Bennie is a friendly Haflinger gelding who has done it all! From dressage and drill patterns to vaulting and even driving in his younger years, Bennie is quite the accomplished guy. Even with all his skills, he is a down-to-earth partner who enjoys taking things slow and savoring the moment.

Bennie would love to be sponsored! Sponsor Bennie here!

Bjorn is an adorable little Fjord pony who is a valued member of our herd. He enjoys being in lead line lessons for his smallest riders. He loves learning new skills and switching up his routine, making him a true jack of all trades!

Bjorn would love to be sponsored! Sponsor Bjorn here!

Ellie is a Pony of the Americas/Quarter Horse cross mare and is a perfect mount for our advancing young riders! She has competed in Pony Club and takes her job as a lesson horse very seriously. When she’s not working, she can be found sharing hay with her bestie, Taffy!

Ellie is half sponsored by Susan Sjordal and would love another sponsor!

Fleur is a sophisticated Hanoverian mare who loves working with advancing riders. Before coming to Forward Stride she was a hunter jumper and a beginner vaulting horse in a lesson program, so she is a great addition to the herd!

Fleur is one quarter sponsored by Meg Pradelt and would love another sponsor!

Jewel is a charming Quarter Pony with a unique Dark Dun color. Jewel has spent time as an Oregon High School Equestrian Team and 4H horse, and now enjoys exercising with owner, Lynda. She loves participating in Mental Health sessions and being groomed!

Jewel is partially sponsored by a generous community donor and would love another sponsor!

Kevyn is a Clydesdale mare and as sweet as can be!  At 17.1 hands, she is one our taller horses. Don’t let her size intimidate you though, Kevyn is a true gentle giant and is well loved by all of her riders and vaulters!

Kevyn was our 2020 Horse of the Year and 2021 PATH Intl. Region 9 Equine of the Year!

Kevyn is fully sponsored by George Adams in honor of Kyara Adams!

Maggie is a sweet sorrel Missouri Fox Trotter mare. She is a great lesson horse in our Riding Program, helping younger riders learn the ropes. She also loves showing off her special gait, the fox trot!

Maggie is partially sponsored by a generous community donor and would love another sponsor!

Maverick is a small but mighty Welsh/Arabian cross! The day before this guy came to Forward Stride he was competing in cross country and has since been working on maintaining a slower pace and relaxing during his lessons.

Maverick would love to be sponsored! Sponsor Maverick here!

Panache is a striking Irish Cob/Kiger Mustang cross gelding who works hard in our Therapy Services and Riding Program. Panache is known around the barn for his curious, playful nature – he can be found hanging out and playing with his pasture-mates, Royal, Taffy, and Ellie!

Panache would love to sponsored! Sponsor Panache here!

Pickles is a sweet and funny Irish Cob gelding working in our Riding Program. He loves going on trail rides and helping his riders gain confidence. Pickles enjoys social time and loves to take turns grooming his pasture-mate Kevyn!

Pickles is partially sponsored by a generous community donor and would love another sponsor!

Reba is one of our taller horses at 17.1 hands high. She is part of our Riding Program and our Vaulting Program, and enjoys going to competitions with our competitive Vaulting team! She’s smart as a whip and loves to meet new people, always making friends at the barn!

Reba is partially sponsored by a generous community donor and would love another sponsor!

Royal, registered name Cascade’s Royal, is a Belgian Paint cross and an absolutely stellar vaulting horse! She is cool under pressure at vaulting  competitions and always eager to please in every setting, making her also a crowd favorite for Forward Stride’s Riding Program.

Royal would love to be sponsored! Sponsor Royal here!

When we think of a steady horse in our herd, Sindar is one that immediately comes to mind. He has been there and done that and isn’t fazed by much. Fall is his favorite season, once the weather cools down and the leaves start changing colors!

Sindar was our 2013 Horse of the Year!

Sindar would love to be sponsored! Sponsor Sindar here!

Spirit, a BLM Mustang gelding, was adopted as a wild mustang off the BLM land and is trained in dressage. He is a great teacher for riders of all skill levels. Spirit is very sweet and super interested in everyone he meets, both humans and horses!

Spirit is our 2026 Horse of the Year!

Spirit is fully sponsored by Kathleen Powers!

Storm is a striking Drum Horse mare with a super sweet personality. She is learning how to become a reliable Riding Program horse and is a sturdy mount for Therapy Services. This sociable mare wants to be everyone’s friend!

Storm is partially sponsored by a generous community donor and would love another sponsor!

Sunny, registered name Sunny Daze,  is a super sweet pony who loves teaching youngsters how to ride. She is a Haflinger mix and dazzles everyone with her bright palomino coat. She is a slow and steady mount for beginners!

Sunny is fully sponsored by the von der Heyden Family Foundation!

Taylor is a bay Thoroughbred gelding who is an enthusiastic partner in our Riding Program! His eagerness to please makes him a special mount for anyone who gets to ride him. A fun fact about Taylor is that he and fellow herd member Nikki have the same owner!

Taylor is half sponsored by the Katie Gazeley-Crescendo Fund of Oregon Community Foundation and generous community donors and would love another sponsor!

We have many cute ponies at Forward Stride, and Thistle is certainly one of them! She is incredible in our Therapy Services and Riding Programs. While she tolerates being handled by adults, her favorite thing is working with children.

Thistle would love to be sponsored! Sponsor Thistle here!