StableStrides

04/14/2026

✨WE ARE HIRING! ✨

A fantastic opportunity to expand your therapeutic skills working with people and horses 🐴

Please send your resume to connect@stablestrides.org or call at (719)495-3908

04/06/2026

✨There is something a little magical about summer equine leadership camp at StableStrides🐴☀️

✨It’s not just about riding horses- it’s about learning to listen, to lead with patience, and to build trust one gentle step at a time.

✨By the end of camp, it’s not just skills you take home- it’s courage, connection, and a little bit of that barnyard magic that stays with you long after summer fades 💛

Please call our office today and get your kiddo on the schedule!

04/03/2026

✨We would like to say a very big thank you to The Independence Center for selecting us as one of the grantees. We are excited to show you how we use our funds!

✨We also would like to thank our President David Abbott (left) and Vice President Barry Miller (right) for accepting the check and representing StableStrides.

03/31/2026

✨Have you heard? WE have NEW BOARD MEMBERS!

✨Please welcome the following:

President: David Abbott
Vice President: Barry Miller
Secretary: Maureen (Mo) Pangle
Treasurer: Shannon Mitchell
Member: Debbie Tenney
Member: Michelle Ruehl

If anyone is interested in joining the board or sending a note, reach the board here: directors@stablestrides.org

03/27/2026

Today we had to say goodbye to a truly special member of our herd. At 25 years old, and after four meaningful years with us, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to lay our beloved Chopper to rest.

This wasn’t an easy choice, but it was made out of the love, respect, and the promise we make to the animals who give us their trust- that when the time comes, we will put comfort and dignity first. In the years we were fortunate enough to have together, Chopper gave us so much: quiet, strength, patience, companionship and countless moments we will always carry with us.

Though four years may not seem like a lifetime, the impact was immeasurable. Every ride, every nicker at the gate or in his stall, every peaceful moment in the barn became a part of the story we shared. We are grateful that we were able to give care, kindness, and a safe place during those years.

Thank you to everyone who helped care for, ride, and love our incredible Chopper. Now that he is gone from the pasture and the barn, he will always remain an integral part of our family and in shared memories.

Until we meet again Chopper. 🐴🤍✨

Sincerely,
Celeste Ruano & StableStrides Team

01/14/2026

Today we honor and celebrate two very special members of our herd Luca and Waylon as they retire from their roles in our equine-assisted therapy program.

For the past year, Luca and Waylon have shown up with patience, steadiness, and quiet generosity. Through countless sessions, they carried not just riders, but trust, courage, and healing. Their presence helped participants build confidence, regulate emotions, and find moments of calm and connection, often without a single word.

Therapy horses give more than what is asked of them, and Luca and Waylon did so consistently and graciously. Their impact will be felt long after their working days have ended, reflected in the growth and progress of the individuals they supported.

As they step into a well-earned retirement, we thank them for their service, their heart, and the many lives they touched. Enjoy your days ahead, Luca and Waylon, you have more than earned them.😇❤️

With deep gratitude,

Stable Strides Family

12/09/2025

Your gift changes a life! day Give at www.stablestrides or the link in our bio.

12/09/2025

12/02/2025

Go to our website to give: StableStrides.org or the link in our bio!

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from your StableStrides Family! A big crew came out to feed and clean stalls!

11/25/2025

Our resident barn cats take their roles very seriously 😼
✨ Mouse management🐭
✨ Outdoor supervision👀
✨ Mandatory cuddle breaks
✨ And of course… the official ‘if I fits, I sits’ gear-bag inspection

They’re the heart of the barn!😻

11/04/2025

⚠️⚠️ 100 Days to $100,000 — We Need Your Help to Reach the Finish Line!🏁⚠️⚠️

At StableStrides, we believe in health and healing through horses and thanks to our incredible community, we’re already making a difference for over 600 individuals every year. But we’re not done yet!

We launched our 100 Days to $100,000+ Campaign to ensure more people can continue connecting with horses through adaptive riding, mental health services, and therapy programs. With the clock ticking down, we still need your help to reach our goal by December 31st!

💪Here’s how you can make an impact:
• Create a team of 10 friends to donate together — every dollar adds up!
• Donate $10, $100, or even $1,000 — every contribution makes a difference.
• Scan the QR code to donate instantly or share it with friends and family to spread the word faster!
• Share this campaign on social media or in your community your voice helps keep people connected to horses and don’t forget to tag us!!

Your support helps us provide:
• Over 7,200 total sessions annually (adaptive riding, mental health, physical, occupational, and speech therapy).
• Programs serving active-duty military, veterans, youth, and families in need.
• A community where horses change lives every single day.

✨ Let’s finish the year strong — together!
Help us cross the $100,000 finish line and keep life-changing connections growing in 2026.

📅 Deadline: December 31, 2025
💻 Donate or learn more at: www.stablestrides.org
📩 Questions? connect@stablestrides.org | 719-495-3908