Chewin The Cud - June 23, 2021

Kansas Horse Council Foundation Presents Scholarships To Encourage Youth Advancing Their Equine Endeavors By Frank J. Buchman Youth with lifetime interests in horses and plans to work with and serve the equine industry have received stipend recognition. Thirteen young horse enthusiasts received Kansas Horse Council Foundation Scholarships at the awards ceremonies in Wamego. Hosted by the Kansas Horse Council (KHC), the program was moder- ated by Justine Staten, KHC executive director. “The Kansas Horse Council provides the state’s equine industry with leadership and direction through education, promotion and public policy advocacy,” Staten said. Scholarship recipients this year include Jodi Banks, Caitlyn Cham- paign, Collin Champaign, Courtney Clinesmith, Morgan Clinesmith, MarcusHetherington, ChancyJohnson, RyanKlamm, KirstenMiessler, Megan Miller, Megan Newlon, Brook Staten and Shelbey Taylor.

“The Kansas Horse Council Foundation managed by a board of direc- tors is a 501c3 nonprofit group founded in 2003,” Staten said. “Mis - sion is encouraging learning and higher education pursuits of indi- viduals involved in the equine industry.” Scholarships are funded by an auction during the Equifest of Kan-