Thornewood Farm Holiday Celebration: December 10, 2011

Party and Presentation

Share an afternoon of camadraderie and holiday cheer withthe Thornewood Family.  Festivities will begin at 2:00P.M. for cocktails and then enjoy a special presentation of horses around 3:00 P.M.  As always, dress is casual.

Email Lisa Cifrese-Geha at R.S.V.P. at thornewoodfarm@gmail.com or call her at 609-577-1976

Online registration is also available here

Thornewood Girls Score Big at NAAHSA World Championships

What a week it was for the “Team Thornewood” at the North American Arabian World Championships Horse Show, August 24-27, 2011.  Two fillies made the trek to Lexington, Virginia, to compete in the this inaugural show: Representing Misty Star Arabians of Bridgewater, New Jersey, was Misty Star MSA (Mishaal HP x Bint Bint Shahsria) and Thornewood’s own Bint Bint Felicia TF (Mishaal HP x Skyy).  We couldn’t have been more proud when Misty Star MSA, handled by Ted Carson, was named Jr. Champion Straight Egyptian Filly, and Bint Bint Felicia TF, with Shawn Crews on the lead, was named Reserve Jr. Champion Straight Egyptian Filly!  This win for Misty Star’s owner, Emily Schmidt, was even more special since she was the first recipient of the Jim Sirbasku Memorial Trophy, awarded in honor of Jim for his devotion to, and enthusiasm for, the Straight Egyptian Arabian Horse.

Despite arriving in Virginia during an earthquake, the show was quite an event.  The NAAHSA made a great beginning for such a unique horse show.  With ample room to grow, this show will really be one to watch in the future.  The horses in attendance were of the highest caliber, and the Virginia Horse Center, set in the Shenandoah Valley of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is a marvelous facility.  And Lexington, replete with Civil War history, provided Richard with lots of “non-horse show stuff” to do!  Thornewood is already looking forward to next year’s competition at the North American Arabian World Championships, and a return visit to Lexington, Virginia.

Mercedes-Benz of Princeton and Flemington together with Thornewood Farm cordially invite you to an evening celebrating exquisite automobiles and classically beautiful Arabian horses.  On Saturday, September 10, 2011, we’ll be enjoying the festivities in the elegant facilities of Thornewood Farm in Stockton, New Jersey, from 4p.m.-6p.m.

Whatever your dreams, to own an Egyptian Arabian is to partake of a living legacy comprising thousands of years of civilization.  At Thornewood Farm, these horses are cherished and adored, and they offer lucrative, fully insurable investment opportunities.

Mercedes-Benz, long associated with excellence in automobiles, is pleased to partner with Thornewood Farm, to celebrate these, the most beautiful horses in the world.  Come, survey the Mercedes-Benz vehicles which are perfectly capable of pulling horse trailers, and perfectly qualified for the lucrative tax reductions applicable to horse ownership.

We look forward to seeing you at the garden party!  Registration is required.

See details and registration here

Join Us September 24th, 2011 For A Day With Arabians!

Thornewood Farm invites you to spend a beautiful day in the country! Please join us, Sept 24th from 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Come, spend the day immersed in the history and beauty that is the Egyptian Arabian horse. This event, co-hosted by Arabians Ltd., will help you develop a plan to succeed with Egyptian Arabians, even without prior knowledge of horses or without owning a farm. Get up close and get personal with these, the most beautiful of all horses, and let us teach you what makes us the best place to start your life with horses.

Learn more about the day here and contact us for your personal invitation.

Horses of Thornewood Grace Nouveau Magazine’s Cover

Calling itself that which is “in touch with the human spirit,” Nouveau, the magazine of the Delaware Valley, chose to feature the horses, people and lifestyle of Thornewood for the cover article of their August 2011 edition. “We were thrilled when we were notified by the editor in chief,” notes Richard. Soon the farm was thrown into a bit of a frenzy, as there were meetings with the author, and several photo shoots to compile the information and pictures. Written by Carla Merrolla Odell, with photos by Glenn Race, the story showcases the unique lifestyle of Thornewood Farm enjoyed by Lisa, Richard, and their friends and clients. “Bottom line is,” Lisa exclaims, “we’re delighted with the outcome, we think it’s a great article. And the horses seemed to enjoy it also. In fact, we’ve heard that Soleil TF and Rhythym and Blues, both featured on the cover, have been spotted giving autographs!”

Full article available here.

Thornewood Excels at Egyptian Event

For the past 31 years, horse enthusiasts from around the globe have traveled each June to Lexington Kentucky for a week-long celebration of the Egyptian Arabian horse.  It is an event like no other, replete with celebrations, educational programs, parties, and the most competitive horse show for Egyptian horses in the world.  This year, Thornewood and our clients had our greatest showing thus far: three horses, four top-tens in the most competitive of competitions!

