Fall was a busy time at Punchestown; several of our students moved on to new horses.

Congratulations to Holland Barnett on the lease of Sterling, Lindsey Jones on the lease of Look Here, Reagan Royalty on the lease of Pizarro, and Vanessa McCaughley on the lease of Furalissa.

Looking forward to working with all these new pairs this year.

We are welcoming back Dennis Mitchell for a clinic on Saturday May 30th and Sunday May 31st. Information can be found in the flyer below.

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Kathy has had incredible success in both the Hunters and Jumpers throughout her lifetime as a rider. Her skills and experience began early in the training program of four-time Olympian, Laura Kraut. Kathy now trains with Olympian Bruce Goodin and has numerous top ribbons and wins in the Professional Hunters, High-Performance Hunters, Hunter Derby and Grand Prix rings.  Some of Kathy’s recent successes are 1st and 2nd in the $30,000   Maffitt Lake Grand Prix,  1st and 2nd in the $30,000 Brownland Farm Grand Prix and 1st in the $30,000 Showplace Spring Grand Prix. Kathy has also trained her students to multiple championships in the Junior Hunter ring and Pony ring as well as several Medal and Derby Wins.

For more information:

859-983-1273

$300/2 Days

$175/ 1 Day

Height Sections:  2′   2’6   3′   3’6

The deadline for Summer Camp enrollment has been extended to Friday, May 23rd. Please call to verify that the week(s) you are signing your child up for are not yet full.

A big congratulations to our girls who competed at Lakeside Arena this weekend! Vanessa, Elle, Chloe, Sammi, Reagan, Stephanie, Katherine and Sarah all came home with great ribbons. And a special thank you to their wonderful horses who were all on their best behavior this weekend. 

The 2014 Summer Camp dates are now posted under the “Camp” section of our website. Please check there for more information.

Dennis Mitchell:

Co owner of Kimberden, located in Ocala, Florida, a premier training and sales facility of domestic and imported hunters and jumpers recognized both nationally and internationally for their experience and quality of horses which perform at the highest levels of competition.   Dennis Mitchell, with over 50 years experience in the equine industry, is a former Grand Prix rider and trainer of Grand Prix riders including Olympic hopefuls and qualifiers, Aaron Vale and Todd Minikus.   Dennis has been the trainer of numerous USEF National Champions in both the hunter and jumper divisions.  Over the past four decades his riding and training has taken him to all corners of our country…east, west, north, and south.   Dennis’ enthusiasm and passion for the sport has remained constant through the years.  At any given horse show  he can be seen running between the short stirrup ring to the Grand Prix ring with equal enthusiasm and a smile on his face. 

$400/ 2 Days (includes 1 free auditor)

$250/ 1 Day (includes 1 free auditor)

$20/ Audit Per Day

$25/ Stabling Per Day

A minimum $150 deposit is due no later than May 1st. The remaining clinic balance will be due May 31st before your section is scheduled to start.

*Please see Clinic Enrollment Form for more information

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Dennis Mitchell Clinic Enrollment

Throughout a rainy four days at the Kentucky Horse Park,  Punchestown’s riders put in great rounds and received excellent ribbons.  Abbie Lockwood was second on Right on Red in two adult jumpers classes, Samantha Briggs brought home high ribbons in the short stirrup on Rio Grand Time, and Lilly Chamblin was champion in the w/t poles on Valentimes.