Stable Strides Farm
About Stable Strides Farm
At Stable Strides Farm, a lesson can start in the arena and carry into everyday life. Riders of all disabilities, ages, and skill levels come here for therapeutic riding and equine-assisted therapy, including adaptive sports riding, hippotherapy, a Veterans Program, and an EWD Show Program. If you care about practical support that meets riders where they are, this is the kind of place that keeps the work grounded and personal.
Stable Strides Farm offers therapeutic riding, hippotherapy, veterans lessons, and show opportunities in one equine-assisted setting. The emphasis stays on ability, confidence, and independence, with trained volunteers, certified coaches, and equine partners supporting the riders.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Adaptive Sports Riding
Independent and supported riders participate in equine-assisted therapy, practice skills with their equine partners, and develop social skills in small groups.
Hippotherapy
Physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy delivered on horseback, with sessions tailored to each client's needs and goals.
Veterans Program
Weekly riding lessons for veterans from all branches of the U.S. military, with optional show participation through Heroes on Horses and Freedom Reins.
EWD Show Program
A show program for riders with disabilities that competes at shows across the United States and the world.
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
Stable Strides Farm gives riders of all disabilities, ages, and skill levels a positive environment where they can learn, grow, and develop their riding skills, with skills learned in the arena translating into everyday life skills.
Who they serve
Riders of all disabilities, ages, and skill levels, including people with special physical, cognitive, and social challenges and veterans from all branches of the Armed Forces.
How your donation helps
- Horse sponsorships for the year
- Supplies and program support for therapeutic riding and equine-assisted therapy
- Support for lessons and show participation across the farm's programs
Our story
Stable Strides Farm was founded in 2001 by Mandy Cleveland. It started as a small therapeutic riding program, with four riders, four horses, and a dream, and has grown to assist riders from all over Dallas-Fort Worth.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Stable Strides Farm’s services.
Prospective riders complete a New Rider Application. An instructor then reaches out to schedule orientation and the first lesson.
Stories
The people behind the work.
In their words
Ali B., Stable Strides Parent: "Therapeutic Riding has been life changing for my daughter Maddy. Maddy is extremely shy and struggles with a life-threatening genetic condition. Therapeutic riding addresses so many challenges, anxiety, strength, communication, social skills, decision making and so much more. It teaches hard work, setting goals, problem solving, teamwork, forming relationships, learning to overcome disappointment, speaking up and advocating for yourself, to face your fears and to build confidence. Therapeutic Riding has also taught Maddy that she can accomplish hard things and that dreams do come true. I have watched the skills Maddy learns in the arena transfer over to every area of her life."
Events
Strides Forward Gala
annualAnnual gala and fundraiser held at Lucky Spur Ranch, with sponsorships and silent auction supporters.
Fun in the Sun
2026-06-19 to 2026-06-20Event listed for June 19-20 in Pilot Point, TX.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Stable Strides Farm has shared.
Current needs
- Volunteers at the farm
- Volunteers on the road at shows
- Horse sponsorships for the year
Volunteer opportunities
- Day-of-service volunteering at the farm
- Volunteering on the road at shows
- Continuous volunteer support for farm and show activities
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Award-winning therapeutic riding program
- 2024 Walk Trot EWD Golden Horse from the PHBA World Show
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
How does a new rider get started?
A new rider fills out the New Rider Application, then an instructor follows up to schedule orientation and a first lesson.
What is hippotherapy?
Hippotherapy uses a horse as part of physical therapy, occupational therapy, or speech therapy. Each session is tailored to the client’s needs and goals.
Do riders have to join the show program?
No. Riders in Adaptive Sports Riding can choose to join the EWD Show Program, but it is not required.
Who can participate in the Veterans Program?
Veterans from all branches of the U.S. military can take part in weekly lessons, and they may also show through the Heroes on Horses program.
What kinds of riders does Stable Strides Farm serve?
The farm serves riders with special physical, cognitive, and social challenges, including ADD and ADHD, autism, cerebral palsy, developmental delay, Down syndrome, hearing impairments, intellectual disabilities, paraplegia, stroke, traumatic brain injury, visual impairments, and emotional challenges.
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