team majoring in agribusiness pursuing ag educator career to serve her community and in rodeo competition.
Taylor “Tee” Koch, son of Larry and Kristi Koch of Clyde, Fort Hays State Rodeo Team sophomore in agribusiness, pursuing career as rancher, farrier, horse trainer, and rodeo competitor.
Kelli Kychick, daughter of Corey and Michelle Kychick of Topeka, Washburn University sophomore majoring in ag marketing as career while competing in the hunter jumper sport.
Alyssa “Ally” Leslie, daughter of Garret Leslie and Toni Woodson of Inman, second year KSU veterinary medicine student pursuing career in equine research and horse show judge.
Emily Stamper, daughter of Michael and Elizabeth Stamper of Plainville, attending Kansas Wesleyan majoring in business management and pre-law pursuing career as real estate or business attorney.
Alexis “Lexi” Studebaker, daughter of David and Jamie Studebaker from Harveyville, KSU ag communications major pursuing career working as trail ride guide for National Parks Service.
Talor Sutton, daughter of Blake and Joan Sutton of Topeka, KSU equine studies pursuing career in warm blood horse operation and consulting.
Additional recipients unable to attend the banquet were Aubrey Gerdes, Alexa Gerdes, Caitlyn Champagne, Morgan Clinesmith, Cash Fuesz, and Rileigh Holcomb.
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Officials of the Kansas Horse Council Foundation joined with scholarship recipients at an awards banquet in Manhattan. Shown are (back) Kelli Kychick, Courtney Clinesmith, Chancy Johnson, Emily Stamper, Lexi Studebaker, Tee Koch, (front) Talor Sutton, KHC President Kallie Emig, KHC Executive Director Justine Staten, and Ally Leslie. Not shown: Caitlyn Champagne, Morgan Clinesmith, Aubrey Gerdes, Alexis Gerdes, Case Fuesz, and Rileigh Holcomb.
