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Thorncroft Equestrian Center

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Thorncroft Equestrian Center

Thorncroft is a mainstreaming facility where people with and without special needs come together to ride, learn and relate to one another.

Within this accepting environment they promote growth within each other.

07/14/2025

Thorncroft represents at the PATH International Region II Conference!

Instructors Claire Oestreich, CTRI, ATRI, ESMHL, Mentor, and Sarah Hofgesang, CTRI presented a brilliant Creative Arena Design Workshop, and Kim Longo, CTRI, MMES presented an exciting class on the Masterson Method.

Claire also presented, The Power of Choice in Lessons, exploring the magnitude of offering choices in lessons to participants.

We are so proud of our incredible team members for their commitment and passion to education and furthering the impact of equine-assisted services.

Thank you to host Therapeutic & Recreational Riding Center, Inc.

07/11/2025

Thumbs up, high fives, and finish-line vibes! 🙌👍🏃‍♀️

Join us for a 5K Run & 1-Mile Move-As-You-Please for Thorncroft! full of fun and friends at the Farm!

📅August 28, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at Thorncroft

🐦Early-bird pricing ends tonight at midnight!

💗Thank you to our 2025 sponsors

Presenting
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.

Canter
CCRES

Trot
"Billy"
Team Toyota of Glen Mills
Stillmeadow Equine Veterinary Service

Walk
Team aSKEW

A celebration of our community and the joy of movement, proceeds from this event will raise funds for the Thorncroft Equestrian Center and the care of our horses. Thorncroft is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization. Tax ID 23-2218431

07/10/2025

For your viewing enjoyment: A gallery of the bestest dogs at the 2024 5K Run & 1-Mile Move-As-You-Please for Thorncroft! Wag on over on August 28 for a great event!

All sizes and shapes of canines, from floofs, to zoomies, from Lord Fluffingtons to Snuggle Muffins, are welcome to all events on August 28! Leashes and good manners☺️, required.

Grab your early-bird registration by midnight tomorrow! Prices increase at 12:01 a.m. on July 12.

Proceeds benefit Thorncroft Equestrian Center, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization specializing in adaptive/therapeutic horsemanship for individuals of all abilities. Tax ID 23-2218431.

07/09/2025

July is Disability Pride Month!

In alignment with the July 1990 passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Pride Disability Month is celebrated every year in July.

This month celebrates the disability community and the innovations created by the community that assist every person, every day.

This month aims to progressively influence the way civilization thinks about and/or perceives disabilities, with the goal to put an end to stigmas surrounding disability and to advocate for disability rights.

In our effort to center disabled voices, here are social media accounts we invite you to follow.

Disability Pride Pennsylvania
Disability Rights Pennsylvania
Diversability

07/01/2025

Staff Spotlight!

We are so excited to spotlight our amazing Administrative & Clinic Coordinator—and 2025 Summer Camp Instructor—Emma Yanowsky!

Since joining the Farm in 2023, Emma has brought an enthusiastic and inclusive approach to our operations, clinics, and summer camp programming. She’s expanded clinic offerings and played a key role in making camp more welcoming and accessible for riders of all levels.

Emma’s been in the saddle since she was 14 and brings a wide range of experience across disciplines—from Hunter/Equitation and Dressage to Eventing, and even Endurance! She’s competed in endurance rides across the East Coast and rode with her college’s IHSA team. Now, she’s turning her passion into purpose as she pursues a dual credential in Equine-Assisted Learning this fall.

This summer, Emma is focused on refining her skills and sharing her love of horses through thoughtful, empowering lessons for our camp students.

We’re so grateful to have her as part of the Thorncroft team!

06/30/2025

Tweet, tweet! 🐦Early-bird pricing is now open for Thorncroft's 8th Annual 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Move-As-You-Please on August 28!

🔸Line Up of Events🔸
5K Trail Run-A True Cross-Country Course!

1-Mile, Move-As-You-Please-A mix of paved and grass paths around the Farm

The After-Party
Food Trucks. Beer Garden. Live Music by The Sin Bros. Pony Meet and Greets.

