Enjoy the comforts of home at Fairwinds Farm, a working horse farm located in the heart of Maryland horse country. You can also go fishing in the pond and help gather eggs from the henhouse by visiting Rascal the goat. After breakfast, you can choose from a riding lesson, carriage ride, or trail ride, and take a stroll through our gift shop. Everyone is welcome, including kids! Don't forget to bring your horses! This is the ideal place to rest your horse while on vacation with your friends or while traveling.
4 miles north of I-95 at exit 100. 1 hour from Philadelphia and Baltimore. 10 minutes to Fair Hill/5000 acres of trails. Close to the Chesapeake Bay, rivers, and Plumpton Park Zoo.
About The Owners:
Ted and JoAnn Dawson acquired extensive business and horse experience while operating Carousel Farm & Riding Stables in Delaware from 1986 to 1998. It was in 1999 that they opened Fairwinds Farm & Stables. JoAnn earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Science and Ag Education from the University of Delaware, as well as a Master of Education degree from the University of Delaware. Besides teaching Equine Science, she teaches Theatre at Cecil College. Ted holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Finance from the University of Delaware. Throughout his career, he has worked in the farming industry, including the production of dairy products, crops, livestock, and fish. At Cecil College, he teaches equestrian classes and is a member of the Maryland Farm Bureau.
Fairwinds Farm has the following:
Facilities
1. The Farm - Located on 52 partially wooded acres, their facility includes six fenced fields, an indoor and outdoor ring, and two barns. Our restored Victorian home doubles as a Bed & Breakfast!
2. Indoor Ring - Natural light illuminates their unique "Cover All" arena, which gives the sensation of riding outside. For winter riding, you can call to reserve the ring. During the months of May to mid-October, our ring is completely transformed into a wedding ring.
3. Outdoor Ring - An outdoor lighted sand ring measuring 100' x 200' is regularly groomed and a jump course is set up.
4. Barns - The two barns consist of 28 stalls ranging in size from 12 x 12 to 14 x 14, as well as tack rooms, heated offices, and wash stalls. Overnight lay-ups are accepted with turnout included.
5. Cross Country & Trails - There are logs, coops, tires, and other natural jumps between 18" and 2'6" on their cross-country course. Just what you need if you are just starting out in cross-country! There are trails that can last from 15 minutes to over an hour depending on the route you choose.
Amenities:
- 10 - 12’x12’ stalls (some larger)
- Board fence turnout
- Lit indoor and outdoor riding rings
- Cross country course
- Straw bedding (shavings upon request at an extra charge)
- Feed & hay
- Ample grass turnout
- Parking for trailers
- 2 rooms for Bed & Breakfast.
Fairwinds Farm offers the following horseback riding activities:
1. Riding Lessons
Their services include private, semi-private, and group riding lessons for beginners, intermediates, and advanced riders. They offer a wide range of dependable horses suitable for riders at all levels. The classes are organized according to the level of riding and the age of the participants.
2. Summer Camp
Fairwinds Farm places the highest priority on safety. As the week progresses, riders will acquire valuable skills in both the saddle and on the ground.
3. Trail Rides
Would you like to try riding a horse for the first time? The trails at Fairwinds Farm are designed especially for you with quiet, dependable horses.
4. Pony Rides
This is for the little ones! Pony rides are available at either our location or yours.
At Fairwinds Farm, you can try their activities and services such as Animal Talent, Bed & Breakfast, Hat Rides, Horse & Carriage, Pony Rides, Riding Lessons, Trail Rides, and Weddings.
Cost Details:
Rates
- all rates include breakfast
- $140/room/night
- $10/pet
With Horses
- $130/room/night
- $30/stall/night (includes turnout)
- $20/horse turnout only
If you want to discover and explore other campsites and horse trails, here are some of them that you may visit:
CHROME SERPENTINE BARRENS PRESERVE - Chrome Trail
NOTTINGHAM COUNTY PARK - Buck Trail
CAMP HORSESHOE - Horseshoe Scout Reservation Loop
Fairwinds Farm does require reservations for overnight accommodations. Please visit their page here on Top Horse Trails - Fairwinds Farm for more information.