Join Oglethorpe University on Wednesday, February 2, 2011 as we welcome Amy C. Lance, president and founder of Chastain Horse Park, Ltd.  Beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the OU Museum of Art, Lance will speak to attendees as part of Oglethorpe’s Mack A. Rikard Lecture Series.

In 1997, Lance formed the nonprofit organization, Chastain Horse Park, Ltd., and served as the general contractor for the $4 million re-development of this Atlanta landmark.  She eliminated the dilapidated structures and created the new horse park, beginning operations in 1999.  Now the premier therapeutic riding stables in the southeast, Chastain Horse Park provides therapeutic riding for special needs children and adults, veterans, ESL children, and inner-city youth.

Lance received the Development Authority of Fulton County’s Economic Development Award for “Excellence in Business”, among other awards from Atlanta organizations for the redevelopment of the horse park. She graduated from the University of Georgia with a degree in Business Management.

The Rikard Lecture Series introduces students to current issues in business as presented by civic and businesspersons who are recognized as leaders in their professions.  Past speakers have included Truett Cathy, Founder and Chairman of Chick-fil-A , William Johnston, Former President and COO of the New York Stock Exchange, and Dennis Kelly, President and CEO of Zoo Atlanta.

Free and open to the public.