Article provided to IRN by: Mindi Fish

Name: Kalgary Ann Johns

E.I.R.A Junior Contestant



Age: 8





Family: (Mom, Dad, Grandparents, brothers, sisters) Mom: Boogie Jumper, Dad: Naha Jumper, Sister: Jacee Jumper, Maternal GP: Norman and Debbie Johns, Paternal GP: Moses and Laquita Jumper


What tribe are you a member of or descendant from? Seminole Tribe of Florida


Grade in School, name of school: 2nd Grade at Moore Haven Elementary



Activities you are involved in at your school: Basketball and 4-H Steer Club



Pets: (horses, cats, dogs, lizards, cattle, pigs, Llama’s, etc) Zoyie (horse) Shady Lady (horse) and Harry (dog) Garfield (cat), and Rabbits






What events in Rodeo, Horse Showing, Showing Cattle, photography, or helping your family with are you involved in? (If you travel with your Mom and Dad at rodeos or horse shows, cattle shows, or working the ranch, please explain what your responsibilities are) I traveled out West with my family to Rocky Boy, Ft. Hall and Crow Fair for the tour rodeos, and competed in the youth events. I have to help my mom and dad feed, water, my dogs and horses. At the rodeos I have to take care of my own tack and horse as well as keep my horses washed and brushed. At home we all work in the barns, I like to help with the new baby colts and fillies. My horse Shady Lady lost her little filly in hurricane Frances last year, it was really sad. This year I have a 4-H Steer named Blackie, right now he weighs 780 lbs. he has a lot of growing to do. I like to help my Papa Johns and my Papa Jumper when they work cows.







What achievements have you made in your event you compete in or activities you are involved in? I was the E.I.R.A mutton busting champ in 2004, 2004 reserve champ in pee wee barrels. Bill Osceola Tribal Fair Champion Mutton Buster and Barrels 2004 (my dad and I won 2 saddles and buckles a piece.) Buckle winner at the Cybil Colliflower Memorial Rodeo in barrels 2005 at Rocky Boy. 2005 E.I.R.A. Pee wee Barrel Champ. 2005 Kid’s Series Jr. Barrel Champ. I can’t remember all of the rodeos names but I have 4 mutton busting buckles, 6 Barrel Racing Buckles , 1 calf riding buckle, and 2 saddles (one for mutton busting and one barrel).




What are your future goals in your events you participate in? Moving up from the kid’s events to the open rodeo and on to the I.N.F.R.. I might ride one more year in the jr’s but then Zoyie and I are going on up with the big girls. Zoyie has been to the I.N.F.R. a bunch of times with Miss Carol Holyan.



Who is your ultimate hero? My horse Shady


Within the Rodeo world: Who is your ultimate favorite Cowboy and or Cowgirl? My Mom and My Dad



What is your favorite TV show? Sponge Bob Square Pants

What is your favorite Movie? Aladdin by Disney


What are some of your favorite songs or musicians? That's so Raven


What do you do, to help others? I go help my Mom at the arena on barrel racing night when she is teaching the kids and adults about barrel racing.



When you grow up and graduate from school, what are your plans for your profession? A Ferrier and Horse Vet


Do you plan to attend college, if so, what is your major? Yes, Veterinary medicine





If you could give advice to another Native youth on how to get started doing what you are involved with, what advice would you give them? If your mom and dad or other family members are not into rodeo, go to one of the rodeos and ask questions. At all the rodeos I have ever been to I.N.F.R., N.F.R. and all locals, you can always talk to contestants, they always seem to have time. Check out what is going on in your area, ask a 4-H leader there are always horse and cattle shows in 4-H.



If you were granted one wish, what would it be? To ride like my Mom



What would you do to educate others about being a Native American Youth from your tribe?  

Tell them about the Seminole Culture I know, but I am still learning.