From the NRCHYA

FROM THE

Throughout the year, seven affiliates hosted National Reined Cow Horse Youth Association-presented clinics in six different regions. A total of 238 Youth attended and 60 new NRCHA memberships were gained from the clinics. More than 20 clinicians and 40 volunteers stepped up and donated their time to grow the NRCHYA and build the Youth reined cow horse community.

The largest Youth clinic this year came from the Northwest Reined Cow Horse Association. Held June 25 and 26, 65 people and four clinicians participated.

These clinics greatly support the Youth. In addition, they gain lasting friendships from meeting new people at these clinics, as well as leave with a plethora of knowledge from reputable NRCHA professionals.

“Lance and I feel so blessed to be a part of the NRCHA’s free Youth Clinic Program,” said Jodie Scheffel, North Central Region advisor. “In 2022 we hosted our third and largest clinic, and look forward to hosting another clinic in 2023! The NRCHA Foundation’s generosity makes it possible to share our passion with young horse enthusiasts who may have no other way to see the reined cow horse in action! We are lucky to have amazing trainers who volunteer their time and guidance to kids who are eager to advance and learn something new. The Youth who already participate with the NRCHA seem to be excited to take a newbie under their wing and help them learn all they can. It’s a great opportunity to share knowledge and experience with kids who are hungry to learn more!”

Without grants from the NRCHA Foundation, generously funded by donations from the Delaplaine Foundation and Chris and Debbie Swain, these clinics could not be possible. Their donations support clinic expenses, such as facility rental, practice cattle, event advertising and clinician travel expenses. For each clinic to receive this grant, the clinician must be an NRCHA professional, the clinic must be a minimum of one full day, it must be advertised to outside organizations, and it must be free of charge for the Youth.

The NRCHYA would like to extend a thank you to the Delaplaine Foundation, Chris and Debbie Swain, every clinician who has stepped up and supported our Youth, and all of the volunteers that put hours into organizing and producing these clinics.

—Tylor Todd