Our Mission
We strive to build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment for individuals with physical, cognitive and emotional needs by utilizing equine-assisted activities and therapies. We have been providing these services to residents of the Eastern Shore since 1981.
Our Management Team
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OUR STAFF
Kim Hopkins, Executive Director Ashley Hopkins, Equine Manager Mike Jordan, Bookkeeper Merry Skirka, Volunteer Coordinator Karen Weber-Millstein, Marketing / Webmaster |
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Our Horses
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Our horses are the single most important part of our therapy programs. They work hard every day to help our riders achieve their goals. We are a member of the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH) and adhere to their high standards for horse care. Between our staff and board members, we have several decades of horsemanship experience.
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You can make a difference.
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ClackyI need a sponsor.
Clacky is tall, dark and handsome! He came to us from our equine dentist whose daughter rode Clacky on trail rides when she was only seven years old. He has been used in other therapeutic riding programs and has great experience with riders who need extra care and patience. |
DaisyI need a sponsor.
Daisy is a 16.2 hand Percheron mare who came to us from a local farm where she gave carriage rides. She has been a wonderful addition to our program and is already a favorite among our riders. |
LuckyI need a sponsor.
Lucky joined Positive Strides and our therapeutic riding program in 2021. He is a handsome, grey elderly man who is a walking, trotting superstar! Lucky loves to be groomed and loves attention. We feel very "lucky" to have him on our team. |
PumpkinBecker Family - Bronze Sponsor
Pumpkin is as sweet as pumpkin pie with a dollop of whip cream on top! He's a Quarter Horse in his early twenties. He came to us from a family where he was a guest horse for fox hunting. Pumpkin is very comfortable to ride and has a great personality. |
RudyOcean City Downs - Gold Sponsor
Rudy is a Positive Strides' program favorite. He's a Quarter Horse in his mid-teens. In his younger years, he competed in barrel races and rode a lot of trails, including on the Gettysburg Battlefields. Rudy's definitely a lover, not a fighter. |
SkipperI need a sponsor.
Skipper is a quarter horse that is one of our program rock stars. He came from a large riding stable near Washington, DC and semi retired to the Eastern Shore to help our riders gain self confidence and independence! We are so pleased to have him in our farm family! |
Our PartnersPositive Strides partners with many great organizations on the Eastern Shore who provide services, financial support, expertise, materials and more. Thank you to all of our partners!
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