Inspirational and powerful Spring workshops for Mental Health Professionals, Healing Arts Practitioners and one that is open to all!
Great Strides News and Announcements
Workshops for Mental Health Professionals and Healing Arts Practitioners
Join the Great Strides human and equine staff for a one or two-day (non-riding) workshop exploring how partnering with horses can facilitate emotional healing and growth. One day and two day workshops offered in April, May and June. CEUs available for mental health professionals. No horse experience is necessary. For more information, click on Workshop Details.
Katie is HOME. Thank-you to everyone who helped.
Katie Update - Katie just got home and boy is she glad to be in her own stall, with her own herd. THANK YOU to everyone who has sent warm wishes, healing energy, contributions and love to Katie and the Great Strides Team! Click here to Email Katie.
Happy Changes in the Field
The Associated Builders and Contractors has just about completed our brand-new run in shed, providing shelter for horses in 2 adjacent fields. They also extended the front shed to provide shelter for a 3rd horse. Our heartfelt thanks - and those of the herd - go out to the Associated Builders and Contractors and their member contractors who donated funding to make this project possible. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for April 25th at 3pm!
GoodSearch.com - You Search or Shop, Great Strides earns Donations
GoodSearch.com is a Yahoo-powered search engine that donates half its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, to the charities its users designate. Use it just as you would any search engine, get quality search results from Yahoo, and watch the donations add up!
GoodShop.com is a new online shopping mall which donates up to 37 percent of each purchase to designated causes! Hundreds of great stores including Target, Gap, Best Buy, ebay, Macy's and Barnes & Noble have teamed up with GoodShop and every time you place an order, you'll be supporting Great Strides.
Just go to www.goodsearch.com and enter Great Strides as the charity you want to support. And, be sure to spread the word!
We have a Facebook Group and Cause.
Visit the Great Strides Facebook Group and Facebook Cause online and join 80+ Group members and 75+ Cause members. We have more new photos, a hilarious video of Sunny playing with the therapy cats and more new material to help us with outreach and education. Stop by and join up!
Internship Opportunity
We have learned so much doing this work, and are ready to share it. We are offering a 3-month internship to a responsible, caring, organized and energetic person, who enjoys learning by doing, and is open to new ideas of all kinds. Internship Description: Interns will gain hands-on experience and training in Conscious Stable Management for an active equine facilitated mental health program. They may be able to earn education credits through their associated school. Starting date negotiable. Learn more at: Internship Details
Planning to donate a portion of your tax refund? Please remember Great Strides!
It's wonderful to see our horses helping each other. Here Josh helps James get a nice snack.
Our Volunteer Coordinator wants YOU ... to come out and join the wonderful volunteer team as a Barn Worker or Lesson Assistant. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, and other wonderful volunteer opportunities. If you're interested in volunteering, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator by calling (301) 253-1166 or via email at: Email our Volunteer Coordinator. For a full list of our currently scheduled Volunteer Orientation & Training days (first Saturday each month) click here to visit our Calendar. We hope to see you there.
Arena For Rent
Calling all horse owners, drill teams or driving fans who are looking for indoor facilities or just want to ride at night! Bring your mount(s) to our fabulous 66' x 180' indoor arena! Bonuses include:
Beautiful, spacious lounge for meetings
Easy-to-find location
Bright, shadow-less arena lighting
Heated observation lounge with kitchen and bathroom
Footing to die for - NO dust!!
Heated, matted wash stall
We have miles of trails right behind our property
Click here for full information. Those interested should contact Great Strides at (301) 253-1166. Scheduling will depend on when the arena is not being used for Great Strides' therapeutic lessons.