Leashed Dogs Welcome at All Events!🐾

A celebration of our community and the joy of movement, proceeds from this event will raise funds for the Farm and the care of our horses.

06/26/2025

Sound Bath Session!

Thorncroft's horses, and guests, were recently treated to a Sound Bath with Certified Sound Healer, Caitlyn Longo. This is our third class with Caitlyn and the horses and friends always enjoy her visits!

The Benefits of Sound Baths from Caitlyn:
"The sound frequencies or (Solfeggio healing frequencies) from the sound bowls meet the cells in the horse's body and begin to vibrate those cells at that frequency of the note I am playing.

Sound naturally calms the body and mind down. The parasympathetic nervous system kicks in, and the 'fight, flight, and freeze' response shuts off. Safety in the body and mind can be created when the rhythmic sounds begin playing. The 'ringing' of the bowls refers to the friction of the mallet against the bowl. This creates a frequency that can provide different healing properties.

The goal is a shift in the physical, behavioral, and emotional body. This can happen with 'releases' such as yawning, sneezing, emotional release, feelings of joy and happiness. "

Thank you, Caitlyn!

Follow Caitlyn's work on her Instagram,

06/25/2025

We are pleased to announce that Thorncroft has been recognized as an EQUUS Foundation 2025 Mentor, which is awarded annually to EQUUS Foundation Guardian charities that have met the EQUUS Foundation’s highest standards for business and equine welfare practices.

We are honored to receive this accreditation as an endorsement of our commitment to transparency and accountability.

For more information about the Mentor Accreditation, please visit the EQUUS Foundation online.

06/23/2025

Hello, Summer! (Please see Iggy's expression for our thoughts on today's heat. 😜)

Today and tomorrow will be unmounted lessons for our riders and summer campers as we look to beat the heat and keep our horses, riders, and community members comfortable and healthy.

There is always a ton to learn on unmounted days, including today's special classes on the signs and care of colic and an evening Tai Chi with the horses!

Our horses stay cool with added circulation from individual stall fans, extra baths, ample hydration, and close monitoring by our barn manager and team.

Thank you to our irreplaceable barn and volunteer crew who keep the Farm running through all seasons!

06/20/2025

Please join us in congratulating Special Olympics Pennsylvania equestrian athletes from Chester County on their amazing rides at the PA Summer Games 2025!

Equestrian athletes train at Thorncroft under coach Missy Zepka, CTRI, and a dedicated team of volunteers. We also have the privilege of welcoming many of these friends as weekly riders in our lesson program.

Each rider participated in trail, dressage, team relay, and equitation, for a total medal count of 8 gold, 8 silver, and 4 bronze!

Congratulations, riders and team!

A special shoutout to Thorncroft herd members, Paint Jack, Eye Candy, aka "Vivian," and first-time Special Olympics equine partner, Oscar of the ridge, aka "Oscar." This is a huge atmosphere for our horses and we could not be prouder of them.

Well done to all!

06/16/2025

Thorncroft Summer Camp!

The Farm has rare openings in our Summer Camp program for the following weeks:

July 7 - July 11 *Teen Week*- Multiple spots open!
July 14 - July 18 - 2 spots left.
July 21 - July 25 - 1 spot left!
July 28 - July 1 - Only 1 spot left!

Teen Week-Riders: 12-17 welcome
Non-Teen Week: Riders 7-12 welcome

To learn more and register, please visit us online or send us a message!

Thorncroft’s Inclusive Summer Camp introduces riders to the excitement, challenges, and responsibilities of horseback riding and care. While learning respect and cooperation, the campers’ days are filled with an in-depth look at horsemanship and riding. Thorncroft is located at 190 Line Road in Malvern, Pennsylvania. Thorncroft is a not for profit 501(c)3 organization. Tax ID 23-2218431

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Malvern, PA

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 9pm
Tuesday	7am - 9pm
Wednesday	7am - 9pm
Thursday	7am - 9pm
Friday	7am - 9pm
Saturday	8am - 6pm

Website

http://www.thorncroft.org/, https://wearyourspiritwarehouse.com/thorncroft/shop/home

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