The Southlands Foundation

01/24/2025

Exciting news—we have a NEW page! 🎉🐴 Stay connected with us for all the latest updates, upcoming events, and behind-the-scenes fun from the barn!

✨ What you’ll find on our page:
🏇 Camp & lesson announcements
📸 Adorable pony pics
🎉 Special events and promotions
💡 Rider tips and tricks

We can’t wait to build a fun and engaging community with you! 💙

👉 Follow us now at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61571976524541 and invite your friends!

01/21/2025

🎉🐴 Celebrate a Birthday to Remember with a Pony Party at Southlands Foundation! 🐴🎉

Treat your child to an unforgettable experience where magic meets nature. Our Pony Parties are tailored for children aged 4-12, offering an event filled with joy, discovery, and the charm of horses. 🌿

What’s Included:
✅ Pony Rides: Each child enjoys a special moment in the saddle, on one of our gentle, well-trained ponies guided by an experienced member of our staff.
✅ Crafts & Games: Creative activities and playful games bring added excitement to the celebration.
✅ Private Party Space: A dedicated area for lunch, cake, and cherished memories with friends.
✅ Perfect for 10 Guests: An intimate gathering in the beautiful setting of Southlands.

Our Pony Party dates fill up quickly—secure a spot and give your child the birthday of their dreams! 📅 Book today to ensure a magical experience they’ll never forget.

[email protected]

12/25/2024

🎄✨ Happy Holidays from The Southlands Foundation! ✨🐴

This season, we’re celebrating the joy, connection, and community that make Southlands so special. Whether you’re riding with us, supporting our mission, or simply cherishing the beauty of the land, we’re grateful to have you as part of our Southlands family.

Wishing you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and a joyful holiday season filled with peace, love, and a little bit of equestrian magic! 🎁💚

🌟 Here’s to a bright and exciting new year ahead—together, we’ll continue to create memories, build connections, and grow our mission.

12/04/2024

A very warm welcome (back!) to Jenn D’Agostino, our new/old Director of Barn Operations! Jenn ran our barn for two decades back in the day and we’re thrilled to have her as a part of Southlands community once again. For those of you who may not be familiar with her management style, swipe to last frame where she’s whip cracking of our illustrious board President into scrubbing the barn loos….and that was just Day One! Go Jenn!!
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12/03/2024

📣 Calling All Equestrians and Nature Lovers! 🐴

Did you know that Southlands Foundation has been a cornerstone of the equestrian community for over 300 years? Nestled in the heart of Rhinebeck, NY, we’re proud to offer riding lessons, equine therapy, camps, and a rich history that continues to inspire riders of all ages.

Right now, we’re on a mission to expand our herd by adding three new school horses to meet the growing demand for lessons and therapy programs. These incredible horses will help us continue to build confidence, foster connections, and create lasting memories for riders and families.

🌟 Here’s How You Can Help:

Donate to Grow Our Herd: Every dollar brings us closer to our $60,000 goal.
Learn More About Our Mission: Discover the legacy of Deborah Dows and the vision that drives us forward.
💚 Join the Southlands Family: Whether you’re looking to ride, explore, or support, we’d love to welcome you.

📅 Visit us at southlands.org or message us to learn more!

Let’s make a difference—together!



Link https://southlandsfoundation-bloom.kindful.com/?campaign=1340973

At The Southlands Foundation, our school horses are the heart of our mission. From helping children and adults develop skills in riding, provide healing through equine therapy and fostering a love for horsemanship that lasts a lifetime. To meet the growing demand for lessons, camps and therapy progr...

12/03/2024

Yes, it’s drab & freezing cold out there today - thank you barn staff for putting up with it! - but the skies over Southlands continue to inspire!
Start your day right with a ray of light!

11/22/2024

The Southlands Foundation was invited to attend and celebrate the spirit of community and volunteerism at . Standing are Michele Tugade, Liz Perulli, Director of the Women’s Program at the Meadow Run campus. Seated are Susan Williams, Kathy McGettrick, and Liz Quest. We are to be affiliated with this important program that our founder, Deborah Dows, championed from the beginning. She served on its first Board of Directors, lending credibility to her belief that Daytop belonged in our community and on the estate of her childhood home, Foxhollow.

Unable to attend were our other committed volunteers: Katie Kollar, Saffron Sharifi, John Hamill and Liz Golden.

11/17/2024

A late night at Gardnertown proved worth it with Sylvie Tadikonda, India Nye Wenner and Tully Walther winning junior hunter trips, the Hamel medal and the New England medal! A great collaboration of L&L and Southlands! Can’t wait for more victories to come!

10/31/2024

Please join us in welcoming our new Program Director & Equine Health Manager, Dr. Leah C. Steinberg, DVM! Leah is a licensed Equine Veterinarian, holds a Masters in Elementary Education and most recently worked at developing a variety of programs, largely focused on animal husbandry, permaculture and vocational agriculture. Dr. Steinberg is the Mom of three boys and lives in Red Hook, NY.
We’re thrilled to have Leah and her many years of highly related experience on the Southlands team!

10/24/2024

Autumn is in full swing at Southlands!

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10/19/2024

10/17/2024

While this one is particularly spectacular, we weirdly see rainbows all the time. We’re choosing to see it as a sign that maybe we’re getting a few things right!
📸 by Jonathan Edel

10/14/2024

We’re thrilled to announce the return of one of own, / L & L Show Jumpers to Southlands!

Lucy is available for lessons & training on a select basis. Please contact us for bookings!

10/14/2024

Gorgeous day for a ride at Southlands!
We’d love to see you this autumn (and our horses would too!)
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10/14/2024

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our beloved Kobi who left us last night. He was a tireless performer and adored by those who rode him. Kobi was also invaluable to our equine therapy programs and a special favorite of our participants from Daytop/Samaritan Village. Kobi was 24 years old, lived a full & happy life and remains at Southlands having been laid to rest in Pony Field this morning.

10/14/2024

We’re super excited to announce our new board President Jacob Leach - who has been riding at Southlands since age 4!
Jacob was elected in our last board meeting and presides over his first meeting this evening.
Congrats Jacob!

09/29/2024

A very big thank you to for this weekend’s clinic! (and for braving today’s rain…)
and to TSF riders .derman .eq for the same!

09/27/2024

Southlands welcomes our newest member, the absolutely gorgeous Zen, along with owner .
We’re thrilled to have you both here!
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