Contact Sheri Thornley (sherithornley@msn.com) for more information or to reserve a space!
Monday, July 8, 2019
Save-the-Date: Southwind Annual Yard Sale, July 27th!
Contact Sheri Thornley (sherithornley@msn.com) for more information or to reserve a space!
Monday, July 1, 2019
Wishing Everyone a Happy 4th of July!
We just wanted to take a minute to wish all of our fantastic boarders and their friends and families a Happy 4h of July this week!
We hope that everyone stays safe and gets to enjoy some extra time with their horse(s)!
We hope that everyone stays safe and gets to enjoy some extra time with their horse(s)!
Monday, June 24, 2019
Southwind Website Has Been Updated!
We are really excited to let everyone know that the Southwind Farm website (visit it here!) has been recently updated. Although our high quality standard of care hasn't changed it was time our website got a little face lift! With new photos of the farm, clear & concise information and boarding information you will find everything you need. We are also going to update this blog weekly with lots of great information so be sure to follow us here and on Facebook!
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Now Accepting Boarders!!
We are a larger barn with a "small barn feel" where everyone is treated like a part of the family. We are currently accepting boarders (both mares & geldings) to our farm of all ages, breeds and disciplines! If you want to learn more, feel free to contact Sheri at: (301) 253-9417 or sherithornley@msn.com and set up a time to come out and see the farm.
Or, visit us online at: www.southwindfarminc.com
Wednesday, June 5, 2019
More About Southwind Farm: Part 2!
We asked Sheri what are some of the highlights of the farm that make it special:
"The things I brag on the farm about are the routine and the atmosphere. We have a routine here that keeps the horses happy and content. The same things happen at the same time every day. Not only do the horses thrive on it, but so do the people.
If you ask anyone that comes here how fast their horse settled in, they will tell you they were shocked about how quickly they settled in. I recently has someone that was quite worried about how their high-strung horse would settle in. We just treated the horse like any other, put her in the routine, and now she's settled and thriving!!
I take a lot of pride in not only the physical well being of our horses, but also their emotional and mental well being more than anything else. Another thing I am proud about is the atmosphere here at the farm. Southwind is is super non-drama, no judging, and everyone is part of the family. Even though we are a bigger facility, we have a small barn feel where everyone feels welcome."
More about Jorge, Longtime Southwind Staff Member
Jorge has been with Sheri and Southwind since the beginning and he knows the farm better than anyone! He keeps the farm beautiful in the summer as he is an amazing landscaper. He also takes huge pride in his work and if something doesn't get done to his standard, he makes sure it gets fixed. He recognizes problems with the horses and has even noticed a few emergencies before anyone else, making sure the horses got the attention they needed right away. He knows all the details of the farm-- he even knows how many poops every horse does in a day, how much they drink on a normal basis, etc. Southwind would not be the same without him!
"The things I brag on the farm about are the routine and the atmosphere. We have a routine here that keeps the horses happy and content. The same things happen at the same time every day. Not only do the horses thrive on it, but so do the people.
If you ask anyone that comes here how fast their horse settled in, they will tell you they were shocked about how quickly they settled in. I recently has someone that was quite worried about how their high-strung horse would settle in. We just treated the horse like any other, put her in the routine, and now she's settled and thriving!!
I take a lot of pride in not only the physical well being of our horses, but also their emotional and mental well being more than anything else. Another thing I am proud about is the atmosphere here at the farm. Southwind is is super non-drama, no judging, and everyone is part of the family. Even though we are a bigger facility, we have a small barn feel where everyone feels welcome."
More about Jorge, Longtime Southwind Staff Member
Jorge has been with Sheri and Southwind since the beginning and he knows the farm better than anyone! He keeps the farm beautiful in the summer as he is an amazing landscaper. He also takes huge pride in his work and if something doesn't get done to his standard, he makes sure it gets fixed. He recognizes problems with the horses and has even noticed a few emergencies before anyone else, making sure the horses got the attention they needed right away. He knows all the details of the farm-- he even knows how many poops every horse does in a day, how much they drink on a normal basis, etc. Southwind would not be the same without him!
Learn more about Sheri & Southwind Farm (now accepting boarders!) at: www.southwindfarminc.com
Friday, May 31, 2019
More About Sheri, Southwind Farm's Owner! Part 1
Good morning!!
Since our blog is back in action we wanted to give more background on Southwind Farm's owner, Sheri Thornley, for those who are new to the blog or the farm.
On how Sheri got into horses and Came to Southwind:
Sheri has been riding since she was a kid, and officially started her horse "career" in 1983 when she worked at the Greenspring Valley Hounds riding various hunt horses. In 1986 she landed her first barn manager job at Camelot Farm in Monkton, Maryland. After leaving that position and deciding to work the "9-to-5 life" Sheri transitioned into Washington, D.C. for a few years working for a Union PAC. Shortly after she bought her horse Fred and after boarding him all over, she finally ended up at Windy Hollow Farm in 1996. Fast forward to 2004, Sheri ended up buying the farm and re-naming it Southwind!
