Forward Stride Blog
Happy New Year
Dear Community Member, As this decade comes to a close, I am encouraged to look back upon the many relationships and lives, human and equine, that have touched me through Forward Stride. We have spent the last 50 days sharing some of those stories over social media...
Welcome to the Home Stretch
Our Horse of the Year Race is hurtling through the summer! In case you missed it, the Horse of the Year Race is a giving event centered around the horses that are so important to our work. This year the race is styled after a Steeplechase with three “jumps” and a...
Upcoming Events at Forward Stride
Announcing four exciting events coming up in the next six months! Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss them! Open Barn Saturday, September 7th, 10am - 2pm Join us on September 7th for a fun-filled day at Forward Stride with activities for the whole family! Play...
Announcing the Horse of the Year Race!
Help us crown the Forward Stride Horse of the Year 2019! In this exciting event, all of our program horses will be racing to the finish line. You can help your favorite horse race by donating to their page or by sharing it and spreading the word about Forward Stride....
Spring Herd Update
After a long and distinguished career, we are announcing the retirement of therapy horse and former mounted police horse Olin. He served on the Portland Mounted Patrol for nine years and, upon their disbanding in 2017, he was given a second career with Forward Stride....
Open Invitation to Art, Wine, and Panel Discussion Night
We are pleased to invite you to our panel discussion titled, “The Importance of Inclusion for Everybody”*, hosted by the Leg Up Society! Saturday, May 18th, 5-8 pm Forward Stride at Feves Family Farm 23839 SW Daniel Rd Beaverton, OR 97078 We will begin with a social...
Results from the Giddyup Gala!
When I Ride a Horse, Nobody Sees My Disability We are grateful to our amazing community for helping to make the 2019 Giddyup Gala such a phenomenal event. It was great to see so many friends, old and new, and to see the outpouring of love and support for our programs...
Giddyup Gala Tickets On Sale Now!
You heard it here first! Tickets for our annual dinner and action, the Giddyup Gala, are on sale now! But hold onto your cowboy hats, we’ve got a screamin’ deal coming at you for this week only! To start the ticket sale for our Giddyup Gala right, we are offering an...
Wrapping Up the Year
2018 has been an amazing year. We heard from Alex, Betty, Adorned in Grace, and sisters Lili & Ruby about the transformations they’ve experienced. Each came to the barn with a unique situation and their own set of goals. Now each is well on their way to...
Happy Holidays from Forward Stride
Dear Forward Stride Community, As 2018 draws to a close, we are struck by all of the lasting changes Forward Stride is experiencing as an organization, and I am struck by the impact all of you have had on me, both professionally and personally. Taking on the role of...