ABOUT THORNE HILL
Thorne Hill offers premier full service equestrian training and boarding services. We are dedicated to the well-being and success of every horse in our care, in and out of the ring. Our full service ensures that your horse receives exceptional care and management at all times. We participate in various competitions, including hunters, jumpers, and equitation, throughout the northeast. With the expertise of our head trainer Kelly Purchase, Thorne Hill Equestrian is the ideal choice for equestrian enthusiasts of all levels.
Our primary location is at Old Westbury Equestrian Center on the North Shore of Long Island. Just off the LIE and approximately 30 minutes from New York City. This gorgeous farm offers beautiful outdoor rings and a large indoor ring, all with new GGT footing.
Our secondary location is located at East End Equestrian, located in Medford, NY. It is just off the LIE and approximately an hour from New York City, and offers access from all parts of the island. This private facility offers the opportunity to get the best training and care in a quiet and private facility.
MEET OUR TRAINER
Head Trainer/Manager
Kelly Purchase
Kelly has had extensive experience in the equestrian world. She has ridden and traveled internationally for several top riders in the world. She spent several years traveling with multiple Olympic Gold Medalists: USA rider, Laura Kraut, and Great Britain’s, Nick Skelton. While she worked for them, they were mainly based out of Wellington, FL and Great Britain. They traveled from these central locations throughout Europe and North America, including 3*-5* shows in Switzerland, France, Italy, England, Germany and Canada.
She has also worked for internationally ranked riders such as Molly Ashe and Devin Ryan, traveling throughout the US and Canada; including the Gulf Coast Series, and Spruce Meadows.
After traveling the world, Kelly decided to mix her newly gained knowledge from traveling in big show jumping barns to her past hunter experience. She has worked as a Hunter/Equitation/Jumper trainer at Blue Star Equestrian, North Shore Equestrian Center, and Hunters Moon, as well as for many private barns and clients.
Kelly also competed in IHSA while she attended Boston University, making many accomplishments along the way. She won all regional and zone finals for several years in her divisions for Nationals where she competed twice, earning top ribbons in her division.
The experience Kelly has gained throughout her years of traveling with horses to some of the best competitions in the world has greatly benefitted the horses in her training and care. All horses under Kelly’s management are treated as if they are at the Olympic level, whether a pony for the walk trot, or a top hunter going to finals. She pays close attention to every detail in order to assure the best performance for the horse and rider, both in and out of the ring.