Celebration of Lesley Long’s Life

The Long family is currently working on planning a celebration of Lesley Long’s life, which will be held in January. Lesley was very clear with her family during her life, that if anything ever happened to her she wanted a celebration of her life, not a mourning of her death. Her family is now fulfilling those wishes. Details will follow.

Posted in Uncategorized | 1 Comment

Lesley Long Passed on December 14, 2011

Windy Oak Farm is deeply saddened to let you know that Lesley Long passed away quietly on December 14, 2011 surrounded by her family. Lesley suffered a severe brain injury after being kicked in the head while clipping a horse at another farm. Her family, friends, and doctor’s, fought and prayed for three weeks to bring her back from the coma, but unfortunately the injury was too great.

We feel lucky to have known Lesley and to have had her at our farm, even if only for a short period of time. She was an amazing horsewoman and taught us all so much. She will be greatly missed by all her friends – horsey, human and canine. Please keep her family and friends in your thoughts and prayers.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Josh Collier and Hot Rod Pictured in December PVDA Newsletter

Boarder Josh Collier, is pictured in the December PVDA newsletter, riding his horse Hot Rod at the PVDA Chapter Challenge. This was Josh’s first dressage show and he rode First Level Test 2 and 3 with our team. He did an excellent job and earned the high score in our team challenge test. Yeah Josh! http://www.pvda.org/Newsletters/Forms/AllItems.aspx

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Lesley Long Injured

Dear Friends,

We regret to inform you that Lesley Long of LK Sporthorses, based at Windy Oak Farm, suffered a severe head injury while working with a horse at another facility on November 23. Lesley is currently in the ICU in Baltimore, stabilized, but in a coma. Your thoughts and prayers for Lesley and her family are greatly appreciated.

We also appreciate all the outpouring of support we have received from members of the horse community. We are working with her family to establish a fund for Lesley and we will have more information once it is established.

Lesley also has horses that are being sold in light of the current situation. Details are on our sale page. Finding new owners for these horses will greatly assist Lesley and her family through this difficult time.

We are praying for her speedy recovery.

Rebekah & Steve, Windy Oak Farm

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

STALLS OPEN FOR HORSE BOARDING

Windy Oak Farm has stalls open for full care horse boarding available immediately. We have one opening in the upper barn and two openings in the lower barn. Our farm is located on 21+ acres in the rolling hills of Frederick County, approximately 5 min. outside Libertytown and close to Frederick, Mt. Airy, Union Bridge, and Westminster.

Our farm has tons of amenities, including an indoor coverall arena with mirrors, regulation size outdoor, exercise track around property, indoor matted h/c wash stall, plenty of turn-out with small herds in fields with/ 4-brd double fencing, and more. We have eventing and dressage trainers available on site or bring your own.

Learn more about us through our website or schedule a visit. We look forward to showing you our farm!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

First Snow of Season in Frederick at Windy Oak Farm!

Windy Oak Farm received our first snow of the season today. A lot earlier than we had hoped. The horses (and owners!) are not quite sure if they are ready for the winter, but it is beautiful here when the place is blanketed in white! Luckily, even with the snow, everyone can ride indoors and still prepare for the final shows of the season.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Windy Oak Farm’s Facebook Page

Windy Oak Farm is also on Facebook! Like us on Facebook and keep up to date on everything that is happening at the farm.



Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Two Stalls Open for Horse Boarding in November

LK Sporthorse, based at Windy Oak Farm, has two stalls open for full care horse board starting November 1st. The two stalls are in the bank barn and boarders have full use of all the beautiful facilities at Windy Oak Farm. For more information about boarding and training, contact Lesley Long of LK Sporthorses.

Windy Oak Farm is centrally located between Frederick, Westminster and Mt. Airy.

 

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Windy Oak Farm Open House and Barn Party

Despite the rainy and overcast weather, Windy Oak Farm had their first open house and barn party on October 1st. Windy Oak has been in business for a year and were excited to open our doors to our neighbors and friends. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and we look forward to having more events in the future and hopefully on warmer days!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Katie Straton Successfully Competes and Places at Fall Dressage Shows

Trainer, Katie Straton had successful back to back weekends at Vada/Nova Autumn and PVDA Loch Moy dressage shows. Grande Reflection, owned by Cheryl Batts of North Carolina earned a 64.6% in Training level test 2 for a 2nd place at her first show of the year! The following weekend, Katie competed Grande Reflection to 2nd place again with a 65.3% and Finnegan’s Wake, owned by Mary Sue McCarthy, to 3rd and 4th with 63.7% and 65.8% in First level tests 2 and 3 respectively! Grade Reflection is for sale. Learn more about this lovely horse at Straton Sporthorses website.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment