Project ASTRIDE

Project ASTRIDE is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that provides therapeutic sessions (mounted and unmounted) for people with developmental, physical or sensory challenges. Participants are provided with a trained horse, adaptive tack and a team of volunteers (a certified riding instructor, horse leader and up to two side walkers) during each one hour session. Through our program the horse and rider […] Continue Reading

Project ASTRIDE

We Moved! In early 2015, Project ASTRIDE found a new home at “Enchanted Acres”, a property owned by Jesse and Mary Spaeth. As we get settled in the new location, there are a lot of changes! Most importantly please enter slowly and respect the property’s MPH restrictions as there are lots of critters running around. The address to our new […] Continue Reading

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  Clara – is 13.3 hand Norwegian Fjord mare who joined the program in 2008. Although she had a wide back, big motor and long stride, her true love was serving as a driving horse. Clara realized her dream of driving when she retired from PA in 2013.  

Project ASTRIDE

Think your horse has the right stuff for the job? Our equine partners are important to us. They are well taken care of and treasured for the work they do. We only accept horses we intend to use. Horses must be donated on a 30 day trial period after having passed an initial 2 hour evaluation of soundness, behavior, training […] Continue Reading

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2016 Sessions Dates All 2016 session dates will be finalized soon. Once they are, they’ll be posted on our calendar CAMERYNN Camerynn came to Project ASTRIDE in 2004 as a four-year-old. She was afraid, timid and stayed safely within herself. Her physical challenges kept her in a wheelchair for most of a day and she brought a new challenge to […] Continue Reading

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Heather Kraft (President/Certified Instructor) Dr. Greg Schlosser (Treasurer) Laurel Theis (Certified Instructor) Aimee Baumann (Secretary) Eric Kunz Gwen Marshall Linda Peterson Anita Hollenhorst Board members from all professions are welcome. Strong community ties and involvements are a plus. Project planners who have fundraising experience or a knack for marketing are especially needed but heck, if you’re simply passionate about our […] Continue Reading

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Project ASTRIDE is a PATH In’tl (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International) Accredited Riding Center. All riding and horse related experiences are supervised by experienced Advanced and Registered PATH Certified Instructors. We are proud to say that we have been fully accredited by PATH since our inception in 1986 – that’s over 25 years of experience in therapeutic horsemanship! Learn […] Continue Reading

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Financial support, in any amount, is always appreciated. 100% of your contribution goes to programming. Riders pay a fee to participate, but fees only cover a small percentage of the actual costs. Opportunities to donate to specific areas as well as general operation funds are available. As a 100% volunteer organization we rely on your generosity. Use the button above […] Continue Reading

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Project ASTRIDE growth. healing. horses.     Thank you to everyone who donated for our 2011 Match Race fundraiser. Because of your contributions we raised nearly $11,000 for the organization! THANK YOU! 2011 MATCH RACE! As Project ASTRIDE turns 25 this year, we need your help to prepare for our next 25 years!   Besides the amazing people (like you!) that […] Continue Reading

Project ASTRIDE

Coordinator The coordinator is responsible for the training of all volunteers, publicizing Project ASTRIDE, coordinating volunteer schedules, contacting volunteers to update schedules via phone or email, maintaining volunteer files, assist in developing class schedules, and helping everyone involved feel comfortable, appreciated, and needed! An ideal coordinator will be highly organized, efficient, personable, tactful, and dedicated. eader One of the most […] Continue Reading