American Eventing Championships: Recap

Congratulations to Southwind's, Sheri Thornley, and her horse Ari for completing the Training Horse division at the AEC's in Tyler, Texas. Ari earned a 37.7 in dressage and put in a great test, went double-clear in cross-country, and only had two rails in stadium to finish 18th in a very competitive 20+ rider Training division. WAY TO GO!!!

From Sheri: "In his first full year of eventing Ari won three events, was second once, and placed well at his other events. He has completed his first national championship doing a SUPER job in all three phases. He has grown up so much this year I am SOOOO proud of him !!!"

We look forward to see what the future holds for this awesome horse and rider combination!

Here are some photos thanks to Ann Adams and Sheri:

En Route to the AECs!!!!!

Praying for safe travels and good luck to Sheri as she is currently on the road to the American Eventing Championships (AECs) in Texas. Stay tuned throughout the week as we will keep you updated!!

Gooooo Sheri!!

Ari a Star at Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials!!

This past weekend, Ari (& Sheri) placed fourth in the Open Training division at Seneca Valley Pony Club Horse Trials, winning the dressage, two rails in stadium and double clear on cross-country. Way to go Sheri and Ari!! Now, he is off to the American Eventing Championships next week in Tyler, Texas to compete in the Training Horse Division. BEST OF LUCK to this wonderful pair!  You can watch for his results online. His show name is Azari.

To read more about the AEC's, click here.

Meet Mamma Bonnie and baby mule Brody!!

Southwind Farm would like to welcome our two newest members, Bonnie (the miniature horse) and baby mule Brody. Aren't they adorable? We are thrilled to have them at Southwind and can't wait to see what adventures they get into. We now have official mascots!

Thanks to some of the Southwind boarders for these great photos:

New! Southwind Farm Mascot Arriving Soon!

Hi everyone!

Southwind Farm will be getting a mini-mule this weekend as our new farm mascot! He is extremely cute! We can't wait to have this guy at the farm. (photos to come later)

**Also, don't forget! Grab your horse's stall now at Southwind before winter sets in. We know you want to RIDE INSIDE this year!** Visit: southwindfarminc.com for more information or find us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Southwindfarminc

Have a wonderful day,

Southwind
Damascus, Maryland

CANTER Mid-Atlantic Online Auction! Hurry! Time is Almost Up!

Here at Southwind, we are big supporters of CANTER (Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses) and we wanted to let you know, there are only THREE DAYS LEFT to support Canter, with their online auction. If you haven't seen it yet, be sure to check it out! There are many great items up for bid and it goes to a great cause.  There are also two entries to one of our upcoming Combined Tests/Jumpaloozas....don't miss out!

You can check out the auction here:
http://www.32auctions.com/organizations/9208/auctions/10099

Happy Bidding!

Southwind Farm
Damascus, Maryland

Southwind's Boarders: Some Show Results

Two of Southwind’s newest boarders, Marina Miragliotta and Annika Stricker, spent last week showing at the Virginia Horse Center in Lexington, Virginia at the Lexington National “AA” USEF Rated Horse Show, one of the biggest USEF Hunter/Jumper/Equitation shows of the summer on the east coast and the site of the 2013 Virginia Horse Show Association Equitation Medal Finals.

Marina rode her 11 year old chestnut gelding, “Amaretto Gold,” known on the farm as “Joey”, and Annika rode her 12 year old grey TB Cross gelding, “Rocket Man”, known to friends as “Elton”. The girls showed on all four days from Thursday to Sunday, winning top ribbons all week in hunter and equitation divisions.  Marina was the top equitation rider in her divisions all week, including a blue ribbon on Saturday in the Low Childrens/Adult Equitation class and a Championship in Sunday’s Equitation division.  Annika won top ribbons in both Equitations and hunters, capping the week off with a Elton's Championship in Sunday’s Limit Hunter Division.

With the exception of a few rainy moments, the weather was good and not too hot for the week, and a fantastic time was had by both girls, as they competed and rooted on their barn mates who also showed all week.  Both Marina and Annika lesson, train and show with trainers Michael and Emily Friedman of Finer Points Farm in Mount Airy.

Way to go ladies!! Southwind is proud!