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Cash Me In, the beloved 18-year-old stallion owned
by Larry Wheelon of Maryville, Tenn. and Bobby
Silver of Spruce Pine, N.C., was humanely laid to
rest after suffering from colic on the morning of
March 31.
Silver and Wheelon purchased this black stallion
from Dale Rush at six years of age. Larry Wheelon’s
son, Tim Wheelon, trained Cash Me In and could often
be seen showing the stallion in competition. Cash
Me In went on to pick up numerous titles including
the following: third in the 15.2 and Under class at
the National Celebration in 2000; the 15.2 and Under
champion at Belfast in 2000; the Money Tree Classic
champion in 1999; the East Tennessee High Point
champion in 1998-1999; the North Carolina
Championships champion from 1998-2000 (where he
retired the challenge trophy); the Land O’ Sky
champion in 1998; the Belfast champion in 1998; and
the Chestnut Hill champion in 1998.
The last few years of his life, Cash Me In, stood at
stud at the Wheelons' farm in Maryville. This
stallion will certainly be missed by all whom saw
his fine performances.
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