Welcome the newest addition to the Hawley family! Congratulations to the Hawleys, and to this little dude's proud mama, Go Baby Go!

Proud Daddy Tony and his beautiful Lily, celebrating her great ride in Asheville in May!

Dear CLS Friends,

It's bad when you're too dang busy to stop and say Thank You. It's even worse when you don't have time to count the more than $6,000!! that your wonderful barn family raised for our Ghana Orphans project during the Spring Fun Show! But Granny and I are working on it, I promise! And by the next newsletter, I'll have a full rundown on this amazing event.

But first, we're off to horse shows in Dallas, and then Blowing Rock. And then our babies get out of school for the summer!!

Consider this a strict order for all CLS Barn Babies to spend long, hot, sweaty, stinky, wonderful summer days with us here in the barn!

Please take a second to scroll down and catch up on all the great stuff happening at CLS. No wonder I'm so busy . . . 

Much love and thanks,

Parker

P.S. CLS riders are featured in many articles in ASHA's new spring/summer edition of Junior Junction Magazine. Click here to check it out. 

Spring Fun Show is a blast; Raises $6,000 for the Orphanage in Ghana! 

First we need to thank the entire barn family for the incredible success of our Spring Fun Show.  What a blast and we managed to raise $6,000 for the orphans in Ghana.  The Kentucky Derby party, visit from Miss Lovellina and more made this a party to remember. There are so many people we have to thank for putting this all together and there is no way we could ever do what we do without the support of each one of you -- so THANK YOU SO MUCH!  

Sign up now for the Dallas and Blowing Rock Shows

We're off to Dallas NC for a great show this weekend. If you haven't already signed up, call Ms. Parker TODAY!

The sign up sheet for the Blowing Rock show is posted in the barn. Please make sure that your name is on the list!

Remembering Julian  

It is with great sadness that we say good-bye to Sharon Wilson's beloved show horse, CH Turn On The Heat -- better known to his many fans as Julian.

Julian was humanely put to rest at the NC State Veterinary Hospital last week, after undergoing emergency colic surgery. Sharon was with him until the end, feeding him peppermints, stroking his blazed sweet face.

Julian was born on May 10, 1997. His illustrious show career began in 2000 when he won the Three-Year-Old 5-Gaited class at the Asheville Lions Club Horse Show. Julian went on to win championships in every division in which he was shown -- and stealing hearts from coast to coast. In March 2010, Bob Wilson surprised his wife, Sharon, with a horse of her very own -- her beloved Julian.

Our thoughts, sympathies and prayers are with Sharon during this devastating time.

Where can you get fresh fruits and vegetables this summer?  At CLS! 

Cash Lovell Stables will be an official "Gathering Site" for the Farm-to-Table Co-op.  This is a group of local farmers led by our very own Wallace and Susan Williamson who want to help you get fresh, delicious fruits and vegetables to your table.

How does it work?  It's simple. You sign up to get a box of produce every week and you pick it up at CLS (or any other Gathering Site that's convenient for you.)

What's in the Box?  Much of the produce in the spring/summer boxes are familiar favorites -- lettuce, tomatoes, carrots, onions, peppers, strawberries, blueberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, etc -- ALL LOCALLY GROWN! There will be a few that may be "stretchers" - honey, okra, eggplant.  

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The first delivery is set for June 1. Don't miss out on this healthy, yummy alternative to grocery stores!

The Hawleys announce the engagement of their daughter (and CLS alum) Dr. Catie Hawley to Dr. John G. Phillips

Our beloved Catie Hawley, a longtime CLS rider and role model to our youngsters, will marry in the Spring of 2012.

Catie is a 2004 graduate of Forsyth Country Day School. She attended Duke University where she graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. She is currently in her final year of medical school at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.

Catie is a multi-World Grand Champion Saddleseat rider who began riding at CLS when she was 9 years old.

John is a 2002 graduate of Decatur High School where he was Valedictorian. He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the University of Alabama with a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry. Dr. Phillips completed his Doctorate of Medicine in 2010 at Vanderbilt University, where the couple met. He is currently completing a residency in Radiation Oncology at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program in Boston, Massachusetts. is a resident in Radiation Oncology at the Harvard Radiation Oncology Program in Boston, Massachusetts.   

Blair Huff Inducted into the National Junior Honor Society   

Horses raise great kids -- and mighty smart ones, too!  Blair Huff, a CLS Academy Rider, recently was inducted into the National Junior Honor Society at Flat Rock Middle School.
 
Blair also was accepted to participate in an exclusive program, The Early College of Forsyth. This is a highly competitive program which gives students an opportunity to meet high school graduation standards and earn a two-year Associates of Arts degree -- at the same time.

And if that isn't enough, Blair's parents just surprised her with her own MMX saddle at the Asheville Lions Club Horse Show last week. Blair showed in her new saddle and earned a Fourth and a Third place ribbon in the highly competitive older age group of Walk, Trot, Canter riders.

Congratulations, Blair! We are mighty proud of you!

Lesson Rider Pictures Needed for 2011 Scrapbook

Kim Stewart is working feverishly on the barn's 2011 Yearbook. And she needs your pictures!!

Parents -- please send one or two pictures (the original jpg is best) to Kim via email:  kimstewart123@gmail.com.  Be sure to include the name of your rider with the picture. 

Kim is looking for a great headshot like the one you see of Grayson to the right. Remember you don't have to crop -- Kim will take care of all of that.  Thanks!

CLS Babysitter List -- Need a babysitter or someone to run errands for you?  

Need someone to help watch your children for you over the summer?  We have a list of wonderful babysitters available for CLS families.

These are all wonderful young ladies in whom Ms. Parker places enormous trust. They're great young ladies who are honest, trustworthy, wonderful role models, and ultra, ultra responsible.

Just call Jeanne at the barn and she'll be happy to email the contact information for these remarkable young women. 

Also, if your child would like to be considered for inclusion on this list, please email Parker at parker@cashlovellstables.com.

Summer Camps at CLS: Riding Instruction and Fun with Friends 

Our camps have gotten great response this year and we're looking forward to having everyone!  If you haven't signed up -- it's time.  Your young riders will sharpen their equestrian skills and they have a blast. There are no camps like ours anywhere!  Sign up today.  Click here to go to the Summer Camp page now.

CLS Rider Sarah Martin Dedicates Her Showing To The Orphans

The United Professional Horseman's Association (UPHA) Ribbons of Service program provides equitation riders from across the nation an opportunity to show a horse, and help a charity at the same time.

Individuals and businesses pledge $10 or more per class to sponsor a rider for the show season.  The rider shows in as many equitation classes as possible to support the charity - usually about 10 classes per year. All sponsorships are 100% tax deductible.  

It heartens us that Sarah was so moved by our work with the Ghanaian Orphanage that she's dedicated her 2011 Season to helping them on her own!

There is a poster in the barn office that explains more. Or feel free to email Sarah at ptmartin@triad.rr.com for more details. Please consider sponsoring this remarkable young lady!

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CLS Team Race for the Cure Update!   

Thank you so much to the mighty crew who came out and ran in the Race for the Cure!

Thank you also to all the families who contributed. We raised a total of $1,320 to support breast cancer research. Our fearless leader, Sonya Marion, was an amazing organzer, along with Kim Stewart. Let's do it again next year!! To check out our team page, click here.