News:

Prix Caprilli Test 1 Results kindly sponsored by the Mad Horse Store:

1st Place: Katarina Hergovitsova

2nd Place: Lisa Stevens

3rd Place: Margaret Moran

4th Place: Jayne Cullen

5th Place: Sinead Carr

6th Place: Louise Hobbs

Prix Caprilli Test 2 Results Kindly sponosored by The Mad Horse Store:

1st Place: Katarina Hergovitsova

2nd Place: Sinead Carr

Joint 3rd Place: Lisa Stevens

                       Lauren Mc Donald

4th Place: Louise Hobbs

5th Place: Justyna Hobbs

A Gift Voucher makes a perfect gift, please click onto the Gift Voucher Tab for various options available, all Vouchers can be purchased via Paypal and will be posted out to you.

All the photo's taken from the Christmas Show on the 9th December can be viewed on www.keithjackphotography.com website or on Keith's facebook page, they should be put up for viewing during the coming week.

Santa's Arrival at our Xmas Show is happening on Friday 9th  December for all Clients & Liveries of Thornton Park, commencing at 5.15 pm with the Pre-Mini Clear Round for all junior riders, followed by the Mini Clear Round, Midi Jumping, Maxi Jumping and Super Maxi 90 Cms.  Gallery Cafe will be open from 5.15 pm. 

Santa's arrival at our Xmas Show is happening on the Friday 9th December, for all Clients and Liveries of Thornton Park, Jumping will commence at 5.15 pm with the Pre-Mini Clear Round for all Junior Riders, followed by the Clear Round, then the 60 cms, 80 cms and the 90 cms Jumping.

Gallery Cafe will be open at 5.15, Santa will be arriving at aprox 7pm.

On Friday November 11th commencing at 5.15 we will be continuing our Winter Training Show with Mini Clear Round, Clear Round, 40cms, 60 cms, & 90 cms Jumping.  Gallery Cafe will be open from 5.15pm.

Bank Holiday Monday 30th October Adult 1 Day Camp from 10.30-3.30

Cost:€85.00  Please call Maria for further details on 01-8351164

Places Limited.

Our Winter Jumping League commences on Friday 7th October for all Liveries and Clients

Events:Commencing at 5pm.

Mini Clear Round Jumping, Clear Round Jumping, Primary Jumping, Intermediate & Advanced Jumping

Gallery Cafe Opens at 5pm.  Please call 01-8351164

The Next Stage 1 Horse Care & Management Course (8 Weeks) commences on Wednesday 28th September-16th November from 7.30-9.30 pm
This course is ideal for all horse enthusiasts who want to learn more and also for examination preparation, which will guide you through the requirements for the Horse Knowledge and Care sections of the British Horse Society Examinations in addition you will be able to participate in the BHS Stage I Examination which will be hosted at Thornton Park on the 7th December 2011 (Exam Fees not are inclusive).
The tutors are highly qualified and are experts in delivering exam training. 
Course Fee: €195.00

Warm Up Competition BD Preliminary Test 1 (2006)

1st Place:  Bernie Newham

2nd Place: Roisin Walsh

3rd Place: Jenny Haverty

4th Place: Rachel Lee

5th Place: Ashling Ryan

6th Place: Kate Campbell

Thornton Park Riding Centre Clients Competition: BD Preliminary Test 1 (2006)

1st Place: Cathriona Scanlon

2nd Place: Rachel Lee

3rd Place: Gordon Sandford

4th Place: Kate Campbell

5th Place: Fiona Murphy

6th Place: Fiona Donellan

Horse Owners BD Preliminary Test 7 (2002)

1st Place: Bernie Newham

2nd Place: Katarina Hergovitsova (Joint)

2nd Place: Adele Collins

3rd Place: Roisin Walsh

4th Place: Ashling Ryan

5th Place: Nina Lee Pedersen

6th Place: Lisa Stephens

Thornton Park Riding Centre Clients Competition -BD Preliminary Test 7 (2002)

1st Place: Rachel Lee

2nd Place: Karen Daley

3rd Place: Ronnie Weedle

4th Place: Chloe Spratt

5th Place: Megan Darcy Dunne

6th Place: Emma Reynolds

Horse Owners BD Preliminary Test 1 (2006)

1st Place: Bernie Newham

2nd Place: Roisin Walsh

3rd Place: Lisa Stephens

4th Place: Anna Forez

5th Place: Ashling Ryan

6th Place: Jayne Cullen (Joint)

