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"You are never a loser until you quit trying."
"Nothing can stop the person with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal. Nothing on earth can help the person with the wrong attitude." Thomas Jefferson
The essential joy of being with horses is that it brings us in contact with the rare elements of grace, beauty, spirit and fire. -Sharon Ralls Lemon
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Parker Lovell Cell Phone
336-971-9388
Cash & Parker Lovell Home Phone
336-785-0983
E-mail
Physical Address:
2210 Darwick Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Lovell's Mailing Address:
2915 Shetland Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27127 | |
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Pictured above: Riders from across the US and South Africa converged at CLS in August as the barn hosted our first International Competition!
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Friends
Let's see now. Since I last wrote, we've hosted the most intensive Show Rider Camp in our history, we've hosted our first International Competition, we've shown in the World's Championships along with two other big shows - and through all that wonderful, hard work, Cash has lost 10 pounds - and I've gained 10 pounds.
Would somebody please tell me how that is possible?!?!
There are so many wonderful happenings in our barn. Please, please read all about it below! Enjoy this wonderful Fall weather, the structure of back to school schedules, and our amazing children. And we'll look forward to seeing you at the barn!
Parker
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WORLD CUP AT CLS |
 e Pictured above: CLS Team Member Sarah Martin who won an overall Silver Medal.
TV cameras rolled. The newspaper reported. Magazine photographers snapped. In short, you could live under a rock and still know that something BIG happened at CLS recently! We hosted our first International Competition! And it was an amazing experience for all of us. CLS fielded its own team to compete again the United States and South African teams in front of a distinguished three-judge panel. CLS riders competed in qualifying rounds held during the barn's week long advanced show rider camp, which was coached by renowned equitation judge and coach, Ms. Cindy Mugnier from Granby, MA. Riders scoring the most points in the Walk-Trot-Canter division were chosen to ride on the CLS Team: Caroline Anderson, Jake Butts, Sarah Martin, Emily McKay, Ashley Stewart, Lauren Riggins and Candace Lovell. Two of our Top Scorers from the Walk and Trot divisions, Sydney Cearley and Chloe Marion earned spots as assistant coaches. Younger riders from the show rider camp worked as Ambassadors to the competing teams.
Pictured above: Show Rider Campers
Team CLS earned the Bronze medal for the overall score. CLS Team Member Sarah Martin stunned the crowd by earning the Overall Silver Medal for the competition's individual scoring. This is an amazing feat. Riders from both other teams were older and more seasoned riders, all of whom have competed internationally prior to this event. We were so proud of ALL of our CLS Team Riders, Coaches and Ambassadors. In many articles and write ups about the event in several equine magazines since the event, it's been noted how gracious, kind and talented were the young CLS riders. This, as anybody who knows me will attest, makes my whole world happy! Congratulations to all who participated. And special thanks to the CLS Moms and Dads who worked tirelessly to help us host this unprecedented horse show.
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Fall Fun Show - Start Getting Your Sponsors Now |
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Don't forget our Annual Little Bits Fall Charity Horse Show!!!
Our Fun Show is set for Saturday, Nov. 14 from Noon to 4:00 PM. This is our barn's gift to the local horse community. Proceeds raised from the Fun Show are donated to HERO, for equine rescue work, and to Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center, for handicapped riders.
The Sign Up Sheet is posted! Don't miss out on this wonderful event! Please see your instructor, or anyone in the CLS office, for details!
Entry Fee: $75, plus as much Sponsorship Money as our riders can raise!
Please note: Every Fun Show Rider Must Raise AT LEAST $30. THE CHILD WHO RAISES THE MOST SPONSORSHIP MONEY WILL WIN FREE PARTICIPATION IN THE ACADEMY SHOW OF HIS OR HER CHOICE - A $275 VALUE!
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| For Academy Nationals Team Members |
| Some important info |
 Academy Nationals are coming our way! Our Nationals Team has been working incredibly hard (and so have all of our instructors!)
Oct. 10 - BIG RIDE at 5 pm
Oct. 17 - BIG RIDE at 5 pm
Oct. 24 - BIG RIDE at 5 pm
We'd like to know if your rider is planning to participate in the Academy Nationals group rides. To send an e-mail to Jenna, please click here.
