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Southwind Farms was founded in 1978 by Mr. and Mrs. Allen Skolnick. Mr. and Mrs. Skolnick bought three yearlings in partnership with several other racehorse enthusiasts. One of the three yearlings purchased was Royce P3,1:53.4 $424,000, who became their inspiration to stay in the business, and expand further into the standardbred world. The other two yearlings which they purchased were fillies. After a few years the two fillies were retired from racing and became broodmares. Mr. and Mrs. Skolnick were boarding the mares at other breeding farms in the area, when they decided to purchase their own farm and build up their brood mare band.
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In the foothills of New York's Catskill Mountains, in the picturesque Butternut Valley lies 390 acres of pasture lands and hay fields, which was purchased by Mr. and Mrs. Skolnick in 1980. It became the home for the broodmares they owned at that time. It was also the home for Registered Polled Hereford show cattle, Golden Guernsey goats, Jacob sheep and several other rare breeds of goats, sheep and birds. Now serving as a nursery for Southwinds yearlings, it is their home for eight months out of the year. |
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The increasing size of Southwinds broodmare band, and the dynamics of standardbred racing in New Jersey, caused Mr. and Mrs. Skolnick to look for another farm in central New Jersey. The location between four major race tracks and several other large Standardbred breeding farms in the area was very influential when they came upon a 235 acre dairy farm located near the Village of Pennington. It was purchased in 1986, and is now known for its park like setting, brilliant statues and breath taking scenic views. Over the course of 20 years the farm has been transformed into one of the most prestigious Standardbred horse breeding farms in America. This facility serves as a home for Southwinds mares and a nursery for Southwinds foals from the time they are born until they are weaned. It is also our yearling prep station prior to sale time. |
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Southwinds broodmare band now numbers 56 and includes the most prominent bloodlines in the industy. Divided equally between trotters and pacers, Southwinds mares have produced outstanding athletes on the racing scene, such as World Champion Southwind Tempo p,3,1:49.3f ($874,554), Meadowlands Pace winner Southwind Lynx p,3,1:48.3 ($1,414,476), Breeders Crown champions Mystical Maddy p,4,1:50 ($1,436,325) and Southwind Serena 3,1:55.2 ($385,088), Hambletonian Oaks winner Southwind Allaire 3,1:54 ($697,513), North American Cup winner Total Truth p,4,1:48.3 ($1,878,307) only to name a few.
Southwind strives to genetically improve the breed with each upcoming crop of foals. Standarbred horses are raised to be athletes and are required to perform strenuously. Therefore it is our aim and purpose to program them from the time they are foals to bear up under severe competitive challenges. Constantly monitoring increased scientifically designed health, nutrition and breeding management, we utilize all state of the art knowledge that is available to help us produce outstanding individuals. |
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Southwind Farms is very proud of it's facilities and its horses. We welcome visits at anytime convenient to you and are always available to answer any questions. Come Visit Us!! |
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Directions to Farm
Farm Manager: Laura Young
29 Burd Rd. Pennington, NJ 08534
Gilbertsville, N.Y. 13825
Phone: (609) 737-9067 Fax: (609) 737-2481
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