6th Place: Nina Lee Pedersen

Champion & Reserve Champion 2011

Champion Horse Owners: Bernie Newham

Reserve Champion: Roisin Walsh

Champion and Reserve Champion Client Competition 2011

Champion Client Comp: Rachel Lee

Reserve Champion: Ronnie Weedle

Best Turned Out: Nina Lee Pedersen/Katarina Hergovitsova- Harley

Reserve Best Turned Out: Megan Darcy Dunne-Miss Ellie

*Numbers below relate to the Spectator Competition Winner and Score from Event 2-5, Riders must have their number visible on your horses numnah or on the top of the riders boot.

Thornton Park Riding Centre Clients Competition BD Preliminary Test 1 (2006)

Horse Owners BD Preliminary Test 7 (2002)    

Interval 15 Minutes

Thornton Park Riding Centre Clients Competition BD Preliminary Test 7 (2002)

Horse Owners BD Preliminary Test 1 (2006)

The first Childrens Summer 3 Day Pony Camp commences on Tuesday 5th - Thursday 7th July from 10.30am-3pm

All Pony Camps are suitable for over 6 years, please bring a packed lunch,note pad and pen.          All children will ride daily and be instructed as to care for a pony at a novice or an advanced level.  Children will be placed into groups according to their age and experience.

All bookings can be made through reception by telephone or online by secure payment.

An Evening With Equus Training Ireland Caroline Jennings B.Sc.Certified Monty Roberts Instructor

 Presents a 'Join Up' Demonstration

 on Friday 20th May at 7pm 

 Covering Join-Up, Monty’s Dually Halter

AND

How To Solve Ridden Behavioural Problems

Don't miss this Informative Evening

 Friday 20th May –  7pm-10pm

Admission €10.00

7pm – START

7.00 -  7.15 –  Introduction

7.15 -  7.45 – Join-Up – About Join-Up & Demonstration

7.45 -  8.00 - Monty’s Dually Halter – About & Demonstration

8.00 – 8.30 – Difficult To Mount Horse

8.30 – 8.45 – Intervel

8.45 – 9.15 – Spooky Horse – Jumping Water

9.15 – 9.45 – Trailer Loading – How To Deal With A Difficult Loader

9.45 – 10.00 – Round Up – Final Q & A

Thornton Park Equestrian Centre

ANNUAL MAY SHOW

Bank Holiday Monday 2nd May at 11.30am  

FOR ALL CLIENTS OF THORNTON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE & DRYNAM STABLES

Programme of Events:

 EVENT 1:  Mini Clear Round Jumping

 EVENT 2:  Clear Round Jumping

 EVENT 3:  Ethna Snow Memorial Trophy

 EVENT 4:  No Name Fashions Intermediate Jumping

 EVENT 5:  Horse & Rider sponsored Top Score

‘Handsome Devil’ Best Turned Out Award

**IMPORTANT NOTICE:  ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR SHIRT &TIE, ENTRY WILL BE DENIED IF COMPETITORS ARE NOT CORRECTLY ATTIRED

GALLERY CAFÉ WILL BE OPEN FROM 11.30 AM

Thornton Park Equestrian Centre will be having a Evening Preliminary Test Dressage Compeitition on Friday 8th April commencing at 6pm.  For more information please contact: 01-8351164

We are delighted to welcome Scottie Barclay who will coach a Morning Jumping Clinic & Trudi Parsons who will coach the Afternoon Dressage Clinic at Thornton Park on St Patricks Day.

For futher information please contact 01-8351164

Thornton Park Equestrian Centre

10 Week Evening Course Stage 2 Level 7.30-9.00pm

Commencing: Monday7th March 

Suitable for Horse Owners & Enthusiasts of any level, Expert tuition from BHSII Qualified Instructors, Course covers the Complete BHS Stage II Syllabus Horse Care & Stable Management

             Course Fee: €280.00

For further details please contact: Maria 087 6597919 or Jen 086-8154179

Date reminder Friday 11th February for all Clients & Liveries of Thornton Park, our Monthly Jumping Training Show Series continues at 5.15 pm with the Pre-Mini Clear Round for all junior riders, followed by the Mini Clear Round, Midi Jumping, Maxi Jumping and Super Maxi 90 Cms.  Gallery Cafe will be open from 5.30 pm.

