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Welcome to Prairie Strides

Introducing our new website! 



At Prairie Strides we're making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. We’re going to keep updating the site, so we invite you to check back often as we continue to make strides together!

Welcome to Prairie Strides

Introducing our new website!


At Prairie Strides we're making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. We’re going to keep updating the site, so we invite you to check back often as we continue to make strides together!

Welcome to Prairie Strides

Introducing our new website! 


At Prairie Strides we're making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities. We’re going to keep updating the site, so we invite you to check back often as we continue to make strides together!

Our Mission Statement


To help children living with disabilities thrive through the use of horses for connection, balance, physical improvement, and social and emotional growth.

Our Mission Statement


To help children living with disabilities thrive through the use of horses for connection, balance, physical improvement, and social and emotional growth.

A young girl wearing a helmet is petting a brown horse in a stable.
A brown horse is sticking its head out of a wooden stable.
A woman is helping a little girl ride a yellow balancing ball.
Adult and child are standing next to a horse in a stable.
A young girl wearing a helmet is petting a horse in a stable.
A brown horse is sticking its head out of a wooden stable.
A woman is helping a young girl ride a yellow balance peanut.
A woman and child are standing next to a horse in a stable.
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About Prairie Strides

Prairie Strides Inc. has been making a profound difference in the lives of children with disabilities since 1977 through our adaptive horseback riding program. This innovative program is specifically designed for kids aged 5 to 15 who face a range of challenges, including cerebral palsy, visual impairments, autism, and other developmental disabilities. By harnessing the unique bond between humans and horses, our program provides participants with opportunities for connection, improved balance, physical enhancement, and significant social and emotional growth.


Each session is carefully designed and led by a team of highly trained instructors who possess both the expertise and the empathy required to support these remarkable children. Additionally, our program is reinforced by the dedication of numerous volunteers, whose unwavering commitment ensures that each child receives the individualized attention and support they need.


Our sessions run twice yearly, with each 10-week series held in the spring and fall at West Wind Stables, offering a blend of therapeutic benefits and sheer enjoyment that resonates with the participants and their families.


The impact of our program extends beyond the riding sessions. Parents and caregivers consistently report significant improvements in their children's confidence, social skills, and physical abilities. The ripple effect of these changes often touches their broader family dynamics and school experiences, underscoring the transformative power of our work.


At Prairie Strides, we believe that every child deserves the chance to shine and that disabilities should never limit one's potential. Our adaptive horseback riding program is more than just a therapeutic activity; it's a gateway to a world where children with disabilities can explore, grow, and realize their full potential. Through the unwavering support of our community, we continue to make strides, one ride at a time, towards a more inclusive and compassionate world.

Prairie Strides horse circle icon

About Prairie Strides

Prairie Strides Inc. has been making a profound difference in the lives of children with disabilities since 1977 through our adaptive horseback riding program. This innovative program is specifically designed for kids aged 5 to 15 who face a range of challenges, including cerebral palsy, visual impairments, autism, and other developmental disabilities. By harnessing the unique bond between humans and horses, our program provides participants with opportunities for connection, improved balance, physical enhancement, and significant social and emotional growth.


Each session is carefully designed and led by a team of highly trained instructors who possess both the expertise and the empathy required to support these remarkable children. Additionally, our program is reinforced by the dedication of numerous volunteers, whose unwavering commitment ensures that each child receives the individualized attention and support they need.


Our sessions run twice yearly, with each 10-week series held in the spring and fall at West Wind Stables, offering a blend of therapeutic benefits and sheer enjoyment that resonates with the participants and their families.


The impact of our program extends beyond the riding sessions. Parents and caregivers consistently report significant improvements in their children's confidence, social skills, and physical abilities. The ripple effect of these changes often touches their broader family dynamics and school experiences, underscoring the transformative power of our work.


At Prairie Strides, we believe that every child deserves the chance to shine and that disabilities should never limit one's potential. Our adaptive horseback riding program is more than just a therapeutic activity; it's a gateway to a world where children with disabilities can explore, grow, and realize their full potential. Through the unwavering support of our community, we continue to make strides, one ride at a time, towards a more inclusive and compassionate world.

Our Programs

Our innovative program is specially designed for children aged 5 to 15 who face a variety of challenges, including cerebral palsy, visual impairments, autism, and other developmental disabilities. By fostering the unique bond between humans and horses, our program offers participants opportunities for connection, improved balance, physical development, and significant social and emotional growth.

Our Programs

Our innovative program is specially designed for children aged 5 to 15 who face a variety of challenges, including cerebral palsy, visual impairments, autism, and other developmental disabilities. By fostering the unique bond between humans and horses, our program offers participants opportunities for connection, improved balance, physical development, and significant social and emotional growth.

Our Programs

Our innovative program is specially designed for children aged 5 to 15 who face a variety of challenges, including cerebral palsy, visual impairments, autism, and other developmental disabilities. By fostering the unique bond between humans and horses, our program offers participants opportunities for connection, improved balance, physical development, and significant social and emotional growth.

