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2023 Fall Therapeutic Riding SessionOur Fall Session begins the week of Sept. 11. Our numbers continue to grow and we need 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.
We still have times open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for anyone who wants to get involved. You do not need to have any horse experience to volunteer! Please reach out to Kim Thomas at positivestridesed@gmail.com. Please help if you can. We promise you will always end a day at the farm with a smile on your face and a happy heart! Visit our Services page for more information about all of our programs. |
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2023 Spring Classic Bike Tour / FundraiserMark your calendars for Saturday, April 15, 2023, for our 10th Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour and Fundraiser.
Shore Boys famous cream of crab soup, homemade treats and friendly volunteers await you. Participate in fully-supported 25, 50 or 62-mile rides along some of the most scenic routes in Talbot County, MD. This year, we start and end at Easton High School (not the Middle School). Register: https://tinyurl.com/ps2023SpringClassic Volunteer: www.positivestridescenter.org/volunteer.html Donate: www.positivestridescenter.org/donate.html Please save the date and spread the word! This is our biggest fundraiser of the year! |
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Color My Canvas to Benefit Horses and RidersJoin us for a fun painting event with Kim Hopkins Thomas, Executive Director of Positive Strides! You will be guided step-by-step by artist Sarah Hutchison Focht in painting the therapy horse of your choice on canvas. Please indicate when you RSVP which horse you would like to paint: Pumpkin, Lucky, Clacky, Skipper, Bella or Rudy.
Date and Time: Friday, December 2, 2022 at 6 pm Donation: $65 Location: Studio One Three, 15101 Oakland Road, Goldsboro, MD RSVP To: LeeAnn Hutchison alhutchison88@gmail.com 443-786-8564 (text) 410-745-2476 (landline) Please bring your favorite snack or hors d’oeuvre and drink. |
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Giving Tuesday - Scholarship FundMARK YOUR CALENDARS: We are participating in the Mid-Shore Community Foundation’s 24-hour online Mid-Shore Gives on Nov 29, 2022. We are raising money to help fund scholarships for our riders who need financial assistance to participate in our programs.
Click on the link below to participate on Nov 29. www.midshoregives.org/organizations/positive-strides-inc Please share the link with your network of family, friends and colleagues. Any amount helps! Our heartfelt thanks!! |
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Fall Memorial Horse ShowSaturday, November 19, 2022
9:00 am - 2:00 pm Timber Grove Farm, home of Positive Strides, 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 Fall session. Riders will compete in an equitation class and jumping class. A recognition ceremony will be held late morning to early afternoon. The public is invited to attend and support our riders at no charge. Donations are appreciated. Food will be available for purchase on site. For more information, read our press release. |
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2022 Fall Therapeutic Riding SessionOur Fall Session runs from Tuesday, Sep 13 through the week of Nov 15, 2022 at Timber Grove Farm, home of Positive Strides in Preston (map)
Our numbers continue to grow and we need 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. We still have times open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for anyone who wants to get involved. You do not need to have any horse experience to volunteer! Please reach out to Lynn Leibig at positivestridesvc@gmail.com. Visit our Services page for more information about all of our programs. |
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Join Our Fall Festival CelebrationJoin us for an old-fashioned Fall Festival to help us celebrate 40 years serving the special needs of children and adults on the mid-shore.
Date: Saturday, October 15, 2022 (Rain date: Oct 16) Time: Noon to 4 pm Location: Timber Grove Farm, 6292 Statum Road in Preston, Maryland. Spend the afternoon with your family and friends while enjoying live music by Down the Road. Play games like horseshoes and corn hole. Ride Bucky, the mechanical horse that won’t buck you off! There will be face painting and rock painting for kids and adults. Festival foods and drinks will be offered for purchase. Try your chance to win a Smith Island cake. Several local artisans and craft vendors will be represented and selling their wares. Come join the fun! Entry and parking are free. |
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Spring Memorial Horse ShowSaturday, June 11, 2022
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. Riders will compete in an equitation class and jumping class. A recognition ceremony will be held late morning to early afternoon. The public is invited to attend and support our riders at no charge. Donations are appreciated. Food will be available for purchase on site. For more information, read our press release. |
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Color My Canvas to Benefit Horses and RidersJoin us for a fun painting event with Kim Hopkins Thomas, Executive Director of Positive Strides! You will be guided step-by-step by artist Sarah Hutchison Focht in painting the therapy horse of your choice on canvas. Please indicate when you RSVP which horse you would like to paint.
Date and Time: Friday, July 1, 2022 at 6 pm Donation: $65 Location: Studio One Three, 15101 Oakland Road, Goldsboro, MD RSVP To: LeeAnn Hutchison alhutchison88@gmail.com 443-786-8564 (text) 410-745-2476 (landline) Please bring your favorite snack or hors d’oeuvre and drink. |
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2022 Spring Therapeutic Riding Session
Tuesday, April 11 through the week of June 13
Timber Grove Farm in Preston (map) We have riders on Tuesday mornings and afternoons, Wednesday mornings, and Thursday mornings and afternoons . 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. |
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2022 Spring Classic Thank YouThank you to everyone who participated in the Positive Strides' 2022 Spring Classic Bike Ride. Your support of this event helps further the mission of Positive Strides. On behalf of the many people you have helped, we are forever grateful!
