NC State Fair 2009 Schedule

 The North Carolina State Fair 4H Youth day Hors show is October 17 - 18, 2009. Deadline for applications is is 9/28/09. Late entries will be charged $10.00 after 9/28/09. AQHA day is October 12th and 13th

Call me for more information, or go to

http://www.ncstatefair.org/2009/competitions/documents/09bighorsebook.pdf

Congratulations to our NC State Champion for the year 2009

 Miss Nikki Franklin  - Jr. Gaming State Champion

 ALL 4-HER'S

Note to all BBR members:

HORSEMANSHIP SCHOOL WILL BE APRIL 3RD AND 4TH AT WILLIAMSTON, NO. (BOB MARTIN AGRICULTURAL CENTER)

GAMING INSTRUCTION WILL BE HELD IN THE ARENA ACROSS FROM THE MAIN ARENA:  CLASSES WILL BE OFFERED IN BARRELS, POLES AND DRILL TEAM..... SIGN -UP IS DUE IN BY MARCH 20TH.  

COST FOR CLASSES, STALLS AND 4 CLASSES IN THE SHOW WILL BE $80.00 FOR EVERYTHING! CLICK HERE FOR APPLICATION AND ALL INFORMATION NEEDED

 OLD NEWS

Your project books are due on December 31st to the Currituck office.  Please make sure your books are complete and you have made an appointment to share your book with a team leader at the meetings.  This will insure that you have completed all steps and have a chance to compete for top awards at the year-end ceremonies.

• Blue Ribbon Rider  4-H Christmas party date to be announced soon.

• The Blue Ribbon Riders go on to State Competition in July!

  The competiton was tough at the NE District Horse 4-H Show . Competitors from all over the NE District came to compete for their chance at winning enough points to grant them an invitition to the NC State 4-H Show in Raleigh, NC.

   

  Congratulations are in order for the following Blue Ribbon Riders! These participants have won and earned their seat in the state level competition.

• Bethanne Overman -Sr Champion Gaming
• Terina Nobles - Sr. Reserve Champion Gaming
• Nikki Franklin - Jr. Reserve Champion Gaming
• Rebecca Hofler - Sr. Reserve Champion Western
• Danny Wallace
  
• Jenna Carroll

Well, the competition is over at the State Level. Congratulations to the following Blue Ribbon Riders:

They have earned the right to compete at the southern regional horse show in Lexington, Virginia:

• Nikki Franklin - NC State 4-H Jr. Reserve Champion and qualifier for the Southern Regional Finals
• Conley Winslow - 5th in the state in the junior gaming division
• Rebecca Hofler - Southern Regional Western Pleasure Qualifier
• Terina Nobles - 3rd in the state in the senior gaming divison

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Bethanne Overman.  Beth lost her horse due to an accidental injury the morning before state competions.  Beth's horse, Misty, was the NC State Champion for the past five years.  She was an inspiration to all of us and will be deeply missed. 

   "I believe I can hear her hoof steps in heaven!"

 I would like to thank all of the 4-Hers and their families for all of the love and support you gave our member during the state competions.  It is truly an inspiration to know that there are so many good people in this world.  Special thanks for putting Beth's name in for the 4-H Sportmanship Award.   For those of you who did not know, your votes were successful!  Bethanne Overman was voted by all of you and she received the 2008 Sr. Sportmanship Award for the NC State 4-H Horse Show !

We all sincerely thank all of you!  May God bless you for your thoughtfulness!