Through a special partnership with horses, Southcentral Therapeutic Riding (STRIDE) offers a holistic approach to improve the bodies, minds and spirits of children and adults with special health needs. We strive to be an inspiration and educational resource to the equine assisted therapy profession.
Instructors certified by
Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH).
PATH is committed to safe, ethical and professional equine assisted therapy.
P.O. Box 671828
Chugiak, AK  99567
Message Phone (907) 929-7876

STRIDE Forms

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Our Friends:

American Legion Post 33

Mat-Su Health Foundation

Mat-Su Health Foundation

NARHA

 

Sponsorship

Your contributions are needed in many ways.  Three volunteers are needed for every rider to help lead the horse and ensure the rider's safety. Monetary contributions are used to purchase equipment and helmets, or you can sponsor a rider who cannot afford the nominal fee.  A corporate donor can support a horse! With your active support, we are working to expand this program year around in an indoor facility. Your help will allow our riders to STRIDE into the future!

Benefactors Recognition

Thank you to all those who helped us make the 2010 STRIDE “Cowgirl Affair” possible!

6 Penny Nails Jane & Les Smilie
Alaska Aces Janet's Oasis
Alaska Club Jenine Brown
Alaska Equine and Small Animal Hospital Joel Ringler
Alaska Railroad John & Jan Maziasz
Alaska Zoo John Gliva
Alena's Beauty Room  Jon & Jona Van Zyle
Art Works Kaisa Spanos
Ashley Mankins Kathi Strawn
Bill Waddell Kathy Gliva
Café Amsterdam Kevin & Lori Royston
Chris and Jeannie Jenson Kris Green
Cold Stone Creamery Lindsay Mearkle
Country Canine Margaret Glunt
Cozy Carpets Marti Miller
Curves Mile 5.2 Greenhouse
Dan Lundell Piano Studio Nathan Johnson
Denis S Corral, DDS Non Essentials
Diane Mucha Oopsie Daisy
Dina's Cozy Cabin Quilts P & M Gardens
Don & Vivian Osborne Penn Air
Eagle River Bowl Pete Johnson
Ed & Jessie Doherty Picture This
Fran Lange Rainbow Connection
Game X Change Ri-Generation Nutrition Health Foods
Georgia Kustura Scott Micheal Jelich
Greatland Welding Scott Thies
Gregory Perillo  Shine's Sushi
Harry M Walker Photography Specialty Imports - Jason Wood
Hindeman Family Chiropractic Spenard Builders
Holly Morris Stephanie Moses - D'Von's
Home Away from Home Tangled Skein
Hott Tans The Pizza Man
House of Bounce Tinker's
Jalepeno's  

Growth

We currently have space for 32 clients each summer. Expanding our program to serve additional clients on a year round basis requires more funding and community support. Because we see the huge strides toward greater independence that our clients make each summer during our eight-week program, we feel that the time has come to grow STRIDE into a year round program and to do that successfully, we have on-going needs and a wish list for a riding facility that would be owned and operated by STRIDE.

On-going Needs

  • Riding Scholarships
  • Motorized lift and adaptive equipment
  • Additional instructors
  • Additional training
  • Paid staff with benefits
  • Horse feed and care
  • Administrative funds

Stride Facility Wish List

  • Equicizer
  • Land
  • Barn
  • Indoor Heated Arena
  • Horses
  • Staff
  • Residence (house)
  • Client Therapy Room
  • Tack Room
  • Office Supplies
  • Volunteer Training Room
  • ADA Restrooms

Donate

You can help STRIDE by clicking on the 'DONATE' button below: