National Youth Cutting Horse Association
 260 Bailey Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 244-6188
youth@nchacutting.com

 ESSAY CONTEST

 This contest is open to all NYCHA members; you do not have to attend the Summer Cutting Spectacular or the Youth Convention to participate in the contest. Great prizes will be awarded and the best overall entry will receive a $500 scholarship from NYCHA.   You can even earn LEAP points by submitting an entry!

 Age Divisions – All divisions can get help with typing, but must write and edit the essay themselves.

  • 8 & under
  • 9-12
  • 13-15
  • 16 & up

Guidelines

§          Essays should be 1,000 words or less. 

§          Essays will be judged on spelling, punctuation, and content.  

§          Essays must be typed.

§          Each essay should have a cover sheet stating the contestant's name, address, phone number and member number; the title of their essay; and the age division in which they will be competing.

§          All entries are the property of NYCHA and will not be returned.   Winning essays may be used for promotional purposes. 

Topic for all age groups.      My first cutting horse...

 – Tell us all about the first cutting horse you ever had – how old were you when you got, how did you find the horse, tell us about the first time you showed it, do you still have it.  Why is your first cutting horse special to you?

 Essays must be postmarked by June 1, 2006 and mailed to
 NYCHA Essay Contest
260 Bailey Avenue
Forth Worth, TX 76107.

 

Questions regarding the NYCHA Essay Contest can be directed to
Danette McGuire, NCHA Youth Coordinator at (817) 244-6188 or youth@nchacutting.com

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