On Sheri's Riding Career:
Fred wasn't Sheri's first event horse but he was her "main man" for many years. Sheri was fortunate enough to have had him from 5-years-old until he died at age 35 last year (2018). Fred was such a wonderful horse who loved his job and evented all the way until he was age 23! Sheri then got her current event horse, Toga, in 2003 when he was 3-year-old. At first she tried to sell him a couple times (a really cool story in itself- for another day!) and then without any luck ended up eventing him through the Intermediate level and then CCI** 2-star level. The year they competed in Intermediate at the American Eventing Championships the pair finished 9th and have returned at Training level finishing in the Top 8 several times since. Sheri describes Toga as her "one hit wonder horse"....as he is still rocking at Training level. Sheri has had other horses as well over the years and shared her love of riding with her daughter Addie.
Since our blog is back in action we wanted to give more background on Southwind Farm's owner, Sheri Thornley, for those who are new to the blog or the farm.
Sheri has been riding since she was a kid, and officially started her horse "career" in 1983 when she worked at the Greenspring Valley Hounds riding various hunt horses. In 1986 she landed her first barn manager job at Camelot Farm in Monkton, Maryland. After leaving that position and deciding to work the "9-to-5 life" Sheri transitioned into Washington, D.C. for a few years working for a Union PAC. Shortly after she bought her horse Fred and after boarding him all over, she finally ended up at Windy Hollow Farm in 1996. Fast forward to 2004, Sheri ended up buying the farm and re-naming it Southwind!
On Sheri's Riding Career:
Fred wasn't Sheri's first event horse but he was her "main man" for many years. Sheri was fortunate enough to have had him from 5-years-old until he died at age 35 last year (2018). Fred was such a wonderful horse who loved his job and evented all the way until he was age 23! Sheri then got her current event horse, Toga, in 2003 when he was 3-year-old. At first she tried to sell him a couple times (a really cool story in itself- for another day!) and then without any luck ended up eventing him through the Intermediate level and then CCI** 2-star level. The year they competed in Intermediate at the American Eventing Championships the pair finished 9th and have returned at Training level finishing in the Top 8 several times since. Sheri describes Toga as her "one hit wonder horse"....as he is still rocking at Training level. Sheri has had other horses as well over the years and shared her love of riding with her daughter Addie.
Learn more about Sheri & Southwind Farm (now accepting boarders!) at: www.southwindfarminc.com
Tuesday, May 28, 2019
The Blog is Back!!
Hi everyone!!
The blog hiatus is over and we are excited to announce that we will be posting weekly blogs again! Why may you ask? Because we have had several people express interest in learning more about our farm, our boarders, our instructors and other boarding/lesson opportunities. Instead of sending out emails we thought the blog would be the best way to communicate all of the great info Southwind Farm has to share!
So what is up this week? Southwind info 101. Read below to learn more!
Southwind Farm is owned and operated by Sheri Thornley, event rider and manager of boarding stables for over 25 years. Southwind offers outstanding care for your horse no matter the breed, age or discipline! Our experienced staff all live on the property and help maintain a routine that keeps our horses happy and healthy. Not only do we have the facilities you need to train your competition horse, there are also miles of trails for conditioning and pleasure. All types of riding are welcome, as are your own blacksmith and veterinarian. We have always emphasized a relaxed atmosphere that is essential to every horse’s well-being regardless of discipline. Unlike other farms, boarders here have unique access to over eight different trainers! We also welcome your trainer too!
Southwind Farm is a larger facility with a "small barn feeling." Boarders visit at various times throughout the day so it never feels too crowded but always feels welcoming.
Our location in Damascus, Montgomery County, MD provides easy access to I-270 and I-70. We are also conveniently located to southern Frederick county and Howard County.
Learn more at www.southwindfarminc.com!
The blog hiatus is over and we are excited to announce that we will be posting weekly blogs again! Why may you ask? Because we have had several people express interest in learning more about our farm, our boarders, our instructors and other boarding/lesson opportunities. Instead of sending out emails we thought the blog would be the best way to communicate all of the great info Southwind Farm has to share!
So what is up this week? Southwind info 101. Read below to learn more!
Southwind Farm is owned and operated by Sheri Thornley, event rider and manager of boarding stables for over 25 years. Southwind offers outstanding care for your horse no matter the breed, age or discipline! Our experienced staff all live on the property and help maintain a routine that keeps our horses happy and healthy. Not only do we have the facilities you need to train your competition horse, there are also miles of trails for conditioning and pleasure. All types of riding are welcome, as are your own blacksmith and veterinarian. We have always emphasized a relaxed atmosphere that is essential to every horse’s well-being regardless of discipline. Unlike other farms, boarders here have unique access to over eight different trainers! We also welcome your trainer too!
Southwind Farm is a larger facility with a "small barn feeling." Boarders visit at various times throughout the day so it never feels too crowded but always feels welcoming.
Our location in Damascus, Montgomery County, MD provides easy access to I-270 and I-70. We are also conveniently located to southern Frederick county and Howard County.
Learn more at www.southwindfarminc.com!
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