Combined Test/Jumpalooza Success & Sheri's Shoutout in the Equiery

Hi everyone!

Southwind Farm is staying very busy these days and lots of activities have been happening at the farm, with our boarders, and with Sheri Thornley, Southwind's owner.

This past weekend, Southwind held a Combined Test/Jumpalooza show which was a huge success! There was a great turnout and everyone had a blast! Riders competed in dressage, show jumping and a mix of show jumps and cross-country fences. What a great time had by all! Special thanks to  Erika Jenkins, Coltin McBain, Michael Gardner, Luis Aristondo, and Susan Lauffer for all their help! Stay tuned for Southwind's next CT/Jumpalooza show!

Sheri also recently got a mention in the article, 'Maryland Riders Shine at Seneca,' written in The Equiery. Nice job Sheri! You can check out the full article here:
http://equiery.com/sporting/eventing/?p=2237

Sheri & Toga looking great!

Southwind Represents at Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials!

This past weekend, Sheri Thornley, owner of Southwind traveled to Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials with her horse Toga. They competed in the Open Preliminary division and did very well finishing in 3rd place!! Way to go Toga! They would have finished on his dressage score of 34.30 however, he had one minor time fault out on cross country. However, he jumped clean XC and Stadium which is a big accomplishment for Toga who is growing up and really starting to settle in! Once again, congratulations for a job well done!

"Horse shows are hard work!!" 

Don't forget about our Combined Test & Jumpalooza Saturday, June 22nd!

Hi Everyone- Time is running out to sign up for our Combined Test & Jumpalooza event! Sign up now and reserve your spot! It's going to be a lot of fun and a great experience for those wanting to practice their dressage, stadium jumping, and a little bit of cross-country. Check out the News Page on our website for the entry form:

http://southwindfarminc.com/news/

Have a great day!

Southwind Farm

Big Weekend for Southwind's Owner, Sheri

Happy Monday Everyone!

Lots of exciting things went on over this past weekend, besides the crazy thunderstorms!! On Friday, Sheri's daughter Addie graduated from high school. Congratulations Addie!! She will be heading to Delaware State University to ride on their Division 1 NCAA Equestrian Team. Southwind Farm couldn't be more proud of you Addie!

Sheri also had a big weekend competing at the Waredaca Horse Trials on Ari. They competed in his second-ever Training level competition and finished in 6th place! Way to go! He started out with a nice dressage score of 27.5, only had one rail in stadium, and was amazing out on cross country! He is really coming into his own and becoming a confident, " I got this!" type of ride. Congrats!

Virginia Horse Trials Wrap-Up

This past weekend, the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, VA held the Virginia Horse Trials event. 

Southwind's Sheri Thornley and her horse Toga did very well, having a clean, fast cross-country ride and only two rails in stadium. The pair finished in 8th place in a very competitive Open Preliminay division.

Sheri even said that "Two rails BUT absolutely the best round this year! Toga felt like a million bucks and was so easy to ride . I'm not sure why the rails but I am THRILLED with him!!" Awesome!

Also, congrats to Lisa Austin of Southwind and her horse CMA Lookndownthebarrel, for their 6th place finish in a large Training Rider division!! Way to go! 

What a wonderful weekend :) 

Ari rocks his first training at Kelly's Ford HT!!!

Congrats to Southwind's owner, Sheri Thornley, and her horse Ari for finishing 2nd at the Kelly's Ford Horse Trials on Saturday. It was Ari's first time competing in Training level and he won the dressage with a score of 29.1 and only had one rail in stadium!! Way to go Sheri & Ari!! What a big move-up for him, we are very proud that it went so well. :)

Toga says Have a Great Tuesday!!

Hi Everyone,

Sheri's horse, Toga, wants to wish you all a Happy Tuesday! Things are going well at Southwind and nothing new to report here besides the crazy spring weather!! Enjoy your day!