EMMETT GARTNER
Community News Service 

As the sun set on a picture-perfect crisp autumn Saturday, horses neighed and excitement filled the air at Merrymac Farm in Charlotte ahead of a special open house. 

Friends and family members of kids who attend Burlington’s King Street Center arrived to see firsthand what their youngsters have been up to for the past six weeks.

Inside the farm’s main barn, middle school students were fixed atop their preferred horses, brimming with smiles and taking slow laps under the guidance of Merrymac volunteers. While they were circulating, farm owner Era MacDonald welcomed the students and their guests. 

“Today is a showcase… continue to read the article on the website of The Citizen.