OUR PROGRAMS
GROWTH, CALM & CONNECTION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH HORSES
Every moment with a horse has the power to shift something within us — to help us breathe deeper, stand taller, and feel seen.
EXPERIENCES FOR ALL AGES & ABILITIES
Our programs serve people of all ages and life experiences who can benefit from connection, calm, and personal development activities with horses.
WHO WE SERVE
Youth & Teens
Children, teens, and young adults navigating social, emotional, academic and developmental growth.
Experiences that build confidence, emotional awareness, communication, leadership, and life skills through hands-on interaction with horses.
Military Families
Active-duty, veteran, and military individuals and families seeking connection, stress relief, and support.
Equine-facilitated sessions that foster resilience, communication, and reconnection in a calm, non-clinical environment.
Educators &
Youth-Serving Organizations
Educational and youth-serving organizations supporting social-emotional learning and development.
Equine-facilitated curricula that support social-emotional growth, leadership, and life skills through hands-on, experiential learning, designed for schools and youth-serving organizations.
Adult Wellness
Adults experiencing stress, burnout, life transitions, or simply seeking grounding and reflection.
Experiences focused on presence, emotional regulation, nervous system support, and mindful connection with the herd.
Community Groups
Anyone looking for family experiences, outdoor activities & community events with horses.
Community gatherings and experiences, that bring people closer — to horses and to one another.
Professional Development
Organizations, teams, and professional groups seeking unique leadership and team development experiences.
Customized equine-facilitated sessions that strengthen communication, decision-making, leadership, conflict resolution, and group dynamics.
WHAT IS EQUINE-FACILITATED LEARNING?
There are no desks, no lectures, and nothing to “get right.” Instead, you’ll step into a quiet, natural environment where learning happens through experience — alongside horses.
Equine-facilitated learning is a hands-on approach where horses join us as partners in the process. Working with them on the ground — often at liberty — creates space for real-time feedback, reflection, and growth.
Horses respond to what’s real. They notice body language, energy, and intention, offering immediate, honest feedback that helps people build skills like communication, confidence, emotional awareness, and self-regulation. Participants often leave with a clearer sense of how they show up — and practical insight into how to navigate relationships, stress, and challenges in everyday life.
At Stable Strides, you’ll engage with the herd through simple, thoughtfully guided experiences designed to spark awareness and connection — whether you’re looking to feel more grounded, strengthen relationships, or just have space to breathe and reset in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
“ For students who so often feel defined by what they cannot do, Take the Lead gave them a place where they discovered new passions and possibilities.”
— Kristen Gilbride, Transtion Class Teacher, Rogers High School
Our
Philosophy
At Stable Strides Foundation, horses are active partners in learning. Sessions are guided by trained facilitators and shaped by the goals, pace, and experiences of participants. Programs are primarily ground-based, with a focus on experiential learning, relationship, presence, and reflection. Our work is therapeutic in nature and non-clinical in practice.
Access
& Equity
We are committed to accessibility. Our Stable Strides Scholarship provides need-based support for individuals who experience both financial barriers and qualifying physical, emotional, developmental, or situational circumstances. Awards may be used toward Stable Strides' programs, as well as toward other approved equine-based services aligned with our mission.