FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PATTERSON SCHOOL FOUNDATION BREATHES NEW LIFE INTO
EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Patterson School Foundation will reintroduce the Patterson Equestrian Center to Happy Valley by hosting its first Open Horse Show on Saturday November 1st from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The event offers an opportunity for riders of all ages, 5 years through adult, and all skill levels to participate in traditional and non-traditional games. Additionally, it will showcase some of the exciting, emerging programs and services available including boarding, hiking and riding clubs.
The Patterson Equestrian Center provides a picturesque setting for riders and is the first physical, agricultural manifestation of the Patterson School Foundation’s vision for renewal and abundance on the beautiful and historic, 1400-acre campus. Participants, sponsors, vendors and volunteers are welcome and will come together for this inaugural event.
Contact: Evelyn Garvey
Tel: 828-493-4089
Email: skgarvey@charter.net
www.PattersonSchoolFoundation.org
(click on the Equestrian link for class list, entry form, and information.)
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“There is life at Patterson again, positive, restorative, regenerative energy, that is reclaiming the past and passionately pursuing its’ future potential,” said Board Chair Kitty Rosati, “Our sights are set on being a gift to the community, an educational and healing center for fun, friendship and food!”
The former Patterson School, now Patterson School Foundation is nestled in Happy Valley, 9 miles north of Lenoir and 20 miles south of Boone and Blowing Rock. Resting on the former Palmyra Plantation once belonging to Samuel Legerwood Patterson, it was established as an agricultural school for boys in 1909, later becoming a coed, college prep school for 100 years.
For more information or to schedule an interview with Board Chair Kitty Rosati, please call her directly at 919-971-1348 or email at rosekit@aol.com.