Lasting Strides Equine

01/15/2025

You've got a couple more weeks to take advantage of some early bird registration deals! Ask us about payment plans 💜

01/09/2025

Scroll through for some basic info on all our upcoming programs - including some early bird registration deals for Homeschool and Women's Wellness Weekends! Message us for more information or to register for any of these upcoming programs.

All programs will take place at our ranch in Delacour, 15 mins NE of Calgary.

01/07/2025

♻️ January Bottle Drive ♻️

Help us fill our horse trailer with bottles and cans! We will pick up throughout the month of January in Calgary & surrounding areas, or you can drop them off at our barn (in Delacour) and get some horse hugs! All funds raised will go towards the care of our herd - especially our two rescue mares, Dolly and a very pregnant Elira.

Please share to spread the word - thank you for your support!

01/06/2025

Happy New Year! I'll be getting back into the office this week to catch up on emails/messages and start putting our spring program schedule together! Currently on the list: Women's Wellness Weekends, Homeschool Program, wrangler certification course, and horsemanship for beginners! What else do you want to see? Keep an eye on our page as there will be early bird registration discounts! 👀💜

12/31/2024

Happy New Year! If our animals had to make resolutions, what do you think they'd be? 🤔

12/25/2024

Merry Christmas from all of us at Lasting Strides! 🎄

12/23/2024

Today we have to say goodbye to our beautiful Mocha, who has been with us for over 5 years and is the mother to our sweet Kona. We would love to see any photos you have or hear any memories of our girl! Additionally, if you'd like to help support us while gaining access to exclusive barn content, the link to our Ko-Fi account is in our Instagram Bio.

This year has been especially hard on us with some very painful losses - I will be taking some time off answering messages/emails until the New Year. 💜

12/05/2024

When you brave the snow, beautiful moments happen! ❄️🩵 this chilly season is still an excellent time to play outside at the barn - save the date for an afternoon of winter fun for all ages (8+) on Friday, January 3rd! Info coming soon, message us to be put on the contact list to be the first to know!

12/01/2024

It is time to hang the stockings for our herd! If you're looking for a way to show your favorite herd member (or misfit) some love, we've got some ideas for you from $0 and up. No gift is too small to be appreciated, we deeply treasure everything that is received (did you know we still have all the drawings we've ever been given? That's 10 years of art!) Here's what's on their wishlist this year...

- Letters/art - this makes us so happy reading about or seeing the impact a special horse has made in someone's life! Cost, $0, value - PRICELESS 💙💙
- Snacks - peppermints, candy canes, horse cookies from the store... they love their treats! Gift them snacks or send $5 for them to spend on a few cookies!
- Straw bales/Shavings - the misfit pen and the rescue pen behind the barn gets the most wonderful straw or shavings bedding to stay warm in the cold snaps! Gift them a fresh bed for $10
- Square hay bales - when horses are sick or injured and need to be on small pen rest, we feed them high quality square bales to help them feel their best! Gift them a day of snackin' for $15
- Feed - we often get asked how many feed bags we go through in a month... the answer is, a lot! $25 will buy your favorite horse a bag of their Hoffman's or Step Feeds grain!
- Pedicures - every horse gets their hooves trimmed on a 6-8 week rotation. Gift them their next pedicure for $60
- Massages - during our wellness sessions the horses take on all of the emotional and physical tension their human is feeling and hold it in their muscles. We treat our horses to body work as often as possible to ensure they are always feeling their best. Gift them their next massage for $100
- Hay Bales - it goes without saying that these guys eat a LOT. We put out two large round bales every 2-3 days for the herd. Gift them a good buffet for $150
- Dental Work - did you know horses need to have their teeth filed yearly to stay healthy? Cover part of a dentist visit for $200

Our address to send letters to can be found in the comments section of this post, or you can send them any monetary gifts to [email protected] - be sure to let us know which critter you'd like to pamper, they'd love to sen

11/30/2024

🎄 Christmas Gift Guide (Lasting Strides Edition!) 🎄

$10 and under:
Magnets - $5 (5 different options)
Large Logo Stickers - $5
Activity Books - $10
Drawstring Backpacks - $10

$30 and under:
Logo Mugs - $20
Coloring Books - $20 (regular $25 - 2 design options)
"Coldbacked Before Coffee" Mugs - $25
Calendars - $30

Gift certificates can also come in any amount!

11/29/2024

Hope everyone is staying cozy as a pile of barn cats out there! This week is a brisk one, but we have still been enjoying our outdoor programs and playing in the snow!

We can't thank everyone enough for the support in our Online Auction Fundraiser. Reminder for those who won lots that payments are due tomorrow.

Our annual Horse Stockings will launch on Sunday with a fun twist this year, so stay tuned for that!

11/22/2024

Our online auction ends tomorrow night! I will be going live over on our page tomorrow morning to talk a little bit about each of the lots and businesses that contributed, so if you're on the fence about bidding on any of them - please come tune in and ask all your questions! I'll be sure to post the live video on Facebook afterward in case you can't tune in while it's streaming. See you tomorrow!

11/21/2024

Our favorite time of year has arrived, where every ride looks like a Christmas card! 😍🎄

11/18/2024

🎄 Christmas Photo Minis: Second Date added! 🎄

Our November 16th minis were so fun, we just had to add a second date!

• 15-minute sessions tailored for all ages and family sizes

• Includes 5 high-resolution photo downloads with the option to purchase more

• Pet-friendly: Bring along your furry friends for some festive fun!

Price: $99 + GST

SPECIAL ADD-ON: For just $50 + GST, you can include a garland-wearing mini cow, mini horse, mini donkey, chicken, or duck in your photos for that extra festive farm touch!

Spaces are limited, there are only 3 more times available! Don’t miss out on this opportunity to create beautiful memories this holiday season.

Message us to book your spot today, and let’s make some holiday magic together!

11/15/2024

11/09/2024

We have calendars available this year full of Jade's equine photography! $30+gst (shipping within Canada included), the order will be placed tomorrow night (Nov 10th) so message us ASAP to get your calendar! 💜

11/07/2024

Tomorrow, we will be saying goodbye to one of our founding herd members. Tango has been a cornerstone of our programs since the very beginning, and is Jade's personal heart horse. Losing her at only 13 years old to a sudden onset of severe ringbone is devastating, and we know that she will be so deeply missed by many. If you have a favorite photo or story about Miss Tango, please share it with us to honor the difference she made in this world! 💜

11/04/2024

Sunsets on horseback are truly healing for the soul 💜