Forward Stride Blog
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...
Giving at Forward Stride
This week the staff has been showing their appreciation for our volunteers. We call it “Thanks for Giving” week. We would not exist without our dedicated, generous, wonderful volunteers. Thank you for keeping our sessions running smoothly, caring for our herd, helping...
Announcing the 2019 Giddyup Gala!
Save the Date! We are excited to announce the date for our annual dinner and auction, the Giddyup Gala! The evening of Saturday, March 9th At the Embassy Suites, Washington Square, Columbia River Ballroom. Each year our community comes together on this energetic night...
Come Have a Spooktacular Time With Us!
Harvest Party! We’re going to have a ghoulish good time at our Nightmare Before Christmas themed Harvest Party this year! Come join us on Sunday, November 4th from 10am - 2pm and enjoy… $5 Pony Rides through the Haunted Trail! This is the one time during the year we...
Wrapping Up Our Round Up Relay
As another beautiful Oregon summer comes to a close, we can sit back and take pride in our third successful Round Up Relay. Our community raised $77,770.37 towards supporting our programs in the coming year. Over 45 people participated, both walking and running around...