Horses to Make an Appearance at Story Time Event in Wellington
It’s a first in the winter equestrian capital of the world – real, live horses visiting Scott’s Place barrier-free playground – and it’s designed to help young children develop a love of literacy. Beginning at 10 a.m. on Saturday, December 1st, two ponies will join Shelly LeConte, South Florida Coordinator of the Horse Tales Literacy Project, in the picnic area outside the Scotts Place playground as LeConte reads Little Black, a Pony by Walter Farley. Once the story is finished, each child will receive a goody bag and will have an opportunity to visit with the ponies.
Story Time takes place at Scott’s Place barrier free playground, located at 12190 Forest Hill Boulevard, on the first Saturday of every month through May 2013. Participants are encouraged to enjoy this equestrian-inspired playground before and after the event. The park is designed with large play structures and ramps ensuring children and parents of all physical abilities can play together.
About the Horse Tales Literacy Project: Conceived in 1999 by Tim Farley, son of the late Walter Farley – author of the Black Stallion Series, and Mark Miller, creator and owner of the Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction, Horse Tales Literacy Project has reached over 600,000 children in the United States and Canada. This non-profit organization combines live horses with stories to spark the imagination of children and motivate them to experience the excitement of reading. For more information, visit www.horsetalesliteracy.org or contact Shelly LeConte at (561) 357-8729.
For information about other Wellington programs, events, activities, and updates, please visit www.wellingtonfl.gov or watch Channel 18 for the latest happenings.