Friends  Parker

Race for the Cure - Saturday, May 1
Sign Up for the Team or Make A Donation Today!

Sonya and Chloe

We have to thank Little Bits Mom Sonya Marion for getting our barn revved up and ready to participate in the Race for the Cure coming up on Saturday, May 1. The team has already raised $3,540 (with an original goal of $500) and now we want to blow the socks off this by raising even more. We'd love for everyone in our barn to either 1) join the Race Team  or 2) consider making  a donation of any size.

To see the Sonya Marion/Cash Lovell Stables page CLICK HERE.

Cash in South Africa
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CLS Rider Sarah Madden has taken some beautiful horse pictures. You'll find them on Shutterfly.

As many of you know, Cash is in Bloemfontein, South Africa this week judging a big show. Thought you might like to see the show pamphlet which is in the native South African language -- very cool! We're so proud that Cash was chosen to judge this prestigious international show -- one of the largest Saddlebred shows in the world.

CLS Show Rider Sarah Martin Chosen as a Member of WFUBMC "Volunteen Program"

Go, Sarah, Go!

We so proud of Little Bit Sarah Martin, who is one of only a handful of young people selected out of 140 applicants to the "Volunteen Program" at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.

Sarah will volunteer at the hospital lending a helping hand, exploring different health care careers, meeting other students, and gaining valuable lifetime experiences.

Sarah will complete a minimum of 120 hours of volunteer work between June and August. Way to go, Sarah! We are so proud of you. Horses Raise Great Kids!

Sign Up Now for Our Award Winning Summer Camps

Horses! Horses! Horses! All day long! Horses! There's nothing like a CLS summer riding camp! Daily Riding! Training on barn safety and care of horses! Work with a veterinarian and farrier! And more horsey, watery, fun and games than you can imagine! Click on the link below to find out everything you need to know and register today!

 

We only host a few weeks of camp each summer. So space is extremely limited. Don't miss out on the award-winning, nationally-acclaimed CLS summer camp experience!

Little Tots Camp for 3, 4 and 5 year-olds
July 19-21
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Fee: $260.00

Beginner/Intermediate Riding Camp for Children
First Session: July 5-9, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Second Session: July 26-30, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fee: $450

To go to our summer camp page, CLICK HERE.

Registration Deadlines for Two Shows are Approaching... First Asheville show deadline is MONDAY (April 26)

Three big shows coming up in May and it's time to get registered. You can 1) sign up at the barn on the bulletin board 2) e-mail Parker at parker@cashlovellstables.com or 3) register by clicking the buttons below

May 14-15 Asheville Spring
Deadline: April 30 (Today!)


May 19-22 Asheville Lions
Deadline: May 5

Results From The Little Raleigh Show

Note from Parker: We were a little unsure about going to Raleigh two months in a row. But since Cash was judging during the time that we're normally showing in S.C. in April, we decided to give this new Raleigh show a try. We dubbed it "Little Raleigh" but the show was far from little -- in any way. Joyce Wilson, the show's incredible manager and longtime CLS friend, simply outdid herself. Free hot dogs and barbeque suppers, wonderfully competitive classes, and the friendliest most accommodating staff in the business! The CLS riders were in top form, garnering scores of ribbons and championships! Way to go Team CLS!

Click here for the Little Raleigh show results.

For pictures from both Raleigh Shows, click here to go to our Shutterfly page.

We thank everyone who came out for the Annual Lovell's Little Bits Charity Spring Fun Show -- held this year in conjunction with the Oak Ridge Horse Show! We had a fantastic crowd and we want to thank ALL the families and riders who came out for a great day.

Such a cutie! Sweet Mia taking a birthday party ride!

Some of the best moments in my world come when I receive a letter, email or call from a parent. Sometimes it's the grandparents who reach out. When the days are long, these random acts of kindness make all the difference. My close friends know that I face an internal struggle. In my former life, as a newspaper reporter, I loved knowing that my stories might enlighten or somehow make a small difference in the world. And honestly, I miss that role terribly.

 

But then a child will hug me, or a little unexpected note will be sitting in my inbox that reassures me. Below is one such note, from the very special grandparents of a very special Little Bit.

The thanks go to you Tom and Lorie -- for bringing sweet Emily into our lives, and for reminding me that making a difference in the life of the child is the best way to change the world.