Stream
Restoration: Work is nearly complete on our previously announced
project to restore the ecological health of Blockhouse Creek,
which runs through our property from west to east. Crews under the
management of environmental engineering firm Baker Engineering will be
working along the stream on the "nature side" of FENCE, to the east of
Hunting Country Road. At left, a portion of the stream opposite the Kidd
Barn recently completed. The entire project is due for completion by the
end of May. The project is funded with a North Carolina Ecological Enhancement
Fund grant. Note to riders
and hikers: because of potentially dangerous conditions while
construction occurs, we recommend avoiding trails along the stream
between Hunting Country Road and the eastern end of the property until further notice.
TROT,
our therapeutic horseback riding program, is in full swing for the
spring season, with classes continuing through early June. At left,
Courtney Wilson completes a teaching game task aboard equine helper
Allen. TROT has been
designated as the beneficiary of a raffle for a brand new Toulouse-Padjette
saddle (at right) donated by Premier Equine Insurance. Tickets are just
$10 and are available at the downtown Tryon offices of Dr. Joseph Picone,
at The Farmhouse in Landrum, or at FENCE. The drawing will be held on
May 3rd.
Stream
Restoration: Work is nearly complete on our previously announced
project to restore the ecological health of Blockhouse Creek,
which runs through our property from west to east. Crews under the
management of environmental engineering firm Baker Engineering will be
working along the stream on the "nature side" of FENCE, to the east of
Hunting Country Road. At left, a portion of the stream opposite the Kidd
Barn recently completed. The entire project is due for completion by the
end of May. The project is funded with a North Carolina Ecological Enhancement
Fund grant. Note to riders
and hikers: because of potentially dangerous conditions while
construction occurs, we recommend avoiding trails along the stream
between Hunting Country Road and the eastern end of the property until further notice.
TROT,
our therapeutic horseback riding program, is in full swing for the
spring season, with classes continuing through early June. At left,
Courtney Wilson completes a teaching game task aboard equine helper
Allen. TROT has been
designated as the beneficiary of a raffle for a brand new Toulouse-Padjette
saddle (at right) donated by Premier Equine Insurance. Tickets are just
$10 and are available at the downtown Tryon offices of Dr. Joseph Picone,
at The Farmhouse in Landrum, or at FENCE. The drawing will be held on
May 3rd.