Upcoming

November 15-16 Jaime Lee Hutchison Memorial 2025 Fall Horse Show & Festival

Come celebrate two joyful days honoring the spirit of Jaime Lee Hutchison, one of our beloved riders whose love for horses, riding, and friendly competition continues to inspire this event.
We’ll be cheering on our incredible riders as they compete for medals both days, showing off the skills and confidence they’ve built throughout our riding sessions. Around the arenas, expect a lively festival atmosphere--silent auction, games, tasty food, and a turn on “Bucky,” our life-like mechanical horse—for a weekend that’s equal parts celebration and community support.
Want to help power the magic?
  • Sponsorships are available to support our riders, horses, and programs.
  • Vote for the Most Valuable Horse!
  • Vendors are welcome--$20 reserves your space for both days.
  • Everyone is encouraged to attend, clap loudly, and make our riders feel like the champions they are.
Mark your calendar, bring your friends, and let’s fill the farm with cheers, high-fives, and all the good vibes for the Jaime Lee Hutchison Memorial Fall 2025 Horse Show & Festival

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The barn aisle is practically buzzing—it’s time for Positive Strides’ semi-annual Vote for Most Valuable Horse contest!
Each vote is $3, and every dollar goes straight toward feeding our hardworking herd. A few have special diets, all of them are getting up there in years, and every single one earns their hay with heart. Voting ends November 16 @ NOON.
VOTE HERE
So… who’s taking the crown this round?
       Pumpkin – retiring this year and deserves a grand send off usually reserved for rock stars and hometown heroes.
       Skipper – rock-solid with a bit of .
      Clacky – small but mighty with a touch of gray.
      Ben – a gentle giant with a steady presence.
      Mandi – our sassy chestnut mare.
      Fred – the new guy, settling in and winning hearts.

Past Events


​November 2  |  5PM - 9PM Dine & Donate at Chipotle Easton


Make dinner do double duty! Order from Chipotle (Easton - 8911 Ocean Gtwy, Easton, MD 21601-7118) 
between 4–8 PM and a portion of sales will support Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding., 

​How to participate (online pickup):
  1. Open the Chipotle app or go to chipotle.com.
  2. Choose Pickup and select the Easton, MD restaurant.
  3. In “Enter a promo code,” type 7VMXNWE and tap Apply.
  4. Pick up your order between 5–9 PM on Nov 2.
    Important: Delivery or third-party apps don’t count; orders must be pickup, placed for the hosting restaurant, and within fundraiser hours. After you apply the code, your cart may show “Fundraiser -$0.01”—that’s normal and confirms it’s tied to our event.
OR Bring a copy of flyer for walk-in orders. Flyer best for printing
OR bring a digital image.


Bring your appetite and help us keep our mission trotting forward. 🐴🌯

October 25  |   10AM - 12PM  Mains for Manes Hobby Horse Show and Fundraiser

Get ready to cheer, laugh, and “neigh” for a good cause: the Mains for Manes Hobby Horse Fundraiser (benefiting Positive Strides) is all set for a playful morning of friendly competition and big community vibes. Get ready to cheer for a great cause—our Mains for Manes Hobby Horse Fundraiser is galloping in with feel-good fun for all ages. We supply the hobby horses, you bring the energy: costumes, friendly competition, and big smiles are all on the program. From a playful jumping course to a high-jump showdown (plus warm coffee, cocoa, and donuts), it’s the kind of morning that reminds you communities can do wonderful things—together.
Date & Time     Saturday, Oct 25, 10:00 AM–12:00 PM       
        Check-in      9:30 AM
         Location      Vintage Family Farms, 4541 Preston Rd, Hurlock, MD 21643
                  Cost       Free family fun; open to all
  We Provide      Hobby horses for all participants
Highlights include:
  • Costume Contest
  • Jumping Course (all ages)
  • High Jump Competition
  • Fall flower trails to walk & ride
  • ​Coffee, cocoa, and donuts available
Sponsorships (Support the mission!)Level - Amount - Availability / Notes
  • Jump Sponsor  $1,500  (5 available) — Jump #1: On Wings of Love and Light
  • Jump Off Contest Sponsor   $1,000   1 available
  • Costume Contest Sponsor.   $500 Reserved — Maribel Taylor-Mattox
  • Friends of Mains for Manes   Any,   Every gift helps!
Contact: [email protected]
​Galloping for good — one hobby horse at a time.
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October 11   |   4PM - 8PM  - Dine & Donate at Chipotle Cambridge, MD

