Two Bit Training

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About

Two Bit Training is owned and operated by Daphne Thornton, an equine professional with over 40 years of experience. We operate on the belief that our clients' needs come first, and are committed to meeting those needs. As a result, most of our business is from referrals. If you've found us on your own, please feel free to visit or call to get more information. You can always reach Daphne at 816-507-5928 or through email at [email protected].

We would welcome the opportunity to earn your trust and deliver to you the best riding experience possible.

Highlights

Hired 2 times

49 years in business

Serves Spring Hill , KS

Specialties

Riding styles interested in

English

Have a horse

Students who have a horse, Students who do not have a horse

Student's interests and goals

Show jumping

Experience level

No experience, Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

How often

Once a week, Multiple times a week

Student's age

5 – 10 years old, 11 – 13 years old, 14 – 18 years old, 19 – 25 years old, 26 – 45 years old, 46 – 65 years old, Over 65 years old

Photos and videos

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Frequently asked questions

What is your typical process for working with a new student?

We always recommend that you take a trial lesson or two to make sure that the program is a good fit. You're welcome to stop by Seven Oaks Ranch to meet us and observe a lesson.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

DAPHNE THORNTON…grew up helping to breed and raise horses on her parent's Poplar Hill Farm. She began hunt seat riding and jumping in her early teens and has continued in that discipline throughout her long career.

In the early 1980's, Thornton began her own lesson and training business, Two Bit Training. She has bred or trained many USEF (formerly AHSA) champions, a Sallie B. Wheeler winner, a "AA" winter circuit champion, a USHJA International Hunter Derby winner, Pony Finals ribbon winners, Devon and Indoors qualifiers, and the USEF 2008 Grand National Regular Working Hunter champion. Her client’s horses have appeared in the top zone and national point lists in the Children's and Junior hunters, as well as the top breed awards.

In addition to national winners, Thornton has participated actively in the local hunter/jumper show scene and has coached many show and circuit champions at the local level. Thornton has trained young horses and handled them on the line, and has produced several premium foals, site champions and many USEF Hunter Breeding winners.

Thornton currently trains from Seven Oaks Ranch at 199th and Pflumm in southern Johnson County. Seven Oaks offers 75 stalls, pastures boarding, a large indoor arena, two outdoor arenas, grooming and wash areas, a lounge and viewing area, and loads of trails. You can get more information about Seven Oaks Ranch at www.sevenoaksranch.com.

Thornton is a board member of the Kansas City Professional Horseman's Association and is a multiple past-president. In addition, she has been a member, Board Member, and past officer of the Kansas Hunter Jumper Association (formerly the Northeast Kansas Hunter Association) and a member of the Missouri Horse Show Association. She is a professional member of the United States Equestrian Federation and the United States Hunter Jumper Association. Daphne Thornton can be reached at her cell number, 816-507-5928, or you can email her at [email protected].

Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.

We charge $50 for a private, 30-minute hunt seat lesson at Seven Oaks Ranch, 199th Street and Pflumm Road, in Spring Hill, Kansas. It includes a $10 lesson horse use fee.

Services offered

Horseback Riding