CINCH and the National Reining Horse Youth Association are proud to again offer the CINCH Speaking Contest at the 6666 NRHA Derby presented by Markel.
Not only is CINCH continuing to offer increased scholarship opportunities for youth members, but each participant will also receive products.
“CINCH is proud to once again support the NRHyA Speaking Contest in its initiative to offer opportunities to some outstanding young individuals,” said Cassi Nichols, CINCH Marketing Coordinator. “CINCH appreciates the efforts of NRHA staff to offer industry-driven opportunities and rewards for the next generation.”
This annual event serves as an opportunity for NRHyA members, regardless of age, to increase their skills and earn scholarship dollars. NRHyA is a program funded through the Reining Horse Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. RHF scholarships offered across several NRHyA programs will exceed $70,000 in 2024.
Participants will be divided into two age groups, 13 & Under and 14-18. The three categories will be Delivering A: General, Prepared Public Speaking, and Community Service Presentation.
In the Delivering A: General, contestants recite A: General, a guide to judging reining horses and a hallmark of the NRHA Handbook. Prepared Public Speaking involves contestants delivering a five-to-eight-minute speech on either a leadership or equestrian topic. Lastly, the Community Service Presentation allows participants to create an eight-to-10-minute presentation showcasing a completed community service project.
To enter, participants must fill out this form by June 1
Scholarships for the 2024 NRHyA CINCH Speaking Contest:
Age 14-18
Delivering A: General
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200
Prepared Public Speaking
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200
Community Service Presentation
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200
Age 13 & Under
Delivering A: General
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200
Prepared Public Speaking
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200
Community Service Presentation
1st place: $700
2nd place: $200
2023 NRHyA CINCH Speaking Contest Winners:
Age 14-18
Delivering A: General
1st place, Isabelle Hildebrandt: $700
2nd place, Lilian Roush: $200
Prepared Public Speaking
1st place, Lilian Roush: $700
2nd place, Emma Klug: $200
Community Service Presentation
1st place, Adrianna Runzo: $700
2nd place, Chloe Hansen: $200
Age 13 & Under
Delivering A: General
1st place, John ‘JG’ Codell: $700
2nd place, Millie Jean Piper: $200
Prepared Public Speaking
1st place, Wade Kiser: $700
2nd place, Presley Timmerman: $200
Community Service Presentation
1st place, Cavannah Hansen: $700