Forward Stride Blog
Mentor Program Accepting Registrations!
Forward Stride is offering a mentoring program specifically for youth ages 6-18 in the foster care system or those who have been adopted. This program, called Working in Tandem, is offered free of charge and runs through the school year, wrapping up by mid June 2023....
2022 Giddyup Gala Results!
The 2022 Giddyup Gala was truly a night of reunion. Our first in-person gathering since the pandemic began saw 180 attendees, staff, and event volunteers come together to celebrate Forward Stride and support our life-changing programs. The incredible Forward Stride...
Winter Herd Update
It’s almost February and it is time for another peek at our herd! We have some new faces to introduce, but first we want to recognize the contributions of a couple of herd members who will be leaving our barn.Nadia, our loving and motherly mental health companion and...
Amanda & Brandon
Amanda and Brandon are long-time friends of Forward Stride. Amanda is our Programs Director, but began as a volunteer over 13 years ago and has been here since! Brandon was an integral team member when building Forward Stride’s “Forever Home.” Their day to day...
Read Our Annual Report!
Hello! We are proud to release our 2021 Annual Report, detailing our 2020-2021 fiscal year’s activities. The past year has seen both challenges and triumphs, and we are proud to be a safe place for our community to learn, grow, and heal. Every week through the middle...
Staffing Update at Forward Stride
Team UpdateWe are excited to announce some new members of our team! First up, welcome Maiah!Maiah is our new Scheduling Coordinator. She has enjoyed being a part of the Forward Stride community for many years, starting out in the Riding Program in high school. After...
Wishing Candi All the Best
We are sad to say farewell to our incredible Associate Executive Director Candi Cornils, but we are excited for her future! Candi has been on staff for 10 years, having started through the AmeriCorps program. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps, Candi has held...
Openings in Youth Mentor Program
Announcing Openings in the 2021-2022 Youth Mentorship ProgramForward Stride, a non profit facility specializing in horse-centered activities and therapies in Beaverton OR, is offering a mentoring program specifically for youth ages 6-18 in the foster care system or...
Forward Stride Seeks Instructor
Forward Stride, a PATH Intl. Premier Accredited center in Beaverton, Oregon is looking for a part time, experienced CTRI, with the potential to grow to a full time position. We serve individuals through our Equestrian Sports, Equine Facilitated Learning, and...
2021 Giddyup Gala Results!
This year’s Giddyup Gala was unlike any other we have had. We navigated a virtual program, auction, and paddle raise, and despite partying it up separately, in our own homes, we came together to support the incredible work at Forward Stride! Your generosity on...