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Lander Equestrian Center Opening Fall, 2009
Burton Center will be home to Lander University's Equestrian Center in October, 2009. The Equestrian Center, located at 2605 Hwy. 72-221E in Greenwood, will provide therapeutic and education labs for special education, nursing, psychology, physical education and exercise studies. The Center will also be home to Lander's Equestrian team. "We are excited about this venture with Lander. It will provide a great opportunity for our consumers to receive therapeutic horseback riding and HIPPO therapy and interaction with Lander students. The students will come away with valuable experience that will influence their lives," stated Jimmy Burton, Interim Executive Director.
Pictured: 1st row - Carmen Pruitt - Burton Center2nd row - Tupelo - Lander's first donated horse; Ellison Poston - Member of Lander Equestrian Team; Jimmy Burton - Interim Executive Director of Burton Center; Dan Ball - President of Lander University; Trisha Miller - HASCI Coordinator at Burton Center; Beth Wood - Therapeutic Riding Coordinator - Lander; Nancy Poston - Director of Lander University's Equestrian Center; Jim Pratt - Morton Builders; John Green - Burton Center; Casper; Mary Hughston - Coach of Lander's Equestrian Team; and Cotton.
Dan Ball, President of Lander University and Jimmy Burton, Interim Executive Director of Burton Center cut the ribbon at the grand opening of the Equestrian Center
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