Leading Avid Birders at FENCE and Beyond
The 384 acres of Foothills Equestrian Nature Center — on the South Carolina border at the lower rim of Polk County — includes pockets…
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For Nature’s Sake
“Roastin’ on the Ridge” bring folks outdoors to enjoy oysters, hearty chicken gumbo, and sip on wine, tea, and beer sponsored by Sierra Nevada…
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In with a Gallop, out with a Chirp
The 10-day FEI World Equestrian Games came to Tryon late this summer trailing a year-long buildup of fanfare and featuring much of-the-moment drama, thanks…
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Tölt and Consequences
Jason Brickner didn’t grow up around horses, and wasn’t enamored with the animal until he rode an Icelandic horse close to 15 years ago….
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Steeplechase Founder’s Vision Endures
Austin Brown could have hoisted gold cups and lofty purses, riding at the top of his game in New York City or some other…
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Spring Mashup
Composting just sounds like the right thing to do. But the concept can be confusing — not just because it involves piles of used…
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For the Birds (Actually for the Bird Watchers)
Anyone who’s noticed the panoply of slightly confused robins hopping around local lawns lately can confirm this month’s earlier Groundhog Day’s prediction calling for…
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That Thin Line
Instead of getting all warm and fuzzy for Valentine’s Day weekend, the folks at FENCE (The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center) in Tryon have decided…
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