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Make dinner do double duty! Order from Chipotle (Cambridge) between 4–8 PM and a portion of sales will support Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding.
How to participate (online pickup):
  1. Open the Chipotle app or go to chipotle.com.
  2. Choose Pickup and select the Cambridge, MD restaurant.
  3. In “Enter a promo code,” type QXL6HN3 and tap Apply.
  4. Pick up your order between 4–8 PM on Oct 11.
    Important: Delivery or third-party apps don’t count; orders must be pickup, placed for the hosting restaurant, and within fundraiser hours. After you apply the code, your cart may show “Fundraiser -$0.01”—that’s normal and confirms it’s tied to our event.
OR Bring a copy of flyer for walk-in orders, or bring a digital image.
Flyer for Printing

Bring your appetite to help us keep our mission trotting forward.
🐴 🌯

September 30  |  11AM - 8PM - Dine & Donate at Roberto's Pizza

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Let’s raise some dough for Positive Strides! 🍕🐴
Roberto’s Pizza and Italian Restaurant (8168 Elliot Rd, Suite B, Easton, MD 21601) is generously donating a percentage of all day’s earnings to Positive Strides Therapeutic Riding.

How to help:
  • Dine in, order takeout, or DoorDash—it all counts.
  • Tell your friends and bring an appetite.
  • Enjoy those delicious homemade rolls and pizza dough made with the finest Italian ingredients.

Roberto’s has a rich tradition of giving back to our community—join us to support a beloved local business and help our riders thrive at the same time!

August 22 - Positive Strides at WrapAround Maryland Open House

Positive Strides will have a booth at the upcoming WrapAround Maryland Open House scheduled August 22, 2025 from 2-5PM. 

The Open House will be hosted at WrapAround's Mid-Shore Office located 8221 Teal Drive Suite 405, Easton, Maryland.

Our table will have stick horses, games, and fun! We'd love to see you there!
We Have a Favorite Horse Winner! 
To see the final results, visit our News page!
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One of our Grand Champion Sponsors, Gabriel W. Becker riding Pumpkin

​It takes a great deal of planning and resources to bring our horse shows to life—from winner ribbons and certificates, raffle prizes to silent auction items, and more. You can make a difference by becoming a sponsor!
Grand Champion Sponsors 
  • Gabriel W. Becker 
  • Mike & Mary Cottingham
  • Jessie Browne
  • Elissa McGuire
  • Preston Automotive Group 
  • Seaberry Farm
  • Harrington Construction Co 
  • Choptank Equine LLC 
  • Blough's Seafood,
  • Ocean Downs Casino

Blue Ribbon Sponsors
  • Lynn Leibig,
  • William & Barbara Lane 

Red Ribbon Sponsors
  • Joanne & Vincent Fontana
  • Jim & Mary Cantril
  • Dirck & Christy Bartlett
  • Susie Firth
  • Koski Enterprises Inc 

Yellow Ribbon Sponsors
  • Kathy Marinucci
  • Suzanne Collier-WJC Properties
  • Dr. & Mrs. John Pannone
  • Becky Willoughby in Loving Memory of Lucky

Jaime Lee Hutchison Memorial 2025 Spring Horse Show & Festival

Join us on June 14-15, 2025 from 10 am to 2 pm to celebrate the accomplishments of our riders with two days of festivities.