A BIG shoutout to our Spring Classic Committee for planning, organizing and implementing our cycling fundraiser on Saturday. On behalf of Positive Strides, thank you Bernie, Jean, Jeanie, Karen, Kim, Mary, Meg, Sandy, Sarah, Tara and Theresa! Also, thanks to the numerous volunteers who baked goodies for the riders, set up the courses, manned registration and the rest stops, helped serve lunch and more. We couldn't have done it without you!! You'll find a photo album with additional photos on our Facebook page. |
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2022 Spring Classic SponsorsWe are very excited to be hosting the 9th Annual Spring Classic Bike Tour on April 9th. Our volunteers are working hard to make this year's ride the best ever, but we couldn't host this event without the generous support of the people and organizations in the communities where we serve.
We are very grateful to our sponsors! Thank you for helping us with our mission to build confidence, self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment for children and adults with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. |
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2022 Spring Classic Bike ChallengeCome for the crab soup, stay for the scenic ride!
Shore Boys famous cream of crab soup, homemade treats and friendly volunteers await you in Talbot County, Maryland where you’ll find some of the most scenic roadways and water views on the Easton Shore. Saturday, April 9, 2022 Pick up packets at 8:00 am Easton Middle School (map) Fee: $55 Come support our biggest fundraiser of the year. Register: 2022 Spring Classic Bike Challenge Volunteer: www.positivestridescenter.org/volunteer.html Donate: www.positivestridescenter.org/donate.html For more information, read our press release. |
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2022 Winter SessionOur Winter Session is underway on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Three weeks in January and three weeks in March.
We'll be utilizing both our outdoor and indoor arenas depending on the weather. We still have a variety of days and times open for anyone who wants to get involved. You do not need to have any horse experience to volunteer! Please email positivestridesed@gmail.com or call 443-239-4953 for more information. |
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2021 Fall SessionTuesday, Sep 14 through the week of Nov 15, 2021
Timber Grove Farm in Preston (map) Therapeutic Riding: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays Our Fall Session is underway! It's great to see so many riders participating. We've missed them!! A big thanks to our volunteers. We can't do it without you!! 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. We still have a variety of days and times open for anyone who wants to get involved. You do not need to have any horse experience to volunteer! Please email positivestridesed@gmail.com or call 443-239-4953 for more information. Visit our Services page for more information about all of our programs. |
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2021 Spring Classic Bike Challenge Goes Virtual During the Month of MayWe are excited to announce that the Spring Classic Bike Challenge is going virtual this year. This means that you have the ability to ride anytime, anywhere you would like, and still support our cause!
Ride between May 1, 2021 and May 31, 2021 and log your miles as you go. You don't have to do all the mileage in one day, so this is a great way to push yourself and achieve a larger goal! Click here to register to ride your bike, e-bike, stationary bike, or wheelchair in our virtual bike ride. We will send everyone who registers a tee shirt with our awesome new bike pony logo and a Positive Strides face mask. While you're there you may order one of our festive bike jerseys pictured here. Want a REAL challenge? Over the course of 31 days we have distances everywhere from 31 miles (ride a mile a day), all the way up to the Ultimate Challenge of 1000 miles in 31 days. Ride as much, or as little, as you like and the system will keep track of what you log for you! Want to make a larger impact for the Positive Strides program? Consider fundraising to support our cause! You can even link a Facebook Fundraiser right to your profile! We hope that you will join us, even if it is virtually, and get some miles on your bike for a worthy cause! |
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CANCELED: 2020 Spring Classic Bike TourSaturday, April 18, 2020
CANCELED! The Spring Classic Bike Tour scheduled for April 18th has regrettably been canceled due to precautions around COVID-19. As you can imagine, this is a real blow to the program, as the Bike Tour is our biggest fundraiser. The Bike Committee will be meeting (virtually) to iron out the details of refunds, so if you have already registered, please stay tuned, we will have that information for you as soon as possible. In the meantime, stay healthy and maintain that social distance. We look forward to seeing you next year. Support our biggest fundraiser of the year. Donate: www.positivestridescenter.org/donate.html |
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Fall Fest Horse ShowSaturday, 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. |
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2019 Fall SessionTuesday, 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. |
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Live Harness Racing FundraiserJuly 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 |
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2019 Summer SessionTuesday, 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. |
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Spring Memorial Horse ShowSaturday, 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.” |
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Volunteer Opportunity FairFriday, 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. |
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7th Annual Spring Classic Bike TourSaturday, 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 For more information, read our press release. |
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2019 Spring Therapeutic Riding SessionTuesday, 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. |
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