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Forward Stride is dedicated to improving lives through equine-assisted activities and therapies. Founded in 2003, Forward Stride is the largest therapeutic center of its kind in Oregon.  
 
Forward Stride’s programs and services enable individuals to develop in remarkable ways:

Our Hippotherapy Program offers people of all ages—including children as young as two—uniquely powerful therapeutic sessions on horseback with licensed physical, occupational, and speech therapists.

Our Riding Program helps children and adults of all abilities—including those with special needs—develop horsemanship skills, fitness, and self-confidence.

  Our Horses for Heroes Program offers military veterans opportunities to participate in therapeutic riding instruction with their peers—free of charge.

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Forward Stride Featured in
The Oregonian

..there are no cattle at this Washington County ranch near Beaverton and Aloha, only people who need help...

Downing is at Forward Stride, Oregon's largest therapeutic riding center. He's here to relearn some basic skills so he can return to his family and perhaps to work, once he recovers from a traumatic brain injury sustained while moving cattle last spring. The story of this cowboy's rehab on horseback illustrates the benefits of hippotherapy; it might also signal newfound acceptance for the treatment among insurance companies.

Read the rest of: Hippotherapy puts patients back in life's saddle again.

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Our 2012 Cowgirl Ball was a great success and a lot of fun. Thanks to all who joined us! And thanks to all our sponsors, contributors, vendors, and volunteers. Special thanks to Arlene Schnitzer and the Harold and Arlene Schnitzer CARE Foundation for its generous matching grant.

 

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