NEWS FLASH

The 2008 Annual Barn Dance - Honoring Carl and Mary Gross, will be held October 25, 2008. The co-chairs for this event will be Robert & Doreen McDaid and Henry & Susan Bloom.

The Special Strides Junior Committee's 1st Annual Bowl-a-Thon was a huge success, raising over $37,000. Please view our newsletter and see pictures from the day and a listing of our sponsors

On October 11th & 12th, 2008, GaWaNi Pony Boy will be at Special Strides. Learn from this renowned expert on horse/human relationships.

On May 31st Special Strides announced the opening of the Joseph Farrelly Therapeutic Riding Program with a ribbon cutting ceremony and fun day at the farm.

Special Strides - Special Place - Special Kids

Special Strides is a non profit organization devoted to improving the lives of children with developmental disabilities.  With a unique combination of horses, therapy, and a touch of magic, Special Strides is able to achieve therapeutic goals in an atmosphere that is all about fun.  It is our goal to be able to provide all children who come to us an opportunity to experience our magic regardless of their financial status.

Special Strides Therapeutic Riding Center is located in Monroe, New Jersey on the beautiful 200 acre Congress Hill Farm.

. . .riding through the woods on horseback.

. . . throwing rocks in a running stream.

. . .pulling "tickle bushes" from the ground.

When was the last time your child with special needs had the opportunity to experience all these things in one hours' time AND be in therapy.  At Special Strides this is our everyday.  Our 7 therapeutic horses, 6 therapists, 2 therapeutic riding instructors, an equine specialist and many dedicated volunteers make sure each trip to Congress Hill Farm is a special one.