We host this show in fond memory of Jaime Lee Hutchison, one of our riders. Jaime loved horses, riding, and competing in shows and will continue to be with us in our hearts as we celebrate our riders.

We have expanded this event to two days and have games and vendors to create a wonderful festival and fundraising event for our program riders and horses. We offer sponsorship options for anyone interested in supporting our program.

The highlight of this event is our riders, who will be competing each day for medals. These horse shows are a wonderful way for our riders to showcase all the amazing progress they have made during our spring and fall riding sessions.

In addition to our horse show, there will be a silent auction, games, food, a chance to ride our life-like horse, Bucky, and lots of fun!

Vendors are also welcome to reserve a space for $20 for both days. The public is encouraged to attend to support our riders, horses and program. Our riders love hearing cheers and applause!
Other Sponsors, In Kind
  • Thomas Lane
  • Tempi Design Studio
  • Frank Milby
  • Courtney Phelps
  • Richard Kimball
  • Butterfly Boutique
  • Sherry Roeder

2025 Spring Classic Bike Ride & Fundraiser

Over 300 cyclists are expected to converge on the town of Easton, MD to participate in a 25, 50 or 62-mile ride along some of the most scenic routes in Talbot County.

Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: Packet pickup at 8 am
Location: Easton High School, 723 Mecklenberg Avenue, Easton, MD.

It's a fully supported event featuring three rest stops loaded with our famous homemade baked goods as well as typical rest stop fare. Our delicious, award-winning cream of crab soup awaits you at the end of the ride. A food truck will provide additional lunch options for purchase.

​The event will take place rain or shine. Hope to see you there!!


Sponsors

Platinum ($1500)
* Brandon Becker
* Mid Atlantic Truck & Equipment
* Out of the Fire
Silver ($500)
* Choptank Equine LLC
* Chesapeake Landing
* Underground Unlimited
Composite Yachts
* Solid Tops
Bronze ($250)
* Emily Bee ($300)
* Meoli Companies / McDonald's
* Llandaff Family Foundation
* Nagel Farm Service
* Easton Utilities
* Moore Funeral Home
* Janet Gillespie
*Michael & Billy Malles
Patron ($100)
* Virginia Sappington ($150)
* Robert & Cecilia Noble ($150)
* Total Home Performance ($150)
* Cianci Chiropractic Center
* Christine Dayton Architect
* Mark & Teresa Serio
* Arlene Lagattuta
* Katherine Gilson
* David & Bonnie Bradley
* Tidewater Physical Therapy
* MidShore Veterinary Service
Supporter ($50)
* Farm Creek Insurance
* Eugene & May Ruth Higgs
* Howard Williams
* Deborah Urry
Other ($35)
* William Shettle

Jaime Lee Hutchison Memorial Fall Horse Show & Festival

November 16 and 17, 2024 from 10 am to 2 pm was our Fall Horse Show to celebrate the accomplishments of our riders and enjoy two days of festivities.

We host this show in fond memory of Jaime Lee Hutchison, one of our riders. Jaime loved horses, riding, and competing in shows and will continue to be with us in our hearts as we celebrate our riders.

We have expanded this event to two days and have games and vendors to create a wonderful festival and fundraising event for our program riders and horses. We offer many sponsorship levels for anyone interested in supporting our program.

The highlight of this event is our riders, who will be competing each day for medals. These horse shows are a wonderful way for our riders to showcase all the amazing progress they have made during our spring and fall riding sessions.

In addition to our horse show, there will be a silent auction, games, food, a chance to ride our life-like horse, Bucky, and lots of fun! Vendors are also welcome to reserve a space for $20 for both days. The public is encouraged to attend to support our riders, horses and program. Our riders love hearing cheers and applause!

For more information regarding sponsoring, donating or reserving a vendor spot contact Kim at [email protected].