Special Strides

Special Strides is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives one stride at a time. and fundraising.

Special Strides provides physical and occupational therapy, therapeutic riding, therapeutic driving, and equine facilitated learning in a natural setting on 200 acre Congress Hill Farm. Utilizing the motion and emotion of the horse the therapists are able to make functional changes and improve overall quality of life. Our riding and driving instructors teach riding skills and horsemanship utilizin

g teaching techniques specific to each individual. Special Strides has an active volunteer program for individuals over the age of 14 who would like to give back to their community throug horse leading,sidewalking. Special Strides is also dedicated to education as a clinical education site for PT and OT programs throughout the country, mentorship of riding instructor candidates, mentorship of new therapists interested in adding hippotherapy treatment principles into their therapy regime.

09/02/2026

You’re Invited!
Special Strides presents
The Mane Event
Annual Barn Gala

Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 6:30PM
Congress Hill Farm

Celebrate the Year of the Horse with
A Live Show - Experience the Majesty of the Horse
Fund-a-Child | Basket Auction

REGISTRATION
RSVP BY OCTOBER 5TH
pre-registration required

EVENT TICKET - $300 PER PERSON
includes dinner, entertainment, and
one entry into the Grand Prize Drawing

TABLE PACKAGE - $2800
includes event tickets for 10 people

ONLINE AUCTION
opens October 10th
closes October 17th at 9:00pm

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ATTEND
please register to participate
in the online auction, Fund-A-Child,
or to make a donation

TO PURCHASE TICKETS &
REGISTER FOR THE AUCTION
www.specialstridesgala26.wedoauctions.com or visit the link in our bio

08/21/2026

Words from Adrienne…

“At first I was doing horseback. Then as I got older I kind of fell into a little depression. And I saw that me grooming horses, me taking care of them, me making them feel better, made me feel better. I started to be more comfortable with doing ground work.

“Self advocating for myself is a huge thing as well. Me speaking up for myself, me saying how I feel without being afraid to possibly disappoint someone.

“I was not in the greatest of shape starting here. But as time has grown, my roots are strengthening and I'm able to do things that not a lot of people thought I could do.”

Image description: A woman with a ponytail and partially shaved head (Adrienne) holding and petting a white horse (Snowy) in the Special Strides indoor arena.

08/14/2026

Milo needs your help!

Recently, Milo, who has done so much for so many, has been losing weight and feeling very sleepy. He is not his sure-footed self. Either he is partying with the boys late into the night or something else is going on.

In light of his need for further work-up, in this year of the horse, we are reaching out to you directly to help him.

For a donation of $10 and up, your name will be added to the "Feel Better Soon, Milo" card so that we can investigate further.

Donate here or at the Help the Herd link in bio.
https://webforms.eleoonline.com/FormDatas/73/a29349cd-5c2e-49c8-ad6c-a871ab328ffe

Image Description: A "Wanted" poster featuring Milo, a light colored paint pony with white markings. Text reads "Wanted: Good Health For Milo."

08/12/2026

Giselle shares her story…

“The first time I came here I was 3.
My first horse that I started riding was Snuffy.”

“My number one goal is to become a horse trainer and to learn everything I can about how to become one.”

“I would like to work with horses that are meant to help kids on the spectrum learn how to ride and work around horses. With Kids on the spectrum, it helps them to fulfill their love of animals, but it also helps them improve skills that they will need for out there in the world.”

Image Description: A young woman (Giselle) in a pink shirt and glasses with her arms around a white horse with freckled nose (Snowy).

08/02/2026

What a spectacular evening!! Thank you to everyone who came out to support Special Strides. Special thank you to Bob Burger lisa sherman Jerzy Jung (music), On Location Food Truck (food), and Zuzana Moritz (photography). Together, you all made the 2026 Summer Concert a night to remember! 🎶🎵🎤🎸🍷

07/29/2026

This year’s Summer Concert & Wine Tasting is just days away on Saturday August 1st! This year will also feature the On Location Food Truck with choices such as burgers or cheeseburgers, crispy chicken sandwich, grilled chicken Caesar wrap, grilled vegetables and fresh mozzarella wrap, and 2 Hebrew National hot dogs.

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets at http://specialstrides.com/summerconcert or at the link in our bio.

onlocationfoodtruck Bob Burger Music bobburgermusic jerzyjung

07/27/2026

The answer to the trivia question “I am a pony at Special Strides. What is my name?” is…

**Johnny**

Well done to everyone who got it right. You were all entered into the drawing. Congratulations to our winner polishbarbie12! Please check your inbox.

We can’t wait to see everyone at the summer concert this Saturday!

Image description: Poster with answer reveal and information listed above.

07/24/2026

Thanks to all the players, sponsors, volunteers, and more for making the Special Strides golf outing a HOLE IN ONE!!

Address

118 Federal Road, Monroe Township
Middlesex County, NJ
08831

Telephone

+17324460945

Website

http://www.specialstrides.com/

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