NEW! Oct. 25 (Sunday) - TEAM POTLUCK SUPPER AND FINAL PREP MEETING at the Bassett's House -- More information to come
If you have not had a chance to order your zip-up fleece Team jackets, shiny patent boots or anything else you need for the upcoming show, please let us know immediately. |
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Show Results: Lexington, VA |
 At the recent ASHAV show in Lexington, VA, Cash Lovell Academy Riders won a whopping 19 ribbons including 15 Blues and Reds! The weather was truly the only thing that didn't coorperate! No one has ever seen so much wet, gloppy red clay in their lives!
Special thanks to our trainers Jeanine and Kathryn, Sissy who helped with make-up, Bill S. (frequent grill master) who tied many cut off ties and the "great buns" hair team of Ms. Nancy and Ms. Parker with their stylish CLS aprons.
For Lexington, VA results, click here. |
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Show Results: Raleigh State Championships
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 Amazing! Cash Lovell had a tremendous showing at the recent Raleigh State Championships. This is a barn favorite and we had a fantastic group of riders and parents.
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Show Results: WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS, Louisville, KY |
 Heralded as the biggest Saddlebred horse show in the world, this show always brings out a parade of stars. From William Shatner and his stable of champion horses, to Carson Kressley and his entourage of chic equestrians, it's a sightseeing show to behold! More than 3,500 of the best American Saddlebreds in the world convene in Freedom Hall to compete for World's Championship ribbons.
This year, every Cash Lovell Stables rider who competed in Louisville earned one of those ribbons - and every single rider also qualified to ride in his or her championships - a truly remarkable feat!
Congratulations to Jake Butts, Caroline Anderson, Sharon Anderson and Sarah Martin on their incredible performances. And another congratulations to Cashlyn Lovell who, at 6 years of age, earned a Top Three finish in a tough field of 7 and 8 year old riders. Way to go! We're so proud!
 Interesting story: a colt that Sharon Anderson bred and raised earned a Top Three finish in a field of 34 amazing weanlings! A stunning achievement for any breeder, much less a small breeder from Welcome, NC! Congratulations, Sharon! |
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Show Results: LEXINGTON, KY |
The famed Red Mile Track in Lexington Ky is home to the second largest Saddlebred show in the nation. And Cash Lovell Stables was, of course, there competing with the best of the best! Pictured above is Jake Butts driving his World Champion pony Perfect Offering on the Red Mile! |
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Show Results: ASHEVILLE, NC |
How does 16 Champion and Reserve Champion placings sound?? Well, considering that we took 15 riders, it sounds pretty doggone good! Please click here to see a full list of results. Do you smell smoke? Our riders were cooking in Asheville!
For Asheville Show Results, click here. |
Sign Up Now For Upcoming Shows |
 Several important show entry deadlines are approaching
1. Academy Nationals (Murfreesboro, TN), October 31 - Nov. 1
Recommended Hotels: Embassy Suites, Hampton Inn
2. Raleigh Fall Classic Horse Show
November 20-22nd
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Update on the CLS Tack Shop |
 IT'S FINALLY OPEN!! We have riding boots - the regular and the patent leather show boots! We have riding pants - in extra long lengths too! We have helmets in every size and color! We have gloves, the grippy washable kind that are the greatest riding gloves EVER! We have show clothes! And we have a great selection of USED riding clothing too, plus much more! So stop by and see us. And stop in as you're doing your Holiday Shopping too in the weeks and months ahead. The CLS elves are busy finding great Horsey Holiday gifts! |
| Miss Sondra Is Staying! |
 Miss Sondra Hodgson has transferred her enrollment from William Woods University to Salem College, where she is now pursuing a business major. She's also working for CLS, teaching and apprenticing under Mr. Cash as his assistant trainer.
We are so glad to get to keep Sondra. She's a gem! And she's making straight As as a full-time student while working full-time. Kids take note!
Sondra |
| CLS Gets a Make-over in time for the World Cup! |
 Nothing like a little international press coverage to inspire us to spiff up the place! So in preparation for our International World Cup Competition - and we might add, it was long overdue! - the CLS family got busy scrubbing and painting and planting plants. Special thanks to all of our moms and dads who made our facelift possible with your backbreaking generosity. We are incredibly fortunate to have so many wonderful families who care about us. It's because of you that CLS is full of love. |
| In honor of Dreamer: a Dream of a Landscaping Make-over! |
 Extra special thanks to Emily and Bill Semans, who planted and dedicated our gorgeous new garden! They dedicated the quiet and quaint greeting spot at the entrance to the indoor arena to their former horse, All I Do Is Dream, who passed away nearly a year ago, and to all of the other phenomenal horses we've loved and lost. These horses changed our lives, and we will never forget them, or Bill and Emily, for providing such a unique and special spot on our farm for remembering. |
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Ever Wonder Why CLS Kids are So Dang Smart? |
 I KNOW. IT'S BECAUSE THEY HAVE SUCH SMART MAMAs!! Two cases in point. The first is Amy Elliott, Felicia's mom. Not only has Amy beaten her battle with one of the most vicious cancers, Sarcoma, she's leading another fight, too. This one is to bring awareness to this highly deadly, but virtually unknown, form of cancer. But not for long. Not if Amy Elliott is leading the charge. Thanks to her hard work and ingenuity, there is a NASCAR car that now carries a huge slogan: "Sarcoma: The Forgotten Cancer." Ever tried getting free space on a race car???? We're not sure how she pulled it off. All we know is this: If we ever need to pull off the impossible, we know whom to call!
