June 3, 2012, Thorncroft Equestrian Center, Malvern, PA, Thorncroft proudly dedicates the brand new Jimmy Moran Arena during the 3rd Annual Lobster Bake. The Moran Family Charitable Foundation generously funded the new arena, enabling Thorncroft to add new programs while rejuvenating older programs.
Since 1969, Thorncroft has provided rehabilitative services to thousands of children and adults with special needs. In 1992 founder Saunders Dixon donated 10 acres of his farm to Thorncroft to help continue the program he founded. Under the generous leadership of Board Chairman George F. Rubin, in May 2010 Thorncroft made the decision to put the entire 70 acre Farm under an Open Space Easement so that the Farm would remain open and undeveloped forever.
Thanks to the Moran family’s benevolence and belief in Thorncroft’s mission, we are eager to continue development on our intellectual disabilities program. Future plans for the Jimmy Moran Arena include working with veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). The Intellectual Disabilities program also caters to riders with anxiety, depression, and other psychological disorders.
The 3rd Annual Lobster Bake will be a celebration to formally and festively bring the Open Space and building projects to a close and commence a new era for Thorncroft. The event lasts from 4:30pm- 7:30 pm with a historic ribbon cutting at 5:15.
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May 26th, Thorncroft Equestrian Center, Malvern, Pa
Over 150 special riders will meet to compete in the 33rd annual presentation of the Handicapped Riders Division of famed The Devon Horse Show. Four arenas will off promptly at 8:00 am where equestriennes will compete in equitation on the flat and over fences, dressage and trail. Riders come from all over the tri-state area accompanied by friends and families to cheer them on. A “family affair,” this Horse Show has earned the reputation as one of the largest and most prestigious competitions for riders with disabilities in the country. Equestriennes of all abilities have been working toward this event since last fall, honing their skills on the flat and over fences.
This year, Thorncroft opens the brand new Jimmy Moran North Arena and is excited for its inaugural horse show. A presentation by the Thorncroft Mainstreamers, a group of six riders and their horses, will ride their impressive drill to music. Their 12:00 pm performance will entertain judges and spectators for a deserved midday break. The Show is hosted at the Thorncroft Equestrian Center and is generously sponsored by Brushwood Stable of Malvern.
At 1:00 pm on Sunday the 27th, competitors that won any of the six divisions from Saturday will be presented their trophies at the famed Devon Horse Show Grounds. Following the presentation riders are invited to compete in the Championship Class. The winner of the Class will be presented the much coveted Hope Montgomery Scott Trophy which is presented by Horse Show President Wade McDevitt. The winner of the Special Division will be presented the Brushwood Trophy, presented by Mrs. J. Maxwell Moran and her family members. The Thorncroft Mainstreamers will ride their drill following the presentations.
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