To celebrate their 25-year partnership anniversary with the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA), CINCH is offering increased scholarship opportunities for youth members at the CINCH Speaking Contest.
This annual event serves as an opportunity for National Reining Horse Youth Association (NRHyA) members to increase their skills and earn scholarship dollars regardless of their age.
Members compete to improve their skills, but also impressive scholarships. To celebrate CINCH’s milestone, the first-place scholarships have increased from $500 to $700, and a second-place scholarship of $200 has been added.
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.
Scholarships for the 2023 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
2022 NRHyA CINCH Speaking Contest Winners:
Becca Schaffhauser: 13 & Under Delivering A: General
McKylie Ivie: 13 & Under Prepared Public Speaking
Haley Turner: 14-18 Delivering A: General
Isabelle Hildebrandt: 14-18 Prepared Public Speaking
Faith Horner: 14-18 Community Service
Youth members interested in competing in this year’s CINCH NRHyA Speaking Contest can find more information, including the entry form at NRHyA.com. The entry deadline is June 1. Please email entries to youth@nrha.com.