STRIDES Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program

12/07/2025

Hope to see you tonight at Christmas in the Commons from 4-6 pm! Come out & meet the new goats in their jammies!

12/05/2025

UPDATE: wow, we have had an overwhelming amount of interest in Tulip. I'm doing my best to get back to all these messages. Thanks for your patience!

If you’re a regular at STRIDES, you know how much it pains us to offer Tulip for sale. She’s our queen of the barn and Barbie Dream Horse lookalike. But Tulip needs a new home with a family (no lesson programs, sorry) where she is not in heavy daily work.

Tulip is 13 year old Haflinger, standing about 13.1 hands. She’s a thick 900 pounds so she’s even a great pint sized horse for an adult. She’s been a core horse in our therapy and camp program for years now. We have used her for kids camps, birthday parties, toddlers, and therapeutic lessons for all ages. Tulip can be on the lazier side but will walk, trot, canter, and go over small crossrails without issues. No vices or bad habits, buck, rear, etc. She can be a little quirky (mostly she’s a little nervous and jumpy at the mounting block) but works through it.

She requires a little maintenance (front shoes with pads and Equioxx) to stay comfy but has a lot of years left to enjoy. She’s awesome in an arena and has done well riding on the property. We aren’t a trail barn so we have not trail ridden her. She’s had a couple babies in the past before I owned her. I’m told she knows how to drive a cart – I have not driven her so I cannot confirm.

Good in a stall or turnout. Gets along fine with a mixed herd. She is low in herd ranking. Trailers, leads, ties, great for vet & farrier, bathes, etc without a problem. Good, strong feet. She was just shod last week and had all her fall vet work done. Asking low x,###. PPE welcome at buyer's expense. Official videos to come next week if she doesn't sell by then. Located in Manhattan, IL with delivery available for a fee.

12/03/2025

Just a clip of Rose learning how to ride bridleless yesterday. She's such a quick learner.

12/02/2025

Our December camp calendar is up! Feel free to message with any questions.

12/01/2025

Please join us for one of our December petting zoo events!

We have horses, a mini donkey, mini horse, cow, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, and a guinea pig.

Horseback riding is NOT available during petting zoos.

$5/child which includes a feed cup!

All proceeds go toward Trinity Services, Inc to provide homes & supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness.

27655 S Gougar Road
Manhattan, IL 60442

12/01/2025

We'll be at Christmas in the Commons on Sunday from 4-6pm at the Trinity Services building with our four-legged friends!

11/24/2025

Thanks to all of our campers for joining us today! We had so much fun with this awesome group!

11/24/2025

Isn't Rose just the cutest?! 😍

11/21/2025

Join us on December 7th at Christmas in the Commons to see our goats in pajamas!

Christmas in the Commons is just over two weeks away and there's something fun happening every weekend! Join us on Saturdays and Sundays from December 6 to December 21 to enjoy the light display, Holiday Market, and free activities!

For more details, visit newlenox.net/christmas!

11/21/2025

I love how many people are following River's journey! Today you'll see him working on circles at the trot, cantering, and even try out some more advanced maneuvers like a side pass! He's picking up on it all so quickly.

These videos celebrate the process: the baby steps, groundwork, breakthroughs, and fun moments in between that help him grow into an amazing partner for someone!

11/20/2025

We added 2 lesson spots on Friday, November 28th at 9 am and 10 am to our calendar. These spots are available for private 40 minute independent riders only. We will not be able to accommodate therapy or toddler riders who need leadline or sidewalkers on the 28th. Book online below at:

https://calendly.com/stridesriding

11/20/2025

Meet one of our new young horses!