Ted & JoAnn Dawson
Equestrian Experts
Education
- M.Ed., University of Delaware, Education (JoAnn)
- BS, University of Delaware, Animal Science & Agricultural Education (JoAnn)
- BS, University of Delaware, Business Administration and Finance (Ted)
Professional Achievements
- Fairwinds Farm has been selected as a Maryland Horse Discovery Center and was inducted to the Cecil County Business Hall of Fame
- Awarded Tourism Business of the Year and Cecil County Outstanding Farm Operation
- Fairwinds Farm has been featured on Good Morning America and in The New York Times, The Baltimore Sun, Country Woman, Horse & Rider and Maryland Life Magazines
Certifications & Organizations
- Members of the Maryland Farm Bureau
- Members of the Maryland Horse Council
- JoAnn is a Board Member of the Maryland Horse Council, the North East Chamber of Commerce, and the Cecil County Tourism and Economic Development Commission
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Co-authored Articles (5)
How to
Put Down a Horse
Euthanasia is a humane way of putting an animal to death. It can be very emotionally difficult to think about euthanizing your horse, but there are situations in which euthanasia is the only way to end your horse’s suf...
How to
Castrate a Horse
Most male horses that will not be used for breeding are castrated at around 12 - 15 months of age. Uncastrated male horses have high levels of testosterone, which can make them difficult and even dangerous to handle. If ...
How to
Make a Braided Horse Rein
Reins are an important part of horseback riding. They connect the rider to the horse and allow the rider to give it commands. While you can always buy reins from an equestrian-supply shop, making your own is easy. Best o...
How to
Make a Leather Riding Crop
Crops are often used in horseback riding to train horses and help them learn new commands. Rather than used for discipline, riding crops are used to help encourage horses to perform specific tasks, and are meant to help ...
How to
Lunge a Horse
Lunging a horse, sometimes called “longeing,” involves leading your horse in a circle around a small enclosure. Not only is this great exercise, but it will also help you and your horse bond through training.. 16 Jan...