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Quotes We Like
"I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes.
Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You're doing things you've never done before, and more importantly, you're Doing Something.
Make New Mistakes. Make glorious, amazing mistakes. Make mistakes nobody's ever made before. Don't freeze, don't stop, don't worry that it isn't good enough, or it isn't perfect, whatever it is: art, or love, or work or family or life.
Whatever it is you're scared of doing, Do it.
Make your mistakes, next year and forever."
~ Neil Gaiman
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"One resolution I have made, and try always to keep, is this: To rise above the little things."
~ John Burroughs
"We spend January 1 walking through our lives, room by room, drawing up a list of work to be done, cracks to be patched. Maybe this year, to balance the list, we ought to walk through the rooms of our lives... not looking for flaws, but for potential." ~ Ellen Goodman
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How To Reach Us
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Barn Phone
336-784-6385
Physical Address:
2210 Darwick Road
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
Lovell's Mailing Address: 2915 Shetland Drive
Winston-Salem, NC 27127
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2013 roared in, and in spite of my best intentions, I'm already behind!
There is much upcoming to share. Our New To Showing Meeting is set for Sunday, January 13. And following that at 2:30 is our annual Show Clothing Consignment Sale. Plus our seamstress Jessie will be at CLS taking measurements and orders for New Academy Clothing -- and on hand to measure for alterations for those wonderful consignment pieces!
Dale Becker from Becker Brothers show clothiers will be here the following weekend on January 19. And the following weekend is the annual Saddle Horse Association of the Carolinas annual banquet and awards convention.
Whew! Information on all of this, and much more, is below. 
I'll take just a moment to thank those of you who contributed to my surprise Christmas present, the incredible video linked below. I've cried and laughed and cried some more. I had no idea about it until it arrived in my inbox one day from Sarah Holmes at Apex Video Produtions, better known in our world as Alanah and MaKalyn's mom. The video is, without a doubt, my favorite Christmas present EVER! Due to a technical problem, Sarah said, some of the recordings couldn't be used. Even though I hate that some of the messages were lost, I just don't know how it could have been any more  perfect. I will cherish this for a lifetime. Thank you. And I hope that each member of this barn family knows how humbled I am to be included in your world. You all are why I'm looking forward to 2013. I am blessed beyond compare. Happy 2013!
 | | Merry Christmas Ms. Parker!! Click above to view. |
Parker
336-971-9388
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| Barn News |
We're pleased to welcome
Legacy Saddlebreds at CLS!
As many folks know, due to Cash's illness, and the challenges his illness has brought, I made the difficult decision at the end of last season to close the Cash Lovell Stables Saddlebred training barn.
I remember vividly sitting at Sondra's desk, and through a gush of tears, telling the CLS instructors that I was closing the show horse barn. I apologized to them for letting them down. They would accept no apologies. I could sense then that my world was changing, but not in the way I had planned.
CLS Instructor Jamie Jankowicz grew up training show horses in Kentucky. She and her father built their training business together. After he passed away, and the family farm was sold, Jamie moved her family to NC to work at CLS. I've often heard Jamie speak of the legacy her father left her -- a love of Saddlebreds and an appreciation of how these wonderful creatures bond families.
LIkewise, I've heard longtime CLS instructor Jeanine Lovell, who is my sister-in-law, talk admiringly about the Lovell family's four-generation legacy in Saddlebred horses.
In the weeks that followed my announcement, Legacy Saddlebreds at CLS was born. As Jamie told me when they decided on a name, "Training horses and producing show riders is all I've ever wanted to do. It's what I did with my Dad. I feel whole again."
We all wish Jamie and Jeanine the very best. I have never met two more talented, passionate, decent, determined horsewomen. And I am honored to provide them a barn from which to build their dreams.
We also wish Max Ciampoli, who was the trainer at the CLS Show Barn before its closing, the very best. Max has begun his own training barn in Belews Creek, NC., where we hope he and Tina will find tremendous success.
Looking back, Cash's disease has sent ripple effects through my world - and through the lives of many others - for a long, long time. His dementia wreaked havoc on my family long before it was diagnosed.
I feel so blessed to have endured, and to begin to see good come from the bad. I'm looking forward to 2013, and what I hope is a season of acceptance, healing and joy.
Parker
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SAVE THE DATE!
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| 2013 Calendar |
New To Horse Showing Meeting! Sunday, January 13 1:30 pm at Cash and Parker's House 2915 Shetland Drive
- If you've wondered what the world of showing horses is all about . . .
- If you want to know the difference in Academy Showing and Show Horse Showing . . .
- If you like the CLS Annual Fun Shows and want to know more . . .
Then please join us for this one-hour gathering. Seasoned show riders and parents will join Ms. Parker as we answer questions and tell show horse tales!  Directions: If you're turning left onto Darwick Road, off of Ebert, take your first right onto Shetland Drive. You will deadend into our driveway. Following our meeting, we will host our annual Show Clothing Consignment Sale. This is a great way to purchase show clothing for your young rider, and save lots of money.
The CLS Academy seamstress, Ms. Jessie, will also be on hand taking alterations!
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ATTENTION ACADEMY TEAM RIDERS!
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Show Clothing Prep
for 2013!!! Consignment Clothing and New Custom Made Clothing!
Sunday, Jan. 13
2:30 - 5:30 pm 
at Ms. Parker's house
2915 Shetland Drive
Our incredible seamstress, Ms. Jessie, will be here armed with her tape measure and an assortment of new fabrics!
NOTE TO ALL ACADEMY MOMS: If you have items to sell, please try to bring them to the barn before Sunday. Give your tagged items to Sondra or Parker.If you cannot get them to us before, then please bring them with you Sunday!
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| 2013 Calendar |
Barn Safety Meeting
Saturday, February 23 2:00 pm
This is a mandatory meeting for ALL barn helpers -- and those who want to be! All ages are invited to attend. Parents too! At this meeting, the Approved Pasture List will be updated, and only those in attendance will be allowed to remain on, or be added to, the list!
A sign up sheet will be posted in the barn.
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| 2013 Calendar |
The signup sheet is posted!  Please join us for the kickoff of the 2013 Show Season! It's informal, great practice, and loads of horse show fun! Ask you instructor for details! |
| Friends of CLS | 
Riverwood Therapeutic Riding School
Annual Souper Bowl Chili
Fundraising
Drive!
The annual Riverwood Souper Bowl Chili Fundraiser will take place on Saturday February 2nd at Salem Kitchen. All chili must be pre-ordered; Riverwood is currently taking orders for vegetarian, meat or white chicken chili until January 30th! Pick-up will be on February 2nd between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. at scrumptious Salem Kitchen.
And thank you for helping our special friends at Riverwood accomplish their special mission!
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2013 Calendar
| The American Saddlebred Horse Association Annual Conference and Awards Weekend!
February 15 - 17, 2013
Lexington, KY
Our sincerest CONGRATULATIONS to the CLS riders listed below who earned medals for their show ring successes in 2012! CLS riders earned a record number of awards, and more than nearly any other barn in the country! Way to ride, folks!
The CLS staff will make our annual field trip to Kentucky for this grand weekend of horses and celebration. The trip includes: - a dinner party Friday night and games with other riders from across the nation
- breakfast Saturday morning
- a field trip to the famed Undulata Farm, the Louisville Equestrian Center, and the Rock Creek Riding Club
- the ASHA Academy Awards luncheon
- the ASHA Youth Silent Auction
- and admission to the ASHA Saddlebred Gala held on Saturday night
The price per child is: $ 160.00. The price per adult is: $ 175.00. This does NOT include transportation and accommodations. This price will depend on the number of people in our party. Please let Parker or Sondra know if you are interested, and then we will figure out the remaining expenses.
The Deadline for reservations is: FEB. 1
CASH LOVELL STABLES
2012 ASHA ACADEMY AWARD RECIPIENTS!
MASTER SILVER:
Felicia Elliott
Emily Stokes
Margaret Bassett
Merrick Semans
Avery Rose McCutchen
Kim Stewart
Madelaine Seeber
Ritter Dodson
Willard Dodson
Sarah Musser
Bella Wiese
Elizabeth Stewart
Gracie Bargoil
Blair Huff
Lily Jordan
Kylie Jankowicz
Morgan Miller
Carley Ramey
Chanler Cook
Emma Grace Lovel
Alaya McCarter
Victoria Voletto
Izzy Wright
Meredith Paige
Julia Bargainer
Sara Baker
Caroline Lindsay
Caitlin Kinnamon
Faith Nickerson
Ivana Roa-Perez
Claire Lewis
Brittany Lawrence
Max Michalek
Haley Rutledge
Allison MacLean
Stephanie Sanders
Abby Dwiggins
Caroline Smythe
Chloe Baker
Sidney Glenn
Bobbie Hughes
Jennifer Fales
Carolyn Parker Eanes
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AWESOME WORK TEAM CLS!
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