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Making Strides Foundation

Outpatient OT, SLP services & adaptive riding utilizing equine movement & the natural environment

11/27/2025

🍁 Happy Thanksgiving from Making Strides! 🧡

Today, we pause with full hearts to express our deepest gratitude to everyone who makes our mission possible.

To our incredible families, thank you for trusting us and sharing your journeys with us.
To our generous supporters, your kindness fuels every stride forward.
To our dedicated volunteers, your time, care, and compassion make all the difference.
To our committed board and staff, thank you for leading, serving and showing up every single day.
To our amazing veterinarians and farriers, we’re grateful for the expertise and care you give our herd.
And to the entire Making Strides community, thank you for believing in the power of connection, confidence and growth.

Wishing you a warm, joyful, and peaceful Thanksgiving. 🦃✨
We are grateful for you—today and every day.

11/25/2025

📅 One Week Until GivingTuesday!

We’re just one week away from the start of our GivingTuesday campaign (December 2–9), and we can’t wait to kick things off! 💙🐴

GivingTuesday is an opportunity for our community to come together and support the programs that help children and young adults of all abilities learn, grow and connect through equine-assisted activities.

Your generosity ensures:
✨ Adaptive riding lessons
✨ Speech & occupational therapy sessions
✨ Inclusive workshops
✨ Care for our incredible therapy horses
✨ Access for families who rely on our services

Stay tuned for ways you can join us next week—every gift, every share and every act of support makes a meaningful difference.

Let’s make strides together this GivingTuesday. 💛

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11/18/2025

We’re on break now until December 1! ❄️🐴

Our herd is enjoying a much-needed rest, and our staff is gearing up for the winter semester along with some exciting fundraisers and events on the horizon.

Adaptive riding lessons and EAL sessions will resume the week of December 1, while therapy sessions remain on break until spring.

This fall, we also made an important improvement to welcome families more safely and comfortably: our former gravel parking lot is now fully paved, featuring a handicap-accessible space and six designated parking spots for clients and their families. Check it out!

We can’t wait to see everyone back at the barn soon!

11/14/2025

🎉 Registration & Sponsorships Are NOW OPEN! 🤠✨

Get ready for an unforgettable night — Making Strides Foundation's 3rd Annual Cowboy Prom Gala returns on Saturday, February 21, 2026! Join us for an evening of food, fun, dancing, and community impact as we support the Making Strides Foundation’s therapy and adaptive riding programs.

🎟️ General Admission Tickets Include:
• Hors d’oeuvres & buffet dinner
• Complimentary drink
• Music & dancing
• Silent auction & raffles

🌟 Sponsorships Include:
• VIP tickets with exclusive perks
• Recognition in event materials
• Program ad opportunities & more

Whether you’re attending or sponsoring, you’ll be helping make a life-changing difference for children and young adults with disabilities.

📲 Register or become a sponsor today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-cowboy-prom-gala

11/13/2025

❄️ Colder weather is here — time to bundle up in style! ❄️

Our Making Strides Winter Apparel Fundraiser is officially live! Shop cozy hoodies, warm layers, and cold-weather favorites while supporting inclusive equine-assisted programs.

🛍️ Shop Now: https://makingstrides2025wintercollection.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Shipping & Pick-Up Options:
1️⃣ Pick up at the Making Strides barn — FREE
Jill will grab orders from Big Frog periodically and have them waiting for your next visit. (This option may take a little longer!)

2️⃣ Pick up at Big Frog Custom T-Shirts & More (Greensburg) — FREE
They’ll call you when your order is ready.

3️⃣ Ship to your door — Standard shipping rates apply.

Stay warm, look great and support a mission that makes a real difference. 💙🐴
Thank you for shopping with purpose this season!

11/11/2025

Honoring All Who Served 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to thank the brave men and women who have served our country with courage, dedication and sacrifice. Your commitment protects our freedoms and strengthens our communities every day.

To all veterans and military families — we are deeply grateful.
Thank you for your service.

11/10/2025

Mark your calendars for our 4th Annual Summer Showcase Charity Horse Show at the Westmoreland County Fairgrounds in Greensburg! This family-friendly event features competitive riding classes, a student competition, concessions, vendors and more—all in support of our mission to provide inclusive equine-assisted services for children and young adults with disabilities. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months!

11/03/2025

Even our therapists spend time in the saddle! Understanding the movement, rhythm and feel of our therapy horses helps guide how we support each rider’s goals.

10/31/2025

Wishing everyone a fun and safe Halloween filled with pumpkins, laughter, and maybe a few horsey treats! 🐴🧡

10/29/2025

Purr-fect therapy helper on duty! 🐱 Even the farm cats lend a helping paw in our therapy sessions 💙

10/28/2025

We're thrilled to announce that our therapy horse, Wheezy, and her talented rider, Autumn, recently competed at the State 4H Horse Show in Harrisburg last weekend!

Wheezy and Autumn participated in three Equestrians With Disabilities (EWD) riding events, earning impressive third, fourth, and sixth-place ribbons. Jill facilitated Autumn’s rides, with Rayna providing excellent assistance throughout the weekend. Additionally, Adele, a boarded horse at our stable, and her rider achieved Reserve Champion in their event! It was a fantastic weekend for everyone involved, and we are incredibly proud of our girls and all of Westmoreland County. We're already looking forward to next year's show!

10/26/2025

🐴 We’re Looking for Volunteers!

Do you love horses? Enjoy helping others? Come join our herd at Making Strides Foundation! 💙

We’re looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with:
✨ Leading or side walking during client sessions
✨ Helping with camps and workshops
✨ Lending a hand at community events
✨ Keeping our barn a welcoming space for all

No horse experience? No problem — we provide all the training you’ll need!

Your time and energy make a real difference in the lives of children and young adults with disabilities. Together, we make strides — one hoofbeat at a time.

📩 Interested? Email jillian@makingstridesfoundation.org
to learn more or get started!

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Pittsburgh, PA

Opening Hours

Tuesday	11am - 8pm
Wednesday	11am - 8pm
Thursday	11am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 12pm

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+14126397269

Website

http://www.makingstridesfoundation.org/

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