Partnering with Horses to Empower People in Need
Who We Are
At Stride Ahead, we empower people in need to achieve their highest potential by partnering with horses and using proven methods to assist with personal, social, educational, and physical development.
What We Do
Horses are keen observers, often mirroring people’s emotions in a way that conveys both understanding and support. At Stride Ahead, our programs pair horses’ natural gifts with qualified human facilitators (equine certified instructors and mental health professionals) to address a variety of circumstances.
Programs
Each of Stride Ahead’s programs provides integrated care in the form of physical and emotional support. With programs tailored to suit the needs of veterans returning from combat to at-risk youth to individuals suffering from spinal cord injuries, our work is designed to address a broad range of issues and circumstances.
Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding allows children and adults to address a range of challenges in ways that are both therapeutic and fun. Each session is designed to facilitate an equine partnership that is compassionate, respectful, and restorative.
Veterans
Our Veterans Program supports the men and women who have served our country by helping them heal combat-related injuries and emotional trauma with help from our horses, as well as licensed therapists.
Stress Relief
Stress Relief sessions offer individuals an opportunity to unwind and relax with our horses in a calm, supportive environment.
Equine Assisted Psychotherapy
In Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP), licensed mental health professionals work with certified equine specialists to assist clients recovering from PTSD, substance abuse, trauma, depression, and other psychological issues.
Equine Assisted Learning
Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) is an experiential approach that develops life skills in individuals of all ages and abilities. It combines character building exercises with personal coaching to improve a wide range of social and academic skills.
Meet the Herd
The horses at Stride Ahead come from many walks of life. They possess different personalities, strengths, and affinities. The one thing they all have in common is that they are here to help you move forward.
Want to Get Involved?
There are plenty of ways for you to get involved and support the work we do at Stride Ahead. We hope that you'll consider volunteering or making a donation.
Your support allows us to serve our horses so that they can continue serving others.
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