Forward Stride Blog
October Volunteer of the Month: Kyara
Here's a bit about Kyara! How long have you been volunteering at Forward Stride and why did you start? My journey with Forward Stride began in 2019! I started as a client in the EAP program [now called the Mental Health Therapy program], worked my way through...
2026 Horse of the Year
Announcing Your 2026 Horse of the Year! It has been a wonderful season of celebrating our herd, and we couldn’t have done it without you! First, we would like to thank everyone who voted by donating to members of our herd. Every herd member received support. Your...
August Volunteer of the Month: Ali
Here's a bit about Ali! How long have you been volunteering at Forward Stride and why did you start? I've been volunteering at Forward Stride since October 2022. After moving to Oregon, I found I missed having horses in my life. More than that, I wanted to spend my...
July Volunteer of the Month: Hilary
Here's a bit about Hilary! How long have you been volunteering at Forward Stride and why did you start? I started in January 2025 as a horsecare volunteer and have worked my way through Leader, Sidewalker, and Herd Health duties. I really enjoy being a part of the...
June Volunteer of the Month: Elizabeth
Here's a bit about Elizabeth! How long have you been volunteering at Forward Stride and why did you start? I began volunteering at Forward Stride in September ‘25. After equine therapy volunteering with International Volunteers HQ (IVHQ) in Rome (‘22) and Porto...
May Volunteer of the Month: Aili
Here's a bit about Aili! How long have you been volunteering at Forward Stride and why did you start? Technically I’ve been volunteering for 3 years but really I grew up at the barn. I started volunteering because I wanted to help make an impact and because Mackenzie...
Announcing our 2026 Cowgirl of the Year: Amy Prosenjak!
We are thrilled to announce our 2026 Cowgirl of the Year! Please join us in celebrating Amy Prosenjak! Amy Prosenjak is President and CEO of A to Z Wineworks. She joined the company through its acquisition of Rex Hill Vineyards and Winery and has helped guide its...
April Volunteer of the Month: Robyn
Here's a bit about Robyn! How long have you been volunteering at Forward Stride and why did you start? I have been volunteering for about 1 1/2 years. I had volunteered at the other location in Beaverton for a little while, then I had to leave because of work but I...
March Volunteer of the Month: Erin
Here's a bit about Erin! How long have you been volunteering at Forward Stride and why did you start? I think it’s been 4 years? I actually don’t remember why I started, but I know why I stayed! I felt like the vibe at Forward Stride was really different than other...
Winter 2026 Herd Update
It’s time for another update from the Forward Stride herd! If you’ve been to the barn at all this year, you’ve probably seen our two newest additions to the program herd! They are already excelling in our programs and are quickly becoming favorites of our clients. We...