Fall Fest Horse Show

Saturday, Nov 16, 2019
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Timber Grove Farm in Preston (map)

Positive Strides is proud to present the Jamie Lee Hutchison Memorial Horse Show.

9:00 am: Ribbon cutting by the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce
9:30 am: Positive Strides' riders compete in group and individual classes
Noon: Rider recognition ceremony begins

The public is invited to attend free of charge. Food will be available to purchase on site. Donations are welcomed and appreciated.

2019 Fall Session

Tuesday, Sep 17 through the week of Nov 19, 2019
Timber Grove Farm in Preston (map)

Therapeutic Riding: Tuesdays, Wednesdays,  Thursdays
CATCH Riders: Saturdays

We have a busy fall session that includes multiple programs. As usual, we need lots of volunteers to groom and tack horses, lead horses, sidewalk with riders, and help with the many other activities involved with operating our therapeutic riding programs. If you are interested in volunteering, see contact information and how to apply on our Volunteer page.

​Visit our Services page for more information about all of our programs.

​Live Harness Racing Fundraiser

July 1, 3, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17, 18, 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, 31, 2019
6:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Ocean Downs Casino and Racetrack (map)

Join us at Ocean Downs Racetrack for a fun evening of live harness racing. Support Positive Strides by buying raffle tickets at our table for a chance to win a car at the end of the racing season. Post time: 7:05 pm

2019 Summer Session

Tuesday, June 25 through the week of Aug 6, 2019
Timber Grove Farm in Preston (map)

Therapeutic Riding: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Horse Hands: Wednesdays and Thursdays
CATCH Riders: Saturdays

We have a busy summer session that includes multiple programs. We are excited to launch Horse Hands, a vocational training program for individuals with special needs who wish to work in a horse or farm-related field. 

​Visit our Services page for more information about all of our programs.

Spring Memorial Horse Show

Saturday, June 8, 2019
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Timber Grove Farm in Preston (map)

Mark your calendar! Positive Strides will be hosting the Jaime Lee Hutchison Memorial Horse Show to showcase the wonderful work our riders have accomplished during the Spring session.

The series is held in loving memory of Jaime Hutchison who tragically lost her battle with cancer in 2017. “She was truly one of our special riders,” said Kim Hopkins, Executive Director of Positive Strides. “She taught everyone how to live and love in the moment.”

Volunteer Opportunity Fair

Friday, May 3, 2019
10:00 am - noon
Easton Club East, Easton, MD

Are you looking for a meaningful volunteer opportunity? Do you know someone who wants to make a difference in our community? ​

Join our team! We rely heavily on volunteers to support programs and community outreach. This takes many different forms: from hands-on during sessions, to promoting Positive Strides at local events, to organizing and running fundraising efforts. We wouldn’t be able to operate and grow without the help and dedication of our volunteers. No prior experience needed.

7th Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour

Saturday, April 13, 2019
Pick up packets at 8:00 am
Easton Middle School (map)

Come support our biggest fundraiser of the year.
Register: tinyurl.com/TSR2019SpringClassic
Volunteer: www.positivestridescenter.org/volunteer.html
Donate: www.positivestridescenter.org/donate.html
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For more information, read our press release.

2019 Spring Therapeutic Riding Session

Tuesday, April 9 through the week of June 11
Timber Grove Farm in Preston (map)

We will have riders on Tuesday mornings and afternoons, Wednesday mornings, Thursday mornings and early afternoons and Saturday mornings. Volunteers select the day and time period, morning and/or afternoon, which best fits their schedule. As usual, we need lots of volunteers to groom and tack horses, lead horses, sidewalk with riders, and help with the many other activities involved with operating our therapeutic riding programs. If you are interested in volunteering, see contact information and how to apply on our Volunteer page.