Welcome to Barn Crew University!
BCU was created to provide the hard-working barn staff and working students with the opportunity to enhance their knowledge in different aspects of the equestrian world.
Each month there will be a new topic introduced and focused on. There will be a bulletin board in the main lobby with general info about the topic and a sign-up sheet to attend the class. The classes will be 1-2 hours long and taught by an array of Thorncroft senior staff and instructors. There will also be opportunities to attend sessions/clinics taught by specials guests.
For more information, please email info@thorncroft.org
2024 Enrollment requirements:
- Must be at least 13 years old
- Must be a working student/barn staff member/volunteer
- Must be ready and excited to learn
2024 minimum Requirements
– Must attend 6 classes
– Must volunteer for a combined 5 hours at Thorncroft fundraising events
*A breakdown of what is required to achieve different degrees is included below.
Yellow Ribbon:
- 6 Classes completed
- 5 hours of volunteer work at Thorncroft events
Red Ribbon:
- 8 Classes completed
- 9 Hours of volunteer work at Thorncroft events
Blue Ribbon:
- 10 Classes completed
- 12 hours of volunteer work at Thorncroft events
Champion:
- 12 classes completed
- 15 hours of volunteer work at Thorncroft events
For each level of the degrees, the graduate will receive a diploma and a corresponding swag bag.
There will be a binder, that will keep track of each student’s progress, attended classes and volunteer hours.
To sign-up please contact Thorncroft’s Barn Manager at barn@thorncroft.org
Support the Farm!
Since 1969 Thorncroft has provided a safe haven for children and adults with and without special needs. The Farm now includes 70 acres of open space, a conference center, office space and two beautiful indoor arenas… but the work does not stop there.
Learn more about the many ways you can support Thorncroft.