Dear Friends of MacNair's,   
 

As you know our dear sister Caroline passed away on July 24, 2012. As a sister, friend, equestrienne, businesswoman and conservationist she made her mark on us all. We know you share our sense of loss and sadness.

Caroline worked for many years on what started as a small family business and later grew under her energy, vision and effort to be the MacNair's County Acres you know today. She loved the farm and the riding program and wants it to continue. We want you to know that that is our wish as well. We will all work to carry forward her love and vision.

Thank you for being an important part of Country Acres. It is and with your continued support will continue to be a special place.

With thanks,

Colin MacNair

Joan MacNair Petty

Henry MacNair

Alan MacNair

As part of the MacNair's family continuing to make the barn a special place, please see below for our upcoming programs.

Fall Registration: The horses and staff are excited and planning a fantastic fall season. We look forward to bringing you new and exciting programs to enhance your riding and horsemanship skills.  The Fall Registration for the 2012 -2013 riding year has been emailed.  Our fall semester starts on August 24, 2012 and continues through June 10, 2013.  We have limited class offerings and classes fill quickly, so please return your application as soon as possible to reserve your riding time.  If you have any questions, please feel free to call the office 919-851-1118.

Referral Rewards Program: This year we are also offering a Referral Rewards Program to any of our current customers who refer a friend to our program. To thank you, you can earn a credit of $25.00 on your account for all qualified referrals. To be eligible for the credit, the qualified referral needs to be enrolled in the MacNair's riding program and completed four or more lessons. Current customers can refer multiple friends and earn the credit for each qualified referral. Be sure to tell your friends to list you as the referral on the registration form.  Please call the office 919-851-118 with any questions. 

There are still a few more weeks for Camp Cheval that will run through  8/11. If your child has yet to attend a week of horse camp, please call the office.  We are offering a 10% discount on August camp openings.  It is a great way to spend time with horses and friends!

Summer Leasing is still available through the week of August 13th on some of our school horses. If you are interested, please complete the Summer Leasing Opportunities registration.

No group lessons on school horses 8/13-23. The horses will be on vacation; they are going to the beach for sun, sand and relaxation.  The ponies have chosen to take their vacation at Carowinds this year.  Some horses will be staying behind to offer private lessons, so contact your instructor to schedule.

Riders from MacNair's will be headed to the Lexington National AA Show in Lexington, VA August 8-12th.  We wish all those showing the best of luck!

The Triangle C Show will be held August 24-26th at the Hunt Center.  Cam will be taking MacNair's riders to this show.  Please come out and watch.

Thank you to all for your continued support of our programs at MacNair's. 

Caroline Irwin MacNair Carl 
 

November 21, 1953 - July 24, 2012

Caroline MacNair Carl passed away peacefully at her home on July 24, 2012, surrounded by her loving family and friends.  As a lifelong resident of Wake County, Caroline will long be remembered for her love of horses and her love of the land.   Her dedication to her family, her friends and her community was evident in her daily life.  Caroline had a "spunk" and a bright smile that will be remembered by so many. 

Caroline earned a Bachelor's degree in Biology from St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg in 1976 where she founded the school's handicapped riding program. She was the owner of MacNair's Country Acres that began as a family business in 1965, and under her leadership, became one of North Carolina's leading equestrian facilities. Throughout her riding career Caroline Carl distinguished herself nationally by earning US Dressage Federation Bronze, Silver and Gold medals, and in 1996 was inducted into the St. Andrews Hall of Fame for her contributions to the college's equine program.  Caroline's legacy is that students and second generations who started riding at MacNair's are now sending their children and grandchildren.  

Caroline's interest was focused on improving the lives of children and protecting land in perpetuity.  She was Co-Chairman with her sisters of 'Jump for the Children' Horse Show benefiting Duke Children's Hospital.  She also sponsored farm outings for pediatric patients from regional hospitals.  In 2007, her professional accomplishments were recognized with a Triangle Business Journal "Women in Business Award," prompting Caroline to quip  that she was the only farmer to be so honored.  She was awarded a Sir Walter Raleigh Community Appearance Award for natural resource stewardship, the environmental Urban Stewardship Award, and the Interfaith Food Shuttle for  partnering with that organization's Teaching Farm Project.  Caroline's passion for natural resource conservation was significantly demonstrated by her donation of land to the Triangle Land Conservancy and the establishment of an agricultural easement with Wake County Soil & Water, protecting the land for years to come. 

Caroline was preceded in death by her husband, William Foster "Bill" Carl, her parents, Colin and Joan McIntyre MacNair, and her sister, Catherine MacNair Midyette. She is survived by Catherine's husband Carlton, a sister Joan MacNair Petty and her husband Glenn, brothers Colin MacNair and his wife Bridget,  Henry Knox MacNair and John Alan MacNair.  Caroline's love of her many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends was an important part of her life.  The family would like to extend grateful thanks to Caroline's caregivers, Alga and Beatriz, and to Hospice of Wake County, for their loving care.

For those who wish to honor Caroline's life,  kindly consider memorial donations to Duke Children's Hospital or Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, www.pancan.org/.  

A celebration of Caroline Irwin MacNair Carl's life and enduring legacy was held at her home on the lawn at MacNair's Country Acres, on Tuesday, July 31st at 11:00am.  

A Couple Reminders

for August 

Camp Cheval will end on August 11th.  We hope everyone has enjoyed their time with the horses and ponies, instructors and camp counselors.  We thank you for being a part of our program!  Chesterbrook Academy chose MacNair's for their summer camp again this year.  You can see the pictures on our photo page.

4-H News

for August

  

Results for the 2012 NC State 4-H Horse Artistic Expression Contest:

Talbott, Charlotte: Painting 6th place

Buchholtz, Devon: Photo 2nd place

Barkley, Lizzie: Painting 5th

Toombs, Jackie: Painting 1st

Hudson, Mackenzie: Craft 3th

Mims, Mackenzie: Painting 3th

Mims, Mackenzie: Sewing 2nd

Huggins, Ruth: Drawing 4th

Redwine, Samantha: Painting 1st

Wine, Samantha: Craft 6th

Wine, Samantha: Drawing 1st

Brown, Sara: Photo 5th

Earp, Sydney: Photo 1st

Earp, Sydney: Sewing 2nd

Cloer, Taylor: Sewing 5th

Steinmeyer, Taylor: Drawing 3th

 

Samantha Wine

Samantha Redwine

Great job everyone!

 

MacNair's Country Acres