News:
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 28th 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 AMThornton 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
The British Horse Society will be hosting a One Day Equine Specific First Aid Refresher Course on Wednesday 20th January 2010 from 9.30am-4.30pm at Thornton Park.
For Bookings please contact: Ms. Susan Irwin BHS Development Officer for Ireland
Telephone: 028(048)92683801/Mobile: 00447808141079. www.bhsireland.com
The British Horse Society Stage I Examination takes place in Thornton Park on the 9th December 2009.
For bookings please contact the BHS directly on 00441986707700.
Top International Dressage Coach Niall Quirk returns to continue his series of Dressage Clinics which are open to Liveries and Clients of Thornton Park on Friday Evening 13th November.
Date reminder for all Clients & Liveries of Thornton Park, our Monthly Winter Jumping Training Show Series commences on Friday 20th November 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
Kelly Marks recently hosted the British Horse Society Register of Instructors Continual Professional Development Day, Kelly coached participants about the methods of Natural Horsemanship, below are some photographs taken by Photographer Keith Jack.
Date reminder for all Clients & Liveries of Thornton Park, our Monthly Winter Jumping Training Show Series commences on Friday 16th 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.
Our Pony Play classes recommence this week for the Autumn-Winter, suitable for all beginner to novice children between 5-9 years of age, full details and pricing can be found on the website lesson tab, scroll down to children's lessons or call the office on 8351164.
The new website has just been launched after so many years in the cobwebs of the old tired version.
Hope you enjoy the music, the funny video downloads and the information on the website in general.
Can I also say a very big thank you to Marcin at mkdesignstudio.ie, email: info@mkstudio.com , who has been so patient with me and a great guy to work with and will probably never want to see a horse again! -Suzanne
Finally a second big thank you to Keith Jack who took some great pictures of Thornton Park, if you are considering organising pictures for an event or personal shots, check out Keith’s website www.keithjackphotography.com.
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What a great day on the August Bank Holiday Monday, congratulations to all the winners and particularly to Adele on Dilly who won both the singles and pairs event. Here is a picture of the winners from the event: from left to right, Anna on Lady - Best Turned Out Award, Toni Anne Graham,Amy, 2 Ashlings, Angel, Claire - Most Inspiring Round, Katie, Adele, Anusha, Sara, Suzanne Archer-Murphy & Aoife.
Next Course commencing on Thursday 1st October 2009 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
Course A HK & Care Stage 1 Oct. 1st 2009.
Course B HK & Care Stage 2 Jan 2010 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.
If you would like your horse or ponies picture on a E Card and a optional brief description or message, please email a jpeg and your horse’s name to info@thorntonpark.ie and we will upload them for you on this site.