Through sheer and absolute perseverance, Chase Johnson is mounting up as a young, distinguished, celebrated Calf and skilled Team Roper.
Despite his quiet meditation, tranquil outlook and unyielding mindset, he continues to show extraordinary skills and determination.
The resilience and toughness that is shown by young Chase is not just about his roping skills or his ability to ride and control the horse that he is upon; but it is also about defying the odds, galloping ahead, and corralling possibilities that will be captured when the gates of opportunity swing open.
As a young cowboy who started swinging a rope when he first started walking; Chase became interested in being a Roper and now it has become part of his DNA. Â Chase Johnson comes from a family that includes generations of Cowboys.
His great-great-grandfather, Olga Smith, was the first Black rancher in East Texas. Â For 20 years he produced one of the longest-running Black-owned and operated Rodeos in Groveton, Texas. Â Mr. Smith owned and provided all the livestock stock used in the rodeo and hired local personnel and those beyond to officiate the events. Not only was he a rancher but he was an activist and a member of the Local NAACP Chapter which registered people to vote so they could participate in the Democratic process. Â Mr. Smith, who lived to be 100 years old, was born on November 17, 1911, and lived his life with many challenges and triumphs.
Chase’s father, Frank Johnson, was also an accomplished Rodeo contestant and champion. He competed in Ranch Sorting and Penning for about 15 years until his sons, Tristen and Chase began competing. Throughout those years, Frank won numerous competitions.  In 2003 he was the Go Texan Team Penning Champion.
And in the year 2010, Frank won the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Team Penning competition. The following year, 2011, he won again, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Team Penning, the USTPA Sorting Reserve Championship, and the 2011 USTPA Team Penning Reserve Championship.  In 2015, Frank competed and won the Finke Ranch Rodeo Championship. And this year, 2025, he won 3rd place in the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ranch Rodeo competition.
Each day, once Chase’s homework is complete; you will find him riding, roping, and practicing; honing and refining his skills. Chase’s actions, conduct, and competitive performances demonstrate values, standards, and principles of sportsmanship. He improves his riding and roping skills by daily practice, watching the Cowboy Channel, and YouTube videos to address issues pertaining to basic riding and roping techniques.
Chase’s experiences and encounters while riding have fostered a determined spirit and garnered recognition; establishing benchmarks of high performance and self-discipline. Today, there is a camaraderie and mutual respect among the young cowboys and cowgirls that transcend racial barriers and place them all in cattle chutes together. In this competition, skills, and proficiency matter more than physical attributes, such as height, weight, or skin color. Â
Because of this competitive sport, Rodeo has taken young Chase and his Parents; Frank and Monique Johnson many places and allowed him to meet many of his Rodeo idols such as Fred Whitfield, John Douche, Shad Mayfield, and Cory Solomon.
Young Chase is finding ways to assert his presence in the saddle and create a sense of purpose and pride.  He demonstrates modesty, toughness, restraint, respect, and humility — qualities that are highly esteemed and valued among young people.  He not only competes but is very involved throughout the community by helping and giving back through the Annual Toy and Food Drive, assists in the Montgomery Memorial Cemetery cleanup day, works at setting up the Annual Dr. MLK, Jr. Community Celebration, and he is always available and willing to assist in delivering food items to the senior citizens.
Chase’s greatest accomplishments thus far are being in the top five (5) Roping Competitors in the Country. Â This young Cowboy has been Calf Roping for a little over four (4) years and has roped at some of the top arenas such as Chris Neals, Joe Beavers, and the Shane Hanchey Invitational.Â
Some of Chases’ major accomplishments are: Â
2025 Region 9 Texas Junior High Regional Champion in Tiedown and Ribbon Roping and All-Around Champion
2025 Region 9 Texas Junior High State Qualifier – TD, Team Roping, Goat Tying, Chute Dogging, Ribbon Roping
2025 Solomon Family New Years Roping 13U TD Champion
2024 Cowboy World Junior Rodeo TD and BW Champion
2024 Vegas Junior NFR 12U TD Reserve Champion
2024 Joe Beaver’s Labor Day Junior 12U TD Roping Champion
2024 Roy Cooper Reserve 12U TD Champion
2024 Region 9 Texas Junior High State Qualifier – TD, Team Roping, Goat Tying, Chute Dogging, Ribbon Roping
2024 Region 9 Texas Junior High Regional Champion – TD and Ribbon Roping
2024 Houston Livestock Show 12U Tiedown Champion
2024 Junior Patriot Qualifier 4th in average 12U BW, 5th in average 12U TD
2023 Vegas Tuffest – 2nd in average 12U TD
2023 Junior World Finals 3rd in first round
2023 Chris Neal Oklahoma’s Richest – 12U TD Champion
2023 Chris Neal Rising Star – 12UTD Reserve Champion and won Bonus Round
2023 Joe Beaver’s Labor Day – 3rd in the average 12U TD
2023 Joe Beaver Easter Rodeo – 3rd in average 12U TD and 2nd in average 12U BW
2023 Shane Hanchey Invitational – Champion 12U TD
2022 Vegas Tuffest – 10U BW 5th in average, 10U DM 2nd in average
2022 Houston Livestock Show – 10U BW 5th in average
2022 ETYRA BW Champion
In his first year of rodeoing, Chase qualified for the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Junior Invitational Roping (10U) Breakaway Roping and the 2022 Vegas Tuffest Championship, where he finished 5th in the finals.Â
After that initial season, Chase qualified again for the Vegas Tuffest Championship, Jr. NFR, and Patriot Event. He competed in the Junior High Rodeo that year, participating in Team Roping and Calf Roping. He is a current member of the Stars Rodeo Association, the 4H Club of Montgomery Texas, and the USTRC Team Roping Association.  Chase has consistently been in the top (five) 5 Ropers in all the major roping competitions, which include Joe Beaver Junior Roping, Shane Hanchey Invitational, and Junior NFR.
In 2022 Chase won (first) 1st Place at the 1st Annual JB Collins Jr. Memorial Calf Roping in the Peewee Breakaway and (first) 1st Place in Chute Roping and Breakaway Roping at the East Texas Youth Rodeo Association Finals.  He took part in the Next Generation Roping Events, qualifying for three events at the Vegas Tuffest Championship held in December in Las Vegas.  At the Vegas Tuffest Championship Chase finished (fifth) 5th in the (10U) Breakaway and (sixteenth) 16th in (12U) Tiedown.Â
Chase is very appreciative and thankful for all his sponsors and the individuals who continue to contribute to his success: Sanders Ranch, who was his very first (1st) sponsor, has travelled with him throughout his Rodeo competitions; Easley Enterprises of Texas, LLC; and Cowboy World. Â These kind and generous people contribute and donate to this worthy cause, because in the heart of this young Wrangler, he realizes that God has blessed him with the ability to rope. Â Â Â
It is easy to see why the support and encouragement shown to young Chase should grow to have more inspiration and reassurance as the importance of his breakaway roping and competition increases.
Chase’s actions, conduct, and competitive performance demonstrate values, standards, and principles of sportsmanship that are displayed in the Buckles he wears.
These outstanding characteristics of this tough little Cowboy are manifest as he adjusts his Stetson hat, straps on his boots with a dogged and general spirit of determination pervading throughout his personality and persona. So, Let’s mount up Cowboy.  Yippee Ki Yay Cowboy!
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