Book a Child or Adult Private or Semi Private Riding Lesson quoting the Code Number: 001 (Available Monday to Friday 10am-5.30pm) during the Month of January and you will receive a discount of 10% off Private Lesson Rates. 

Dressage Expert Maureen Dwyer will host a Dressage Clinic at Thornton Park on Monday 27th December.

Please telephone 01-8351164 for details.

Santa's Arrival at our Xmas Show is happening on Friday 17th December for all Clients & Liveries of Thornton Park, commencing at 5.15 pm with the Pre-Mini Clear Round for all junior riders, followed by the Mini Clear Round, Midi Jumping, Maxi Jumping and Super Maxi 90 Cms.  Gallery Cafe will be open from 5.15 pm. 

Our Xmas Show on the 3rd December has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions and has been rescheduled to Friday 10th December.

Date reminder Friday 12th November for all Clients & Liveries of Thornton Park, our Monthly Winter Jumping Training Show Series continues at 5.15 pm with the Pre-Mini Clear Round for all junior riders, followed by the Mini Clear Round, Midi Jumping, Maxi Jumping and Super Maxi 90 Cms.  Gallery Cafe will be open from 5.30 pm.

The Halloween 2 Day Pony Camp will be held on Wednesday 29th & Thursday 30th October from 10.30-3.00pm daily.  Fantastic fun for children aged from 7 years up.  Suitable for beginners and advanced as groups are separated into ages and levels.  Cost: €85.00

Please call 01-8351164 for bookings.

Date reminder for all Clients & Liveries of Thornton Park, our Monthly Winter Jumping Training Show Series commences on Friday 15th October at 5.15 pm with the Pre-Mini Clear Round for all junior riders, followed by the Mini Clear Round, Midi Jumping, Maxi Jumping and Super Maxi 90 Cms.  Gallery Cafe will be open from 5.30 pm.

The next Adult Evening Course Level 1(A) commences on Monday 27th September 2010 at Thornton Park Equestrian Centre from 7.30-9.00 pm.
This course is ideal for all horse enthusiasts who want to learn more about the stable management/care of horses and is also ideal for preparation for the BHS Stage 1 Horse Knowledge & Care. This course will guide you through the requirements for the Horse Knowledge and Care sections of the British Horse Society Examinations Stage 1 & II.
The tutors are highly qualified and are experts in delivering examination training.
The duration of each Course is 10 weeks, please contact 01-8351164 for further details.
Course Fee: €280.00
Course A   HK & Care Stage 1    Sept 27th  2010.
Course B   HK & Care Stage 2    Feb 2011 Date to be confirmed
We also deliver training courses for Preliminary Teaching Test (BHSPT) and Stage III Horse Knowledge and Care in tailored made packages; check out our Career Page for more details on our website.

Thornton Park Equestrian Centre will host the British Horse Society's Coach of the Year Qualifier on the 15th September 2010.

To enter the competition Candidates must have a BHS Teaching Qualification.

For further information please contact the British Horse Society : Telephone 004401926707820 or email: training@bhs.org.uk

The last in the series of Pony Camps for Children will be held on Thursday 19th and Friday 20th August.

Commences daily at 10.30-3.00 pm. Cost: €85.00

For further information please telephone: 01-8351164

Thornton Park's Gala Dressage Show will be held' on Bank Holiday Monday 2nd August @11am featuring a' Farewell Musical Ride' by all the FAS Students at 1pm.

Classes:

Event 1: Warm Up Competition For All: BD Preliminary Test 12(2005).

Event 2: Thornton Park Riding Centre Clients Competition- BD Preliminary Test 12(2005).

Event 3: Under 18’s Competition: BD Preliminary Test 12 (2005).

Event 4: Horse Owners BD Test 12: BD Preliminary Test 12 (2005).

Event 5: Thornton Park Riding Centre Clients Competition- BD Preliminary Test 14 (2006).

Event 6: Under 18’s Competition: BD Preliminary Test 14 (2006).

Event 7: Horse Owners BD Test 12: BD Preliminary Test 14 (2006).

Championship: Highest Marks combined from Test 12 & Test 36 (Excluding Event 1).

Champion and Reserve Champion: Thornton Park Clients Class Event 2 & 5.

Champion and Reserve Champion: Horse Owners Class Event 4 & 7.

Champion and Reserve Champion: Under 18’s Class Event 3 & 6.

