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Therapeutic Riding

Our Mission

To promote emotional healing and growth in partnership with horses.


"There is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." - Winston Churchill

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Great Strides Announces new Spring and Fall Workshops

Great Strides announces our new Authenticity Series and a new series of One Day Workshops. Workshops include Grief and Loss; Sitting With Uncertainty: Horse Wisdom for Challenging Times; and Overcoming Fear and Anxiety - for Horsepeople. CEU's available for mental health professionals, also. Call now to reserve your space for these events or to get more information. Call Joy at: 301-253-1166 or email us at: Be Inspired.
Read all about it at our: Workshops Information Page

Great Strides News and Announcements

New Volunteer Information as of April 24, 2009 - Please Read!

Thanks for your interest in volunteering with Great Strides. We regret that we are unable to accept new volunteers for barn worker positions for the spring/summer at this time. If you have previously volunteered with Great Strides and need to document your SSL hours, please mail your completed forms to us no later than May 30th. If you are an adult interested in becoming a lesson assistant, please contact Lesson Assistant Info

Great Strides Now Offering Riding Lessons!

Want to learn how to ride in a safe, supportive environment? Consider taking Conscious Riding lessons at Great Strides. Individual & group sessions available for riders ages 8 and up. Call now for more information: 301-253-1166.

House for Rent

Wonderful opportunity! SF home for rent on private horse farm. Room for your horses, too! Available options include front paddock with small barn/run-in for tenant use, super horse facilities inc. indoor-arena & outdoor arena (click here for lease terms and more information).

Linus (Equine Co-Founder) Interviewed for Animal Communicator Blog

We're happy to alert all of our fans that Linus (our equine co-founder) was interviewed for the Freedom Reins blog! The writer/animal communicator contacted Terry and Linus consented to be interviewed, but not without some additional input from the rest of the herd.

Read the interview here: Freedom Reins blog. Thanks for the blog post, Karen!

Personal Development Work

These are challenging times. Uncertainty, financial stress, career changes. Great Strides can help you navigate them. Contact us to learn how our human & equine staff can help you stay grounded and moving forward.

Horse Donations

Horse Donations - Great Strides' herd is full! We are not presently accepting any horse donations. Try visiting www.narha.org or contact your local 4H to locate a facility near you, or visit www.donatemyhorse.com.

Great Strides Map - Show us where you are!

Show your support and show us where you are! We have a map on Frappr so all our friends can show us where you are! You can "pin" anonymously or add your name and photo. Visit today and have fun!

We have a Facebook Fan Page

Visit the Great Strides Facebook Fan Page and online and join over 600 fans. 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!

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:
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.

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Last updated: May, 2009