Southwind News & Jumpalooza Entry Form!

Good morning everyone!

Things have been busy around the farm lately! Competition season is in full-swing for Sheri and some of the boarders. We also have our annual Jumpalooza horse show coming up! Continue reading below to stay up-to-date on all of the great things Southwind has going on!

Last week, it was it was Sydney Colella's first time showing and she took the class by storm with a blue in her first class EVER! She ended up with Reserve Champion in the Mini Stirrup of the Sugarloaf Mountain Horse show series.

Also taking the show by storm was Sofya Krasikova winning two Champions in the Short Stirrup Equitation and Pleasure divisions. She also gave everyone a run for their money in the Low Pony division. It was a great accomplishment for she never showed 2' before!

Jocelyn Linde had a great experience with Cosmopolitan showing for her second time. After a bumpy start, she got on a roll taking Reserve Champion in the Beginner Hunter Division.

We are very proud of this new group of riders coming out so strong after a long winter

Yesterday, Sheri competed Toga at the MCTA Horse Trials and did wonderfully! Toga finished on his 25.2 dressage score and was third in his division! He also won the senior novice MCTA award, the MCTA dressage award, and the TIP award!!! Way to go Sheri and Toga!

And remember the professional photoshoot boarder Emily got?! Well, we found a few of the photos and we think they turned out great! 

And last but not least, we have the prizelist available for our Jumpalooza coming up in June! Click below for the registration form! We can't wait to see you there!

CT and Jumpalooza ENTRY FORM

An Insider's Perspective from the Show

Good Morning!

Many of Southwind's riders and boarders are showing and doing very well so far this spring! Today we would like to share with you a blog written by one of Michael Friedman's kids' mothers. It gives you a little bit of an idea about what it is like going to a show! Check it out:

This last weekend Aly, Annika and Marina competed at the HCHSA Swan Lake Show in Littlestown, PA. The weather was beautiful; sunny with a light breeze, and there was decent turnout for the show.  Actually 11 competitors from Michael’s group attended the show, and it was a bit of a challenge with 3 rings going at the same time and our competitors showing at the same time.  Talk about juggling. Michael was a whirlwind racing from one ring to the next.

The jumper courses were colorful, long and challenging.  The first round in the Timed-First-Jump Off in the Hopeful Jumper Division included about 15 obstacles, with an equal number in the second “Power-and-Speed” class.   Aly and Vanna (aka Wheel of Fortune) were super; competing in the first two of the three classes and placing 5th and 3rd.  Next, they switched gears and competed in the Low Pony 2’ Hunter winning Reserve Champion in the division.  In the Hunter ring, Annika and Elton (aka Rocket Man) competed in the Junior Equitation Division, placing 3rd and 6th.

Next up for them was the Junior Hunter 3’ Division.  They had a great run and took home Champion for this division.  Marina and Joey (aka Amaretto Gold) also had a great day, not just for their Reserve Champion in the Childrens Hunter Division, which had quite a number of competitors or their 2nd place in the Childrens Medal class, but also for successfully completing their first-ever 3’ trip in a competition.  Congratulations to Aly, Annika and Marina for a great day!  Next up for Annika and Marina, the Lexington Spring Encore at the Virginia Horse Park.  Good luck!

Weekend Happenings

Hi everyone!

Southwind Farm had a very good weekend, and we hope that everyone else was also able to enjoy theirs too!  Sheri competed Ari at the Loudoun Hunt Pony Club Horse Trials at Morven Park on April 26th and won their Training Horse division on their dressage score of a 30.0!!! Way to go Sheri and Ari!!

Also, on April 27th, some of the Southwind riders (Northern Light Farm) traveled to Loch Moy to compete in the Sugarloaf Mountain Horse Show Series and really cleaned up!

Also, today is She's daughter Addie's birthday! Wishing her a very HAPPY BIRTHDAY from all of us at Southwind!! 

There was also a lot going on at the farm on Sunday as well. Boarders were out enjoying the beautiful sunny day, and word on the street is that boarder Emily even had a professional photographer out doing photos!

Enjoy Spring at Southwind Farm

Hi everyone!

Just a quick and friendly reminder, we have a few spots left for boarders this spring at Southwind Farm. Come enjoy beautiful spring at Southwind knowing your horse is getting top care. For more information, contact Sheri at: sherithornley@msn.com or visit: http://southwindfarminc.com

Also, we are so excited for Sheri's new sponsorship with MAJYK EQUIPE. To learn more about these awesome products, check out their website here: http://www.majykequipe.com/

Way to Go Toga!!

Happy Monday everyone!

We are very happy to announce that Toga (and Sheri of course) was a superstar at his first real event back (since August) after going through his eye diagnosis. Toga was wonderful and he and Sheri won the Open Novice-D division at The Maryland Horse Trials Starter #2, finishing on their dressage score of 16.5.... WOW! Although Toga had his eye covered, it didn't really seem to bother him at all as he didn't put one foot wrong. WAY TO GO Sheri and Toga!

Stormy has found his forever home!

Good morning bloggers!

We are thrilled to announce that last week Stormy found his new home! He, now called "Denali," resides in North Carolina with his new owner, Brittany. We couldn't be more happy for the two of them!

Sheri is also back in Maryland after a wonderful stay in North Carolina. Everyone at the farm and all the horses are sure glad she is back! If you are interested in coming to board at Southwind, email Sheri at: sherithornley@msn.com and she can give you a tour! 

And because it's been awhile... we leave you with a photo of Spike :)

Come Board at Southwind!!

Good morning!

Just a quick reminder, here at Southwind, we have a few stalls open for spring! We would love to have you come join the Southwind family, and enjoy beautiful Damascus, Maryland! If you are interested or want more information please contact our owner, Sheri Thornley at: (301) 253-9417 or email at
sherithornley@msn.com.

For now, we leave you with some photos of Sheri competing one of her mounts, Toga!

Photos thanks to Shannon Brinkman Photography