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aia NT Nii li ar La Sn TN TEES RAR g TL ey Ty YI - SETA FCTIN Si BHR STEM ORs A a. nih tion J PORT PERRY STAR -- Wednesday, October 16, 1985 -- 23 The Greystone Equestrian Centre A riding facility with a touch of real class There 1s more than just a hint of pride in Fred Thornton's voice when he talks about the newly opened Greystone Equestrian Centre Mr. Thornton is the manager of this million-dollar facility on the . Shirley Road in Scugog Township which offers riding lessons, trail rides, boarding for pleasure horses. and a well appointed dining lounge overlooking a huge indoor riding arena. Greystone opened iis door to the public on October 6, and from the neatly fenced pastures to the 50-stall horse barn and indoor arena, it is obvious that no details were overlooked and no expense spared NEED PHOTOCOPIES? We can do them for you! Letter, Legal & Ledger. Reduced & Enlarged. | PORT PERRY STAR 235 Queen Street 985-7383 EMMERSON 193 QUEEN ST. PORT PERRY (416) 985-7306 ALL LINES OF GENERAL INSURANCE | VICTORIA [8] amp cre Since 1844 11% 5 Year Annual Interest 10% % Semi-Annually Rates Subject to Change Without Notice [0] VAZHEL Flash-Frozen *Black Currants *Black Cherries *Gooseberries *Black Berries *Elderberries *Strawberries "Red Cherries *Raspberries *Garden Peas *Asparagus *Snow Peas *Rhubarb "Apricots *Yellow Beans *Green Beans "Blueberries *Original Mixed *2 Carrots *Corn *Peaches *Cauliflower *Broccoli *Lima Beans May Na 2 MEBMILLAN "= ORCHARDS oa: 02s to create this first class riding establishment Greystone was formerly known as Rolling Hills, but when new owner Doug Hatch of Markham bought the farm more than a year ago. he set out to completely rebuild and up- date the operation. Work got underway last May on a new barn measuring 70 by 160 feet that has stalls for 50 horses. The in- door arena, complete with viewing bleachers was extended and is now 70 by 240 feet. The floor of the barn has been done completely with inter-locking brick and Mr Thornton said it is totally efficient for the feeding, care and cleaning of the horses. The dining room, aptly named the King's Plate Lounge, is managed by Glenda Perry and attractively finished with oak trim. The lounge is licenced for 119 and seats 60 patrons comfortably for breakfasts, luncheons and full course dinners prepared by chef Marcel Neyroud. He's well known in the Port Perry area as he at one time operated the Conway Gardens Restaurant. Mr. Thornton told the Star in an interview last week that aside from offering full equestrian facilities, Greystone is designed for all members of the family, even those who aren't interested in horses or riding. Greystone boasts a games room, tennis courts and heated out-door swimming pool. 'We want families to come here and spend the entire day," he said. Along with the construction of the new barn and addition to the arena, Greystone now has 400 acres of land. A network of riding trails weaves through 300 acres of bush and fields that stretch from the Shirley Road to the Scugog-Oshawa town line to the south. Mr. Thornton said the total cost of Foi 370 4 2A ENE Glenda Parry (left) is manager of the elegant King's Plate new construction, renovations to the dinipg room and the purchase of the additional land was "'in excess of $1 million" The owner, Douglas Hatch, 1s a businessman from the Markham area with a long-standing interest in the horse business 'He always wanted to own a first-class facility." said Mr. Thornton. Greystone keeps about ten horses for riding and teaching clinics, and has a team of Belgians which will be used for sleigh rides this winter. Mr. Thornton owns *'The Denver The Greystone Equestrian Centre on the Shirley Road opened its doors officially this Lounge, open seven days per week for breakfast, lunches and full course dinners. With her is assistant Kim Perry. Baron," who in 1982 was World Champion Junior Western Riding Stallion. The "*Baron'" will be stabl- ed at Greystone for breeding. Mr. Thornton has an extensive background in the pleasure horse in- dustry, going back more than 20 years. He has managed farms in the Montreal and Ottawa area, as well as in the United States. On October 6, Greystone threw open its doors for an official grand opening, and close to 400 people at- tended the affair. "it was just incredible. They all Equestrian manager Fred Thornton with Justin, one of two Belgians owned by Greystone. had a great time,"' said Mr. Thorn- ton "The response was very positive The cost of boarding a horse at Greystones $230 per month, and the stables are nearly filled to capaci- ty at this ime Mr Thornton said already there are plans in the works to build a se- cond barn and double the number of stalls ) I's little wonder hes proud of the facthties. Even a casual visitor can't help but see that Greystone has a real touch of class. month. It's a million dollar facility with more than just a touch of class. J i A CATT Ke