Most people spend their whole lives trying to overcome stuff. Most Christians and non-Christians live in fear of something all the time. Fear of money, not measuring up, failure, lack, the past, etc. Paul understood that in Christ all things are available and in that lifestyle he wouldn’t allow any other power to control his body or spirit. That doesn’t mean he didn’t go through stuff or have problems but when he recognized it he moved beyond it. The same power that raised Jesus will also raise you up by that power. Paul understood that and didn’t let religion or any other power keep him in fear. Don’t allow anything to creep in and tell you who you are not but bring every thought into the light of Christ and be free from whatever is keeping you from your future in Him.

Boy oh boy has it been hot, speaking of hot, the SC State Show was smoking. SC02 was on fire that weekend. The SC 02 was pouring on the fuel. Fri night was just the beginning, with Tanner Fletcher, Will Lear qualifying in the 1D. Will Lear again in the 2D and Michael Smith, Claire Long and Lloyd Burr in the 3D. Brittany Melton and Katie Holley in the 4D.

Hello Everyone, We have just returned from the Youth World Finals in Jackson, Mississippi and our youth put on a great performance. Congratulations to Courtney Smith and Tanner Shelton on placing in the go-rounds and qualifying for the Finals. We are really proud of you.

Hello all, as this is being published the Youth World is over and there are new champions to be crowned. Welcome back to all the Youth participants and parents of all who went to Jackson, and congratulations to all the Youth contestants who ran great runs and the ones that made it back to the Championship round.

Congratulations to North Carolina NBHA who are the 2008 Reserve Champion of the Spirit Parade at the 2008 Youth World. Yes thanks to all the Youth and all the ones that helped out to make the Nascar boxcars and all the fine details for the Nascar Theme for the State of North Carolina to be placed second place.

I know all of the ones that went to Youth World are pretty worn out and tired so it is great that we won’t have a show till August 16, 2008, which will be at Triple C Arena. Remember that this will be our co-sanctioned show with NC09 so this will be a great time to do a silent auction. Please bring any items that you think may sale good, or even a delicious baked item. We will have several shows in a row and are getting closer and closer to the end of our season.

We really need to be working extra hard to bring in money to go toward our awards. We have around $6700 in our account as of July 20, 2008. Please remember that I am keeping account of anyone that raffles, sales or donates money during the year and this person that raises the most money will earn the buckle for Top Fundraiser. So keep working hard to on this and be sure you let me know so that I can put you down for the amount that is earned or donated. The next shows are: Triple C Arena:8-16-08, Runnin R: 8-23-08, Triple C: 8-30-08, Cole Creek: 9-5-08, Running Horse: 9-13-08, and the last show will be Clacks 9-27-08. Don’t forget that we will be having our second annual Fall Festival at Cole Creek on 10-11-08, and we have a lot of great things planned for this as we had a great turn out last year.

I will start having the nominations for Horse of the Year, Family of the Year, Arena of the Year and Most Improved Rider at the show on August 30, 2008. You can nominate anyone for any of these as long as they are a member in NC03. You will have to put your name on the nominations so that the only ones that can nominate are also NC03 members. You can nominate anyone as many times as you like and there will be slips of paper and a box to put these in near the secretary. You will be able to nominate at the shows on 8-30-08 and 9-6-08, then I will have a paper with all the nominees on it that you all will be able to vote on the nominees listed. You will be able to vote at the shows on 9-13-08 and 9-27-08. Remember that if you do not place your name on the votes then it will be thrown out, and if you are not a member it will be disqualified too.

Remember to get your pee wees signed up for the Pee Wee Express, the cut of date will be September 1 if your child is not signed up and paid for in the pee wee express then they will not receive an award. Please see Jonathan and Tiffany Lindsay for this. If you give this to anyone else than you may not count on your child being signed up.

Remember to also keep your memberships renewed for the NBHA. If your memberships expires any points that you have will be forfeited and you will have to start over no matter when this occurs. Everyone is doing a good job so keep up the great work.

I want to say a great big thanks to Joan Poteat, who has taken over putting up the banners and the cans. This can get pretty old but this job is needed and has helped me very much at the shows, so thanks Joan for all your help.

Horse condolences to Arlo Morrison, on the loss of his horse BJ, who had to be put down due to heart complications back the first of July.

Get wells to Ashley Allen, who is the daughter of Dumpy and Kim Bailey, on the recent car accident she was involved in a few weeks ago. Ashley is dong better after having to have surgery on her hip and having to stay one week in Carolinas Medical Center.

Remember to pitch in and help out if needed, and that your district always needs you. See ya at the upcoming shows.

Nikki Warlick, wrapinthree@yahoo.com