YOU REALLY CAN LEAD A HORSE TO WATER
ANNE SPRINGS CLOSE GREENWAY OFFERS EQUINE PROGRAMS FOR EVERYONE By: Anne Springs Close Greenway On a Wednesday morning at the stables of the Anne Springs Close Greenway in Fort Mill, riders are saddled up to horses on special ramps that make it easier to mount. The High Five Club of the Adult Enrichment Center at Rock Hill is here for its weekly ride with the Exceptional Equestrians program. The Greenway Stables is a family-friendly working horse farm, owned and operated by the Anne Springs Close Greenway. Situated on over 2,100 acres featuring 12 miles of equestrian trails, the Greenway Stables is a true area treasure. From September - May, choose from guided trail rides, private and group riding lessons, lead line horse rides and more. The Exceptional Equestrians program at the Greenway serves area children and adults with special needs, offering them the opportunity to ride horses through the
trails and practice techniques in the riding ring. The program was created in 1982 by Anne Springs Close, Greenway founder and namesake, who fostered a partnership with Rock Hill Parks, Recreation & Tourism (PRT) to offer therapeutic riding for local children and adults with disabilities. The program now includes participants from the Fort Mill School District and Rock Hill PRT. Participants attend every week during the season, building up confidence and making friends along the way. The Greenway stable offers many other programs for novice and expert riders.
GREENWAY DISCOVERY SCHOOL In response to the unique schedule of the 2020-2021 school year, the Anne Springs Close Greenway has created the Greenway
Discovery School to help meet the needs of families in the Fort Mill School District and beyond. Located at the Greenway’s Adventure Center, this alternate day program will offer middle school students (Grades 6 – 8) utilizing the in-school A/B schedule the opportunity to spend their non-school day in a structured, fun environment. Staffed by Greenway camp and childcare employees, the Greenway Discovery School will provide children with several different academic and recreational opportunities each day. Through both technology and the staff direction, students will be kept on track academically and participate in numerous elective programs in what is sure to be a full and productive day. With a COVID plan in place that follows necessary CDC guidelines including additional sanitation
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