“The best thing about StableStrides is how its welcoming culture fosters inclusion and equality. My loved one always feels valued and accepted as a member of their family. It’s a safe haven that faithfully encourages growth and independence. They never get tired of seeing you or judge the pace of your progress. They are a pillar in the community, a genuine jewel, and for everything they do and have done year after year for my beloved daughter, who continues to gain skills and confidence under their devoted stewardship, I will be forever grateful.“

“I’m disabled. When I’m around the horses I’m not disabled. I get on the horse and I’m back to having my freedom. When someone sees me on a horse, they don’t see me as a disabled person they see me as an equestrian. To be able to manage that horse even without a leg was fantastic. And it is fantastic physical therapy, without the boredom and the drudgery of going to physical therapy. Emotionally it’s fantastic to have that connection with the horse, and the instructor, and the volunteers. It’s like going to see your family and your friends. I’ve expanded from just being a rider to also volunteering and helping out where I can because I think it’s such an important program for the community and I want to give back. I met such wonderful people there. I feel privilege to be able to associate with these people and to learn from them.”

I have a C5-C6 spinal cord injury. I may not be able to use my legs but through riding [therapy horse] Bonus I feel like I can walk again. He gives me the sensation and freedom of being able to walk again. I greatly appreciate everyone at StableStrides for understanding and working with me. Bonus is truly my best friend.

Alex has been doing therapeutic riding with StableStrides for almost 2 years! She has gotten much stronger in her core and legs and absolutely loves seeing the horses every week.

We began the program in May of this year, and Emma immediately started gaining the core strength and coordination that she needed and literally left her walker behind her a month into the program! It has been nothing short of unbelievable for us, but most importantly for our daughter.