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.
EQUINE-FACILITATED EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING
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. Many of our programs support more than one community — and that overlap is intentional. Choose the path that fits you or your group.
WHO WE SERVE
Youth & Teens of
All Backgrounds & Abilities
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.
Active Military, Military Families &
Care Givers
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.
Adults Seeking Wellness &
Emotional Balance
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.
Families &
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.
Organizational Leaders &
Teams
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?
Equine-facilitated learning is an experiential approach where horses participate — often at liberty — as co-facilitators in guided, ground-based activities that encourage self-discovery, communication, growth, and connection.
Horses respond honestly to human energy and behavior, creating opportunities for awareness, confidence building, and meaningful learning.
At Stable Strides, participants learn through observation and unmounted interaction with the herd, engaging in thoughtfully designed experiences that invite reflection and insight in a natural and respectful environment.
“When I am with a horse, nothing else exists. My mind is taken over by the touch and smell — and all is well.”
— Stella, participant
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.