Making Strides Foundation

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

Behind every major program and milestone is a community of generosity.We’re proud to recognize our Champion Partners—bus...
05/04/2026

Behind every major program and milestone is a community of generosity.

We’re proud to recognize our Champion Partners—businesses and individuals whose generosity helps power our mission. Your support, alongside the many who give their time and in-kind donations, makes our work possible each and every day.

💙 View the full list of our Champion Partners and help us celebrate their impact: www.makingstridesfoundation.org/champion-partners

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month — a time to celebrate the power of communication and the impact of speech ...
05/01/2026

May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month — a time to celebrate the power of communication and the impact of speech therapy.

Speech-language pathologists help people find their voice, build confidence, and connect with the world around them. From first words to recovery after injury, their work changes lives every day.

We are so lucky to have two amazing speech therapists at Making Strides—Ms. Cassy and Kelsey! So this month, here’s to the professionals who make communication possible—and to every voice that deserves to be heard.

🏅🐎 What a day at Pony Olympics!This month's Pony Olympics Workshop was filled with smiles, laughter and so many fun mome...
04/29/2026

🏅🐎 What a day at Pony Olympics!

This month's Pony Olympics Workshop was filled with smiles, laughter and so many fun moments. From navigating the obstacle course to celebrating in the “Winner’s Circle,” every participant showed determination, creativity and teamwork.

Thank you to all the families who joined us—we had so much fun cheering everyone on!

➡️ Next up: Our Horse Sense Workshop on May 30th for ages 12–14—learn more about this workshop and more at www.makingstridesfoundation.org/workshops!

We can’t wait to see you back at the farm!

You’ll often see something a little different at Making Strides—no saddle required. 🐴Unmounted or “groundwork” activitie...
04/26/2026

You’ll often see something a little different at Making Strides—no saddle required. 🐴
Unmounted or “groundwork” activities are a meaningful part of what we do, and they’re woven throughout many of our programs—from equine-assisted learning sessions to workshops, camps and even traditional lesson time.

While participants build skills like grooming, leading and connecting with our horses, they’re also gaining so much more. Groundwork helps them develop confidence, communication and trust as they learn to guide a horse using their voice and body language. It strengthens coordination, balance and motor planning in a natural, engaging way, while also encouraging patience, emotional awareness and problem-solving.

These experiences create a calm, supportive environment where each child can grow at their own pace. Sometimes the most powerful progress happens with two feet on the ground. 💛

Learn more about our services: https://www.makingstridesfoundation.org/ourservices

Happy Volunteer Week! 💙As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of th...
04/24/2026

Happy Volunteer Week! 💙

As National Volunteer Week comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of the incredible volunteers at Making Strides Foundation.

Your time, energy, and dedication are what make our programs possible. Whether you’re supporting sessions, helping behind the scenes, or jumping in wherever needed, you are the reason everything runs so smoothly—and feels like a well-oiled machine.

We are so grateful for each of you and the impact you make every day. We’re also proud to be recognized in the community as one of the Best Places to Volunteer in Best of Westmoreland County 2025, which is a reflection of the amazing people who give their time here.

And there’s always room for more in our volunteer herd! We are continually welcoming new volunteers who want to get involved and make a difference.

Learn more and sign up here: https://www.makingstridesfoundation.org/volunteer

Thank you for all you do 💙

A small reminder, with big appreciation 💙Voting for Best of Westmoreland County wraps up today at 5 PM. If you’ve alread...
04/22/2026

A small reminder, with big appreciation 💙

Voting for Best of Westmoreland County wraps up today at 5 PM. If you’ve already voted or shared, thank you — it truly means a lot.

We’re grateful to continue sharing our mission and making strides together with this community. 🐴

🗳 https://bestofwestmorelandcounty.com

Partner with purpose 🤝Sponsoring the 4th Annual Summer Showcase Charity Horse Show is more than visibility—it’s impact. ...
04/21/2026

Partner with purpose 🤝

Sponsoring the 4th Annual Summer Showcase Charity Horse Show is more than visibility—it’s impact.

Your support helps fund:
🏅 Classes & awards
🐴 Horse care & programming
💙 Life-changing services for individuals with disabilities

Multiple sponsorship levels available for businesses and individuals

⏰ Sponsorship deadline: June 19

Join us in making a difference.
-Sign up online here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/4th-annual-charity-horse-show-sponsorships
-Download the sponsorship packet here:https://98e23e1c-a0d8-4e72-ab56-aafdf78d369b.filesusr.com/ugd/31aaa3_5055d3ece9c846c5856c4d9adf2945bd.pdf

🐴📖 Horse Powered Reading® is off to a great start!With the help of Little Buddy (“LB”) and Apple Jack, students jumped r...
04/20/2026

🐴📖 Horse Powered Reading® is off to a great start!

With the help of Little Buddy (“LB”) and Apple Jack, students jumped right into hands-on learning—connecting with their “books” (horses), building their own Road to Reading and exploring what it means to be a strong reader.

They wrapped up the day by creating journals and sharing their interests, setting the stage for meaningful learning in the sessions ahead.

We can’t wait to watch their confidence and skills grow!

If you feel called to support, we’d appreciate your vote 💙We’ve been nominated for Best of Westmoreland County and while...
04/18/2026

If you feel called to support, we’d appreciate your vote 💙

We’ve been nominated for Best of Westmoreland County and while awards aren’t why we do this work, it does help bring more visibility to our mission.

🗳 Vote once per day through April 22 at 5 PM: https://bestofwestmorelandcounty.com

📍 Services → Non-Profit Organization → Making Strides Foundation
📍 Activities and Entertainment → Place to Volunteer → Making Strides Foundation
📍 Medical → Speech Therapy → Making Strides Foundation

Thank you for being part of what we do! 🐴✨

Join Making Strides Foundation for our Horse Sense Workshop, an engaging, hands-on experience designed to help participa...
04/16/2026

Join Making Strides Foundation for our Horse Sense Workshop, an engaging, hands-on experience designed to help participants learn all about horses in a fun and inclusive environment!

Led by our experienced team, this interactive session offers:
🐎 Horse meet & greet + barn tour and safety basics
🩺 “First aid” station—learn how to wrap legs and care for minor injuries
🧩 Labeling parts of a horse
🎨 Creative craft to wrap up the day

Through learning and exploration, participants will:
✅ Build knowledge and confidence around horses
✅ Develop responsibility and hands-on care skills
✅ Engage in teamwork and interactive learning

🌟 Ages 12-14 | All abilities welcome!

📅 Workshop Schedule:
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM

We can’t wait to learn and explore with you! 💛🐴

✨ Spots are limited! Learn more and register today here: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/weekend-workshop-horse-sense.

🌱🐴 Spring is Here—and So Is Our Busy Season!As the barn comes back to life with lessons, programs and smiling riders, ou...
04/14/2026

🌱🐴 Spring is Here—and So Is Our Busy Season!

As the barn comes back to life with lessons, programs and smiling riders, our need for supplies grows too. From grooming tools to program materials, every item on our Amazon Wishlist helps keep things running smoothly during this active time of year.

If you’re looking for a simple way to support our riders and horses this spring, consider sending an item our way—it ships directly to us and makes an immediate impact.

Shop our wishlist here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/16BAT5XZ80KEV/ref=hz_ls_biz_ex?fbclid=IwAR01WK9AfOHFqzOEb4-s1KF1-8VNQ1FTccxVEOfCV_8VHxS-mdnLuDACQEw

Thank you for helping us keep things moving as we head into a season full of growth, connection and big strides. 🌼🐎

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Pittsburgh, PA

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

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+14126397269

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