Entries: €15.00 Own Horse & €20.00 Hired Horse.  All entries must be prepaid by Wednesday 28^th July in order for times to be allocated and posted onto the Notice Board.

Summer Pony Camps at Thornton Park: 

The first Summer 3 Day Childrens Pony Camp commences on Monday 5th, Tuesday 6th & Wednesday 7th July from 10.30 am-3.00 pm Daily. Cost €120.00

Please telephone 01-8351164 for further details.

Introducing Pony Pals:

Fun new lessons for young children from 4-8 years on Tuesday & Wednesday afternoon at 4pm. 

Please telephone: 01-8351164 for bookings and information.

Balanced Riding Workshop and Presentation with Toni Anne Graham on

Sunday 16th May from 4-6pm at Thornton Park Equestrian Centre

Admission: €10.00 pre booked or €15.00 at the door.

Thornton Park Equestrian Centre

ANNUAL MAY SHOW

Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May at 11.30am   

FOR ALL CLIENTS OF THORNTON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Programme of Events: 

 EVENT 1:  Mini Clear Round Jumping

 EVENT 2:  Clear Round Jumping

 EVENT 3:  Ethna Snow Memorial Trophy

 EVENT 4:  No Name Fashions Intermediate Jumping

 EVENT 5:  Masterson’s Steak House Top Score

‘Handsome Devil’ Best Turned Out Award

**IMPORTANT NOTICE:  ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR SHIRT &TIE, ENTRY WILL BE DENIED IF COMPETITORS ARE NOT CORRECTLY ATTIRED

GALLERY CAFÉ WILL BE OPEN FROM 11.30 AM

Thornton Park Equestrian Centre

ANNUAL MAY SHOW

Bank Holiday Monday 3rd May at 11.30am    

FOR ALL CLIENTS OF THORNTON PARK EQUESTRIAN CENTRE

Programme of Events:

  EVENT 1:  Mini Clear Round Jumping

  EVENT 2:  Clear Round Jumping

  EVENT 3:  Ethna Snow Memorial Trophy

  EVENT 4:  No Name Fashions Intermediate Jumping

 EVENT 5:  Masterson’s Steak House Top Score

‘Handsome Devil’ Best Turned Out Award

**IMPORTANT NOTICE:  ALL COMPETITORS MUST WEAR SHIRT &TIE, ENTRY WILL BE DENIED IF COMPETITORS ARE NOT CORRECTLY ATTIRED

GALLERY CAFÉ WILL BE OPEN FROM 11.30 AM

Our Annual May Show will take place on Bank Holiday May 3rd at 11am.  We will have a full programme of Jumping Events for all levels on the day. 

More details uploaded onto News next week.

BHS Road Safety Trainer Maria O Brien will give a upcoming Ride and Road Safety Course on Friday Evening 26th March 7pm-9pm and Sunday 28th March from 3pm-5pm at Thornton Park Equestrian Centre.

The cost is €80.00.  Places are limited.  For bookings please call 01 8351164

Irish International rider and EFI level II Coach Maureen Dwyer will be holding a Dressage Clinic on St.Patrick's Day 17th March at Thornton Park Equestrian Centre. 

Places are limited. For more details please contact: 01-8351164

Latest Training: Thornton Park will have a upcoming Ride and Road Safety Course on the 14th and 21st March from 3pm-5pm.

The cost is €80.00.  Places are limited.  For bookings please call 01 8351164

For all Clients & Liveries of Thornton Park, our Monthly Jumping Training Show Series continues on Friday 12th March at 5.15 pm with the Pre-Mini Clear Round for all junior riders, followed by the Mini Clear Round, Midi Jumping, Maxi Jumping and Super Maxi 90 Cms.  The Gallery Cafe will be open from 5.30 pm.

Dr Helen Spence (BHS Ireland) continues her series of Enlightened Horsemanship Lectures on 1st March at Thornton Park Equestrian Centre, Swords, Co.Dublin
www.thorntonpark.ie

Next Level 2 Course commences on Thursday 4th February from 7.30-9.30 pm
These courses are ideal for all horse enthusiasts who want to learn more and also for examination preparation, which will guide you through the requirements for the Horse Knowledge and Care sections of the British Horse Society Examinations.
The tutors are highly qualified and are experts in delivering exam training.
The duration of each Course is 10 weeks
Course Fee: €280.00