“Team Thornewood,” represented by Lisa and Richard, Joe Piccolo, Emily Schmidt, Patty Paige, Joan Rudd, and Ken and Donna Drake made the trek by caravan, full of excitement, anticipation, and a big dose of nervousness. Upon arrival we quickly realized what we were up against.  Two things for certain: the horses competing and the weather, both HOT, HOT, HOT! 

Opening day of the show Misty Star MSA took a second place for Emily Schmidt of Misty Star Arabians in a very competitive World Class Two Year Old Fillies Class.  Quite a horse show debut for Emily and her beautiful filly!

Next up was Thornewood’s own Bint Bint Felicia TF in the Two Year Old Filly Futurity.  After all the girls had entered the ring, Richard exclaimed: “Wow, a class of 23 Marilyn Monroes!”  We were proud as could be when the score cards were tallied and Felicia placed fourth!

In the highly competitive Egyptian Breeders Challenge Yearling Colt class, it was DK Arabians’ Jaleel Amal DKA, expertly handled by Ken Drake himself, bringing home the next top ten ribbon.  While Ken, in the ring was looking cool as a cucumber, the same could not be said for his adoring wife, Donna, whose nerves got quite the workout!  And in the Yearling Colt Futurity, Jaleel Amal DKA brought home another top ten, with Luis Paniagua on the lead.

Many thanks to Judy, Shawn, Luis, and the Arabians Ltd. crew for presenting our “kids” and to all our friends and supporters cheering us on via the live-feed.   

Lisa Cifrese Elected to Pyramid Society Board

CNBC Covers Thornewood Farm

We're bursting with pride over our recent interview with CNBC.com!  On Saturday, September 25, 2010, right in the middle of our Equine Investment Seminar, Thornewood was looking more like the set of a movie shoot than a conference for newcomers.  The cameras were rolling as Soleil TF demonstrated the beauty and grace of an Egyptian Arabian while Lisa discussed the financial advantages of investing in these magnificent horses.  The attached clip also aired on CNBC earlier this month, on the Nicole Lapin News program.

Fall Spectacular Grand Success!

Thornewood was definitely the place to be on the last week in September!  Both newcomers and experienced horse-people came to learn from the best of the best!  Shawn Crews of Arabians Ltd. opened the morning program demonstrating the techniques of showing a horse at halter.  Rhonda Wright from the the Wright FArm presented the elegant mare, Bint Kaveta under saddle, demonstrating the way a horse is tauht to be ridden.  And then it was the ametuer's trun to show their stuff in our Second Annual Amateur Horse Show!  Congratulations to Emily Schmidt and Joan Rudd, expertly winning their divisions.  And then it was the juniors who stole the show!  What a beautiful job of showing by Linda Rose Piccolo, Isabela McCarthney, Surya Pillai, and Brielle McCarthney!  How exciting it was to witness their enthusiasm.  Congratulations to all our splendid participants!  A special "Thank You" to our photographer, Patty Paige and to Mike Cimino, Joe and Rose Piccolo, and Ken Drake.  And more big "Thank Yous" to all those who worked like beavers to make for our success!

Plan on attending our Fall Spectacular, September 25, 2010!

If ever you’ve wanted to begin an enriching involvement with horses, Thornewood is the place to be on September 25th, 2010!  Co-hosted by Arabians Ltd., we will share our Success Formula so that you, too, can start on your way to the top in the magnificent world of Egyptian Arabian horses.  Come learn from industry experts, meet the warm, fun, and talented people, and enjoy the spectacular venue that is home to some of the most beautiful mares in the country! 

Egyptian Arabian horses, the most storied of horse breeds, have long been regarded as symbols of wealth, status, and power.  Imagine being involved with these living treasures-–especially in a manner upon which you can build a successful business!

This FREE educational and fun day is from 10:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Refreshments, lunch, and handouts will be provided.  Space is limited, registration is requested.

Contact us for your personal invitation to attend!  Call to R.S.V.P.: 609-577-1976 
or email: thornewoodfarm@gmail.com

50 Dunkard Church Road, Stockton NJ 08559  Click here for directions

Another Star is born--Skyy does it again!

Broodmare supreme Skyy (Thee Desperado x Ansata Justina) graced us with the gift of a beautiful filly on July 10, 2010. Sired by The Sequel RCA (Thee Desperado x La Marsala), this filly is rich in the blood of her illustrious grandsire.  And mommas (both the two-legged, and four-legged) couldn’t be more proud!  

Juno RCA Succeeds at the Event!

Egyptian lovers the world over know that Lexington, Kentucky is the place to be during the beginning of June.  This year was better than ever as the most beautiful Egyptian Arabians came from all over the globe to compete at the Egyptian Event.  Thornewood was proud to present Juno RCA (Mishaal HP x Pimlicos Promise) as part of the Arabians Ltd. show string.  Expertly handled by Frank Sponle, Juno went top-ten in a most competitive World Class 2 year old Fillies, and then again was top-ten in the Amateur to Handle class with Lisa on the lead.  This stunning grey filly is currently being bred to Thee Desperado via embryo transfer for a 2011 foal.  Won’t that be a real cutie?!?