STRIDES Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program

STRIDES Therapeutic Horseback Riding Program https://calendly.com/stridesriding for lessons
Located at 27655 S Gougar Road, Manhattan, IL 60442

This Saturday, lessons will be cancelled due to the heat. Too hot for our horses to work ๐Ÿ˜ข Thank you for understanding!
09/03/2026

This Saturday, lessons will be cancelled due to the heat. Too hot for our horses to work ๐Ÿ˜ข Thank you for understanding!

09/03/2026

We take snack time very seriously around here. ๐Ÿคฃ Who is your favorite STRIDES goat??

UPDATE: All spots are booked. A waitlist is available for any cancellations that may occur.We have one last spot left!
09/02/2026

UPDATE: All spots are booked. A waitlist is available for any cancellations that may occur.

We have one last spot left!

From riding and grooming to barn chores, games, crafts, karaoke, and plenty of laughs, our campers made SO many memories...
09/02/2026

From riding and grooming to barn chores, games, crafts, karaoke, and plenty of laughs, our campers made SO many memories this summer!

And letโ€™s be honestโ€ฆ the weather really tried us. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Between the heat waves, thunderstorms, tornado warnings, and the derecho, Mother Nature clearly wanted to join in on the camp chaos - but she didnโ€™t stop us from having an incredible time! We kept riding, playing, singing, laughing, and making the most of every day.

Camp photo albums are HERE!
Weโ€™ve put together an album for each week of camp. Parents, feel free to browse through the photos and download your favorites to keep those summer memories forever!

๐Ÿ‘‰ June 15-19 - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BwnJeE57It8mGD0pjo1AoPRNM_rhMgjN
๐Ÿ‘‰ June 29-July 3 - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11iO-ls-0jpK3viWuxkNV3Rq5c5g9yu3C
๐Ÿ‘‰ July 13-17 - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JmsyAGCRlb2KMhl790HsaEuAarcqZFwh
๐Ÿ‘‰ July 27-31 - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1MN6ZhpdEr46jRUuryfnQu6i47-PYnBT2
๐Ÿ‘‰ August 10-14 - https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/11e4Kqrb1J1GvvTjP0suXU-7s4BgwpTQg

A HUGE thank you to all of our campers, families, staff, volunteers, and, of course, our amazing animals for making this summer so special. โค๏ธ

And donโ€™t worryโ€ฆ the fun isnโ€™t over! Winter Camp and Spring Break Camp are coming up! Keep an eye out for registration details!

Until thenโ€ฆ weโ€™ll be recovering from the karaoke. ๐Ÿ˜‰ **Jr Camp albums coming soon!**

Please join us for one of our September petting zoo events!We have horses, a mini donkey, mini horse, cow, goats, sheep,...
09/02/2026

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

We have horses, a mini donkey, mini horse, cow, goats, sheep, pigs, rabbits, cats, 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

***Lessons 10 am & later will be cancelled on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week due to the extreme heat.***
08/30/2026

***Lessons 10 am & later will be cancelled on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this week due to the extreme heat.***

08/30/2026

Why does your brain seem to get quieter the moment you get on your horse?

For riders with ADHD, the saddle can sometimes feel like the one place where everything suddenly clicks.

The to-do lists. The unfinished thoughts. The constant mental noise.

Gone.

And while horseback riding isn't a cure for ADHD or a substitute for clinical treatment, researchers are beginning to explore why movement, sensory input, focus and the human-horse connection may help explain what so many riders have experienced for years.

Riding requires you to be present.

You have to notice your horse's movement. Adjust your balance. Respond to subtle changes. Make decisions in real time.

Your brain can't be everywhere else when you're communicating with a 1,000-pound animal.

Maybe that's part of the magic of the saddle.

Equestrians: Do you have ADHD, or have you noticed that riding seems to quiet your mind and improve your focus?

Tell us in the comments what you experience when you ride. If you'd like to read the full article, comment below so we can connect!

Update: our only remaining spot is 8:45 am. Our LAST photo shoots of the season are here! Donโ€™t miss your chance to capt...
08/27/2026

Update: our only remaining spot is 8:45 am.

Our LAST photo shoots of the season are here!

Donโ€™t miss your chance to capture adorable, one-of-a-kind farm portraits with some of our favorite animal friends! These spots are sure to go quickly.

September 26
8:30 am - 10:30 am
$75 for a 10-minute session
Includes at least 5 high-resolution, fully edited digital images

Please note: We canโ€™t guarantee which animal youโ€™ll have in your session - it all depends on their mood and cooperation that day! Sometimes the animals have their own ideas about picture day. ๐Ÿ˜‰

Tip for parents: If you have a young child who hasnโ€™t met large farm animals before, we recommend stopping by one of our petting zoo days first! Itโ€™s a great way for them to meet the animals and get comfortable before their photo session.

**We appreciate you arriving 10 minutes early to keep things running smoothly!**

How to sign up:
Send us a DM with:
โ€ข Your name
โ€ข Email address
โ€ข Number of participants

Weโ€™ll send you available time slots to choose from. Once you pick your time, weโ€™ll email a digital invoice. ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐˜€๐—น๐—ผ๐˜ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ก๐—ข๐—ง ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐—ฒ๐—ฟ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ๐—ฑ ๐˜‚๐—ป๐˜๐—ถ๐—น ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐—ป๐˜ƒ๐—ผ๐—ถ๐—ฐ๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฝ๐—ฎ๐—ถ๐—ฑ, and these fill up quickly!

๐Ÿ’š All proceeds support Trinity Services, providing homes, services, and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental illness. ๐Ÿ’š

These are our last photo shoots of the season - donโ€™t miss out!

Our fall mini photo shoots will be announced TOMORROW morning at 10 am! These spots tend to book up quickly, so be sure ...
08/26/2026

Our fall mini photo shoots will be announced TOMORROW morning at 10 am!

These spots tend to book up quickly, so be sure to keep an eye out and grab your spot when theyโ€™re announced!

Featuring our barn animals + all the cozy fall vibes! ๐Ÿ‚

08/25/2026

When you're little but your jumps are HUGE ๐Ÿฆ„ Blueberry clears 3' like it's no big deal.

Address

27655 S Gougar Road
Manhattan, IL
60442

Opening Hours

Monday 7am - 3pm
Tuesday 7am - 3pm
Wednesday 7am - 3pm
Thursday 7am - 3pm
Friday 7am - 3pm
Saturday 7am - 3pm
Sunday 7am - 3pm

Telephone

+18152630085

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