Make A Difference

As a nonprofit, we depend on the incredible generosity of donors and sponsors, and volunteers to keep our mission going strong. Since 1981, your support has helped us serve some of the most vulnerable individuals on the Eastern Shore—and we are deeply grateful. You make a real difference. Please consider continuing that impact by donating or volunteering today.

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Deck the Halls and Support Positive Strides

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This holiday season, you can bring the fresh fragrance of evergreens into your home while helping Positive Strides continue our mission! We’ve partnered with Sherwood Forest Farms to offer beautiful holiday greens that make perfect decorations and gifts.
  • Local Pickup at the Farm – 3 popular items will be available for pickup right here at Positive Strides.
  • Direct-Ship Items – Additional selections can be shipped straight to your friends, family, or even your own front door.
🌟 Ordering is open now — no need to wait to get into the holiday spirit!
Every purchase supports our riders, our hardworking horses, our life-changing programs, and the ongoing care of our farm. Your holiday decorations will not only brighten your home but also help keep our mission alive.
✨ Support Positive Strides today by shopping through our fundraiser link:  sherwoodfundraiser.com/positivestrides
Together, we can deck the halls and keep hope growing strong at Positive Strides!

What Our Clients Are Saying

"I have been taking my grandson, Forrest, to Talbot Special Riders  (now Positive Strides) since January 2018. Each week, he seems to be improving in his riding habits and his overall attitude towards life. I have asked Forrest about his riding and how it makes him feel. He told me that when he is riding, it makes him feel free and in control of his emotions, and that he is beginning to feel important because he is doing something important and by himself for a change."  --L. A. Dunton

A Pathway to Healing

Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding Center was founded in 1981 by Jessie Browne, Sandy King, Kathy Stoddard, and Vonnie Rust in order to combine their passions for horses and helping people. It was known as Talbot Special Riders for many years and served a small group of riders with special needs in the Talbot County area. As the need for equine-assisted activities and therapies grew, the organization grew to serve adults and children in Caroline, Dorchester, Queen Anne’s and Talbot counties.

While much has changed in the last 40+ years, Positive Strides continues to work hard to create a pathway to healing for some of the most vulnerable people in our community. That will never change.