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Each session is thoughtfully crafted and led by a team of highly trained instructors, who bring both expertise and empathy to support each rider. The program is further strengthened by our dedicated volunteers of horse leaders, side walkers, greeters, and barn helpers, whose unwavering commitment ensures each child receives the individualized attention and support they need.


We offer sessions twice yearly, with each 10-week program held in the spring and fall at West Wind Stables. These evening sessions provide a blend of therapeutic benefits and sheer enjoyment, deeply resonating with the participants and their families.

EMAIL FOR RIDER INFORMATION
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Each session is thoughtfully crafted and led by a team of highly trained instructors, who bring both expertise and empathy to support each rider. The program is further strengthened by our dedicated volunteers of horse leaders, side walkers, greeters, and barn helpers, whose unwavering commitment ensures each child receives the individualized attention and support they need.


We offer sessions twice yearly, with each 10-week program held in the spring and fall at West Wind Stables. These evening sessions provide a blend of therapeutic benefits and sheer enjoyment, deeply resonating with the participants and their families.

EMAIL FOR RIDER INFORMATION
A teenage girl wearing a helmet is petting a black horse

Each session is thoughtfully crafted and led by a team of highly trained instructors, who bring both expertise and empathy to support each rider. The program is further strengthened by our dedicated volunteers of horse leaders, side walkers, greeters, and barn helpers, whose unwavering commitment ensures each child receives the individualized attention and support they need.


We offer sessions twice yearly, with each 10-week program held in the spring and fall at West Wind Stables. These evening sessions provide a blend of therapeutic benefits and sheer enjoyment, deeply resonating with the participants and their families.

EMAIL FOR RIDER INFORMATION
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“Over the past four years, Ethan has thrived in the program, eagerly returning to the stables each week. The dedicated volunteers have not only taught him valuable skills but also provided a nurturing environment for his emotional growth. We are immensely grateful for the transformation it has brought to our family.”

- NETA (Ethan's Mom)

Two women and a boy are posing for a picture holding certificates

“Over the past four years, Ethan has thrived in the program, eagerly returning to the stables each week. The dedicated volunteers have not only taught him valuable skills but also provided a nurturing environment for his emotional growth. We are immensely grateful for the transformation it has brought to our family.”

- NETA (Ethan's Mom)

Volunteer With Us

From leading our gentle horses, to walking alongside our riders, every role is essential in crafting unforgettable moments. Our community of more than 50 program volunteers, each with a heart as big as the prairie sky, dedicates their time to ensure every child’s experience is filled with warmth and encouragement. This group includes horse leaders, sidewalkers, barn and arena assistants, activity coordinators, greeters, certified instructors, and therapists.


Our program runs in the Spring and Fall on Monday & Wednesday evenings, at West Wind Stables just south of Winnipeg, near Oak Bluff.


Come join us and be a part of something truly special!

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Volunteer With Us

From leading our gentle horses, to walking alongside our riders, every role is essential in crafting unforgettable moments. Our community of more than 50 program volunteers, each with a heart as big as the prairie sky, dedicates their time to ensure every child’s experience is filled with warmth and encouragement. This group includes horse leaders, sidewalkers, barn and arena assistants, activity coordinators, greeters, certified instructors, and therapists.

Our program runs in the Spring and Fall on Monday & Wednesday evenings, at West Wind Stables just south of Winnipeg, near Oak Bluff.

Come join us and be a part of something truly special!

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP

Volunteer With Us

From leading our gentle horses, to walking alongside our riders, every role is essential in crafting unforgettable moments. Our community of more than 50 program volunteers, each with a heart as big as the prairie sky, dedicates their time to ensure every child’s experience is filled with warmth and encouragement. This group includes horse leaders, sidewalkers, barn and arena assistants, activity coordinators, greeters, certified instructors, and therapists.

Our program runs in the Spring and Fall on Monday & Wednesday evenings, at West Wind Stables just south of Winnipeg, near Oak Bluff.

Come join us and be a part of something truly special!

VOLUNTEER SIGN UP
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“I started volunteering when I began university and over 10 years later I'm still here! Prairie Strides creates a positive, safe space where all are welcome and lots of fun is had. I look forward to every class and can't imagine not being part of future sessions.”

- HEATHER

As a registered charitable organization, Prairie Strides operates solely through the generosity of the community, without any government assistance. Our continued success and ability to impact lives deeply rely on the support we receive from fundraising efforts and donations. This support is critical, allowing us to invest wholeheartedly in every aspect of our work. It enables us to maintain the highest standards of programming and to create a warm, compassionate community where children can thrive.


3 easy ways to donate:

• Mail cheque to Prairie Strides, Inc., at address below

• E-transfer donation to exedir@prairiestrides.com

• Complete the 'Make a Donation' form and submit

Please Donate Today!

CONTACT US

145 Pacific Avenue

Winnipeg, Manitoba  R3B 2Z6

Phone: 204.925.5905

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Your support will make a difference! Consider contributing as little or as much as you can. Every dollar donated goes toward keeping our programs, and Prairie Strides efforts, alive.

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