Latest News Updates

Stories and announcements from the nature center.

We’re Excited to Introduce Our New Online Donation Page for FENCE!

Donating is now easier and more secure than ever. Our donation platform is powered by Stripe, a trusted and industry-leading payment processor that uses advanced encryption and security measures to...

Grant Support for Bathroom Renovations

FENCE is excited to share that the bathroom renovation project was supported in part by a grant from the Samuel and Stephanie White Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation....

Free Community Yoga Classes at FENCE

The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) invites the community to enjoy Free Yoga every Friday at 9:30 AM. These weekly sessions are open to all skill levels—beginners and experienced participants...

FENCE Receives Support From the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation

The Foothills Equestrian Nature Center (FENCE) is proud to announce continued support from the Kirby Endowment Fund at the Polk County Community Foundation. This generous funding helps FENCE provide free...

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...

Extending Thanks to Foothills Riding Club

Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is proud to recognize and thank the Foothills Riding Club for its generous support.

As a nonprofit organization, Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center is committed to providing a wide range of programs that serve our community. One of the most cherished of these programs is TROT — Therapeutic Riding of Tryon — which offers children and adults with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities the opportunity to participate in equestrian-assisted activities in a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment.

This past year, TROT was selected as one of two recipients of the Foothills Riding Club’s year-end charitable donations. Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center and the TROT program are deeply honored and grateful to receive this meaningful contribution.

Support from community partners such as the Foothills Riding Club makes it possible for the Fence Foothills Equestrian Nature Center to continue delivering impactful programs. Especially during challenging times like 2020, the generosity and dedication of our community ensure that these valuable services remain available to those who benefit most.