Stoneleigh-Burnham School’s Equestrian Center Welcomes Greenfield Middle School Learners

1/19/16 — Stoneleigh-Burnham School (SBS) and the Greenfield Public Schools have begun a partnership in equestrian studies that gives Greenfield Middle School (GMS) students the opportunity to learn about horses and riding from seasoned SBS equestrian faculty, staff, and students.

The partnership was developed by SBS Equestrian Director George Halkett and GMS Associate Principal Angela Ruggeri with the encouragement of Greenfield School Superintendent Jordana Harper. Under the partnership, 21 6th grade girls and boys from GMS visit the SBS equestrian center on Stoneleigh-Burnham’s campus each school day for an hour and a half to work with SBS student riders and equestrian staff.

“Stoneleigh-Burnham has given to our community in a tremendous way by providing this opportunity to our students at a very low cost, about what it would cost one student to do the program,” Ruggeri said. “We are delighted that students will have such a memorable, unique opportunity, and very grateful to Stoneleigh-Burnham for their willingness to make this happen” added Superintendent Harper.