Therapeutic Riders Division of the Devon Horse Show
In 1980, the front lawn at Thorncroft was again the site of a powerful meeting of minds. A small group of dedicated volunteers from Bryn Mawr Rehab and Thorncroft assembled to discuss a moment in history for therapeutic riding, a day in May that would coincide with the world-famous Devon Horse Show, “The Therapeutic Riders Division of the Devon Horse Show.” Eleven riders competed in that first show, setting a standard of excellence, and creating the foundation for a show that has grown to recently include over 175 riders from the northeast. Over the many years, devoted volunteers and riders have nurtured and developed the show to where it is today, a nationally respected competition.
The 44th Annual Therapeutic Riders Division (T.R.D.) will be held on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Thorncroft Equestrian Center. Classes begin at 8:00 a.m. The public is welcome. There is no admission fee. Parking is self-park and available off of Thorncroft’s Boot Road entrance. T.R.D. is an all-cash event. Food available for purchase. Please follow Thorncroft Equestrian Center on Facebook and Instagram for the latest updates. Dogs and other animals are prohibited. Service animals welcome.
The 2023 Therapeutic Riders Division of the Devon Horse Show will take place on May 27, 2023 at Thorncroft Equestrian Center. The prize list will be made available in February 2023. Entries open March 1, 2023 and close on April 3, 2022. For all questions, please email trdatdevon@gmail.com
Grand Champion Sponsor
- Hilltop Farm, Inc
- Goshen Hill Farm
Devon Sponsor
- Circle of Support
- Mary MacKinnon
- Jane Higgins
Trophy Sponsor
- Gwynne G. McDevitt
Advertising
- Devon Orthodontics
- Pagano Funeral Home
2022 TRD Trophy Winners
The Ann Dixon Artistic Award
Presented by Mike Tillson and Susan Tatios
Champions: Trish Barsby
Reserve Champions: Mike Frazier and Will Wright-CATRA
The Anne Joyce Cochran Trophy
Presented by Tiffany Meyer and Richard Johnston
Reserve: Elizabeth Knowlton of Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy
The Brushwood Challenge Trophy
For the best rider with disabilities
Sponsored by Goshen Hill
Presented by Caroline Moran
Champion: Trish Barsby
Reserve: Shanny Stull-CATRA
The E.W. Garbisch Trophy
For outstanding achievement by a rider with disabilities
Sponsored by the late Gwynne G. McDevitt
Presented by Nancy Baulis and Ronald Blair
Champion: Trish Barsby
Reserve Champion: Emily Hayes-Thorncroft Equestrian CEnter
The Hilltop Trophy
Winner of the division for the physically disabled
Sponsored by Jane C. MacElree and Hilltop
Presented by Jane C. MacElree and Sallie Dixon
Champion: Sarah Tegtmeier-Special Equestrians
Reserve: Emily Hayes-Thorncroft Equestrian Center
The Hope Montgomery Scott Perpetual Memorial Trophy Champion
Rider: Trish Barsby
The Hope Montgomery Scott Perpetual Memorial Trophy-Reserve Champion
Rider: Cecelia Kress-Freedom Hill Therapeutic Riding Academy
Championship Horse of the Year
Champion: Steven-Special Equestrians
Reserve: Molly-Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy
The MacDermott Perpetual Trophy
Winner of the division for the mentally disabled
Sponsored and presented by Jane Higgins and Mary MacKinnon
Champion: Brianna Beeco-Ivy Hill Therapeutic Equestrian Center
Reserve: Syd Lea-4-H TRP of Carroll County
The Thorncroft Perpetual Trophy
Winner of the division for learning differences
Sponsored and presented by Circle of Support, LLC
Champion: Dylan Chinofsky-Ivy Hill TEC
Reserve: Holly Wiener-Ivy Hill TEC
The Stephanie Bennett Perpetual Trophy
Sponsored by Dr. Stephanie Bennett
Champion: Cecelia Kress-Freedom Hills TRA
Reserve: Emily Estilow-Pegasus TRA
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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.
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