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If wishes were horses… Tack (new or clean and gently used) Saddles (No twists or broken trees) English All Purpose Dressage Western or Australian (w/o horn preferred) Endurance Girths: Easily cleanable soft, wide, roller buckles and elastic ends (english/dressage) are preferred. No neoprene. Cinches 30″- 34″, felt or fleece, no rope, cinch loops rust free Saddle Pads, washable Contoured square […] Continue Reading

Project ASTRIDE growth. healing. horses.     INSTRUCTORS Clare Palmquist (since 1986) Clare Palmquist has been a NARHA Certified Advanced Instructor since 1995. She is the current program director of Project ASTRIDE and has been teaching with the program since1986. Clare has ridden, competed, instructed, trained and owned horses for 30 years. She currently competes in recognized Dressage shows. Clare […] Continue Reading

Project ASTRIDE began in 1986 with 3 horses, 6 riders and 1 instructor. Currently the program owns 5 horses, serves over 60 riders and has 4 instructors. In 1986 it became a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and is registered with the Charities Division of the Minnesota Attorney General’s Office. A Chronological History: 1986: Don Holden, Mollie Wise and Ruth Schutz served […] Continue Reading

NEWS (updated 8.15.15) Benefit Show at Rocking R Farm: 8.16.15 This year’s Annual Benefit Show was be held on Sunday, August 16 @ Rocking R Farm in Foley. Download the show bill and entry form and ride times If you are interested in learning more about the event, please contact Clare. We hope you can join us for a fun […] Continue Reading

Project ASTRIDE growth. healing. horses.     VOLUNTEERS Project ASTRIDE is a 100% volunteer organization. In 2012 alone, over 70 people contributed nearly 3,000 hours to the program.Without our volunteers Project ASTRIDE would not exist! Be sure to check out the calendar for more details and a list of upcoming session and fundraising dates! Why should you volunteer? Our volunteers […] Continue Reading

OUR FOUR-LEGGED FRIENDS Project ASTRIDE would not be possible without the participation of our awesome program horses. Name: Taffy Born: 1998 Sex: Mare Breed: Draft/Paint cross Height: 15 hands (almost) Therapeutic riding career: Began in 2005 after being purchased in 2003 and in training for 2 years Previous life: A mom and lolly-gagging around the pasture. “From the horse’s mouth” […] Continue Reading

Project ASTRIDE growth. healing. horses.     CALENDAR Please share these dates and events with anyone that would be interested. We’re always looking for new volunteers, horses friends & participants       Stay Updated! News —– Calendar Have a news item or calendar event to share? Let Anita know! Copyright 2008 Project ASTRIDE www.astride.org St. Cloud, Minnesota Site Map

HOW TO HELP There are many ways that you can help support our program! Financial and in-kinddonations are always needed. If you feel you cannot volunteer please reconsider. Perhaps you are unaware that there are many positions to be filled by volunteers other than walking through a sand arena with a horse on your tail (or is it the other […] Continue Reading

Becoming involved with Project ASTRIDE as a participant can be one of the most rewarding, best decisions you may make for yourself or those you care for. If you’re interested in becoming a participant, please read through the eligibility guidelines below and then contact Heather to learn more and get an application packet. Eligibility Enrollment is open to anyone with […] Continue Reading

Each one hour lesson features activities on and off the participant’s assigned horse. The off-horse activities consist of grooming, tacking and tactile experiences. The on-horse portion of the lesson is initiated by mounting from a specially designed mounting ramp and is continued in an indoor and/or outdoor arena setting. During lessons the participants learn new skills, practice skills and participate […] Continue Reading