TROT Therapeutic Riding and Ongoing Training

08/03/2023

In case you missed the story last night, here's the interview NBC did with Amy Estey of the TROT program at Carousel Park. Have tissues ready!

https://ow.ly/TzYR50PrSoc

06/08/2023

DUE TO POOR AIR QUALITY, THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES/PROGRAMS ARE CANCELED OR POSTPONED FOR TONIGHT:
Glasgow Park Farmers Market
All NCC Sports
Rose Hill Garden youth tennis
Summer Concert Series at Glasgow Park (rescheduled for June 15)
Outdoor yoga at Glasgow Park
Riding lessons at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center

05/09/2023

TROT Fundraising Barnyard Sale!

When: Saturday May 13th, 2023 from 9am to 3pm

Where: Carousel Park & Equestrian Center

TROT BARNYARD SALE ITEMS: Thanks to all who donated items for our fundraiser. Lots of great things for sale – tack, boots, grooming boxes, clippers, stirrups, spurs, breeches, and more! Pictured and noted below are some/most of the items we have for sale along with associated pricing. If you see something you like please call Carla at the Carousel Park office at 302-395-5928, we are more than happy to hang on to it for you for the day of the sale! Thank you for supporting TROT!

#1: leather cleaner and conditioner, $5 for both
#2: jumping bat, $15
: 4.5” sure grip stirrups, $40
. 4.5 safety stirrup, $30
#4: hoof brush, $5
: spurs, $10 each
: spurs with jingle bobs , $10
#6: curb reins, $5
: dressage whip, $15
: driving whip, $15
#8: bridle rack, $10
#9: driving whip, $10
: lead rope with chain, $10
: lead rope, $5
#11: stirrup leather, $10
#12: hand scrubber, $5
#13: half chaps, $10
#14: oose ring (😎, slow twist full cheek(1), happy mouth(1), full cheek(1), jointed tom thumb pelham snaffle (1), $10 each
#15: pony bell boots, $5
: Ariat women's Dressage boots size 48, $50
: Ariat size 5.5 women's boots, $30
#17: electric clipper, $40
#18: polo wraps, bundle of four, $10
#19: girths, $20
#20: bridle bags, $10 each, 2 for $15
: soft brushes, $5
: hard brushes, $5
#22: tac caddies, $5
#23: combs, $2
#24: shoe horn, $5
#25: mane brushes, $2
#26: curry brushes, $5
#27: mane elastics, $2
#28: hoof picks, all for $10, $2 for each
#29: bot fly scrapper, $5
: winter helmet cover, $10
: summer helmet cover, $5
: Kerrits adult large riding tights, $25
. EQ adult large riding tights, $10
#32: Grey show jacket, size 16T, $60
#33: web reins, $20
#34: 5 point breastplate with running martingale attachment, $40
#35: standing martingale, $20
#36: happy mouth with reins, $20
#37: bridle with curb chain and D ring snaffle, $50
#38: bridle with loose ring snaffle bit+, $40
#39: full chaps, $20
#40: purple halter, $5
#41: bridle with D ring happy mouth snaffle bit+, $50
#42: saddle bag, $10
#43: 78" cooler, $30
#44: saddle pads, $10
#45: Roma front-teck foam riser, $5

05/08/2023

04/19/2023

It's National Volunteer Week & our two-legged as well as our four-legged friends at Carousel Park would appreciate your help. Volunteer today at www.newcastlede.gov/1206/Volunteers-Needed or call 302-995-7670

04/10/2023

HELP SUPPORT TROT (Therapeutic Riding and Ongoing Training) at Carousel Park & Equestrian Center! We are collecting donations for an online/on-site barnyard sale. In proud partnership with UD's Equine Capstone students. See flyers below for donation and sale information.

03/27/2023

We are hiring! Full-time barn worker wanted for the equestrian center at Carousel Park in Pike Creek, DE. Assist with all aspects of daily horse care and barn maintenance, including stalls, turnout, and feeding. Must have experience with horses. Must be reliable and have own transportation. Must know how to operate a personal computer. Union job with full benefits. Apply by April 10. Full job description and application: https://tinyurl.com/carouseljob.

03/15/2023

Fun and games with TROT at Carousel Park! For more information about our therapeutic riding program, visit https://www.newcastlede.gov/429/Therapeutic-Riding-Program-TROT

01/17/2023

Here's a really great article about the healing power of horses - & an insight as to why we do what we do

How spending time with horses in the Arizona desert and beyond helped me cope with the anxieties of loss and aging.

10/14/2022

Registration opens Monday at 9am for winter camp at Carousel Park! https://tinyurl.com/winterhorsecamp2022

10/05/2022

School our XC course & help support our TROT program! On Sat., Oct. 8, 9am-6pm, come school with us & the proceeds go to our TROT program, supporting special needs & low-income families with financial assistance for riding lessons at Carousel. Also, come on these days & you're automatically entered into a raffle for an assortment of prizes!

10/04/2022

Registration for winter camp at Carousel Park opens at 9am on Monday, Oct. 17. Camp is for ages 8-14 and is $300 for Dec. 27-30. Register online ONLY at https://tinyurl.com/winterhorsecamp2022

09/30/2022

Today is the final day to apply for the equestrian center director position at Carousel Park! Go to www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nccde and submit your information right away!