The second mom in the spotlight this month is longtime CLS mom Nancy Hawley. Nancy is a vice president of RJ Reynolds. She also is the newest member of an international women's organization made up of business leaders from around the globe. Nancy was asked to join the exclusive group recently, and is networking with them in Miami, FL, at this very moment. We're proud of you Nancy!
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Ick, No One Likes Paying Bills But... |
Please remember to make your riding lesson and show checks payable to
"Cash Lovell."
We know. It's hard to remember not to put the "Stables" on the check. But for our accounting purposes, it makes life lots simpler -- for us and the bank anyway -- if you can remember that shorter is better.
Also, please remember that you are welcome to pay by the week. But if you do so, the price per lesson is $35, NOT $30. Since we have such a small staff, it's really difficult to handle four or five checks instead of one. So if you choose to pay by the week, unfortunately, we cannot offer a discount for the lessons. So please remember to add the additional $ 5 fee. Thank you so much!
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Little Bit 2009-2010 Kick-off Meeting
Friday, November 13
6:00 - 7:30 pm |
 The Little Bits will host their 2009-2010 kick-off meeting on Friday, November 13 at 6:00 pm.
Pizza provided! Horse Trivia and Scavenger Hunt! Great Prizes!
All CLS riders are invited for the fun. Please join us!
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Volunteers Needed for October 23 for Pony Rides |
 We're looking for parents and children who will volunteer to help give pony rides at Clemmons Elementary and Southwest Elementary on October 23rd. Both schools are having fall fundraising carnivals and we are so excited to help out! Times are 5:00 to 8:00 for both. Please email parker at parker@cashlovellstables.com to sign up to help! Thanks!!! |
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Story Writing Challenge - Win a Prize! |
Little Ally Hibbitts, an adorable and very active member of our barn, presented Ms. Parker with a "book" recently. She and a couple of her friends wrote it and illustrated it. And I was so proud. The story was about a little girl who didn't wear her helmet when riding. Precious. Well, that little gem of a book got me to thinking. Books and writing are such important parts of my life. And so many of our children love horse books. So why not write their own?!?
Between now and the CLS Holiday Party on Saturday, Dec. 12th, we're holding a writing contest at CLS. There are no rules for entry, no guidelines. We simply want our babies to write, and draw, and express themselves on paper. ALL of the submissions will be on display during the party. And the winning book will be scanned and published in our newsletter. This author of the winning entry also will have their work framed and on display in the CLS office. CLS staff members will be the judges.
Please, please, encourage your child to participate, regardless of age! We will collect the books in the CLS office. The deadline is the December 1st. |
Pictured above: At ASHAV, Jake Butts and his grandmother flew up Interstate 81 in a race to make it in time for his class. In the meantime, barn pal Sarah Martin had borrowed riding silks and was pacing at the warm-up ring -- ready to catch-ride Jake's pony, which she'd never before stepped foot on! Jake made it just in the nick of time, after changing into his show silks, helmet and gloves going 85 mph down the highway! He went on to be the unanimous choice of the judges to win the Road Pony Under Saddle Class! |
| Our Shutterfly Picture Site |
 To access our picture site, click here. Thanks to Brian and our other excellent photographers you can see some fantastic pictures from most of our summer and fall events.
Please feel free to put your own pictures up on Shutterfly. We're putting some up on Facebook too!
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| Maybe someone you know is looking for temporary housing! |
 We have some temporary housing available at Cash Lovell Stables and we wanted to put the word out to see if anyone might know of a good potential renter. This mobile home has fresh paint, water, power, cable hook-ups and of course, a barn right in front of it! $500 per month. If you know someone who is looking for an inexpensive housing option, please forward this to them! Thanks!
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