News
Retaining Wall & Walkway replaced
Thank you very much to the Samuel and Stephanie White Fund Grant at Polk County Community Foundation for funding a much-needed project. FENCE was able to replace the dilapidated wall and walkway leading to the downstairs bathrooms. The newly completed retaining wall and a paver sidewalk are a beautiful addition to our facility for all the community to enjoy.
THANK YOU
Thank you to the Kirby Endowment Fund at Polk County Community Foundation for helping maintain our trails. With the help of our volunteers, we can keep our 5.5 miles of walking/hiking trails clean and ready for visitors each day. Maintenance on the trails is crucial to ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for all.
Knights of Columbus present donation to Therapeutic Riding of Tryon
On Wednesday, March 6, The Knights of Columbus presented Therapeutic Riding of Tryon (TROT) at FENCE with a donation. “TROT is beyond grateful for the kind donation from the Knights of Columbus,” said Summaiya D’Adamo, TROT’s director. “Their generosity helps our students TROT on!” The donation to TROT will be used to help cover the program’s tuition for providing equine-assisted activities to adults and children with physical, developmental and cognitive disabilities in a safe, friendly and supportive environment.
New program at FENCE
E.A.S.E (Equine Assisted Senior Engagement) is a new program at FENCE aimed at early stage dementia, MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and Parkinson's participants. It is a four-week program consisting of a Spring and Fall session. The goal of this program is to inspire connection and improve the lives of those impacted by dementia, MCI, and Parkinson's through equine engagement. The program focuses on a sensory experience for each student while creating a sense of awareness, confidence, and social connection within a structured and supervised environment. The program takes place at Rosemary's Barn. Participants will spend time and connect with equine animals and other therapy pets in a beautiful, natural setting.
Thank you to the Kirby Endowment Fund!
A special thank you to the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation for keeping our log cabin beautiful. This fund allows us to insure the cabin is inspected regularly, furnishes the cabin and helps maintain the building and grounds are upkept.
