Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center

Giant Steps Therapeutic Equestrian Center Giant Steps is dedicated to enriching lives through the power of horses, team and community.

Through the excellence of our equine assisted programs, people of all ages, means, and challenges experience extraordinary benefits. Lessons are individually designed to suit each rider's particular need, ability and stamina and are consistent with predetermined goals that are established in conjunction with parents, caregivers, physicians and other therapists.

Join us Friday August 28th from 1 to 3 pm at Giant Steps for an Emergency Preparedness Workshop presented by our partne...
08/23/2026

Join us Friday August 28th from 1 to 3 pm at Giant Steps for an Emergency Preparedness Workshop presented by our partners at HALTER Project. Learn how to assess risk and make a plan for keeping pets and livestock safe during natural disasters and emergencies. DM us for more information or to RSVP.

08/01/2026

Charity Classic competitors! DM us for a popsicle delivery to your barn this weekend. Nemo is happy to deliver!

07/31/2026

For Wyatt, riding is so much more than time in the saddle.

As his dad shares, horses have become an important part of Wyatt’s therapy—helping him build confidence and develop the regulation skills he uses far beyond the barn.

Every lesson is made possible by a community that believes every person deserves the chance to experience the healing, challenge, and joy that horses can offer.

If Giant Steps has touched your life, or if stories like Wyatt’s remind you why this work matters, we’d be honored if you’d support our mission through a donation, sponsorship, or by sharing our story.

Together, we can make sure more riders like Wyatt have the opportunity to thrive. 💙

07/27/2026

Giant Steps is the people we serve.

Every person who comes to Giant Steps brings a story, a lifetime of experiences, and strengths of their own. We’re grateful to be one small part of that journey.

Today, we’re celebrating one of our veterans. 🇺🇸💙

07/27/2026

What a day! We are so lucky to have the opportunity to learn from World Championship Para Dressage rider and USDF Gold Medalist Susan Treabess Winterhaven Sporthorse Centre. Susan is a fantastic teacher and helped our riders and horses learn and have lots of fun. Thank you, Susan, for a fantastic day!

We are excited to welcome Susan Treabess of Winterhaven Sporthorse Centre to Giant Steps for a special day of instructio...
07/13/2026

We are excited to welcome Susan Treabess of Winterhaven Sporthorse Centre to Giant Steps for a special day of instruction and horsemanship Sunday July 26th.

Susan is an accomplished para dressage athlete who has represented the United States at the highest level of international competition including the 2010 and 2014 FEI World Equestrian Games and qualified for the 2012 and 2016 Paralympics. Susan has dedicated her career to excellence in dressage while inspiring riders of all abilities through her thoughtful, horse-centered approach to training. She holds her USDF bronze, silver, and gold medals.

The clinic is full for riders, but auditors are welcome to attend!

07/13/2026

Guest Speaker Series Schedule:
Tuesday, July 21, 5 PM “The importance of intentional silence in adaptive riding lessons” with Sue Rickard, CTRI, ESMHL, and Jen McWherter, CTRI, ESMHL.

Thursday, August 6, 10:30 AM “Understanding behavior and supporting success in adaptive riding” with Helix School teachers Elise Boutet, CTRI, ESMHL, and JP Tan, M.Ed

Monday, August 24, 10 AM
“Adapting instruction for riders with cerebral palsy” with Ina Fedulow, Licensed Physical Therapist

Monday, October 12, 10 AM
Supporting riders with Down syndrome: safety and instructional considerations” with Ina Fedulow, Licensed Physical Therapist

Meet the newest addition to the Giant Steps herd - Nemo! Selected and trained for therapeutic riding by wolcottsversatil...
07/11/2026

Meet the newest addition to the Giant Steps herd - Nemo! Selected and trained for therapeutic riding by wolcottsversatilityhorses8, this young horse is settling in beautifully and making lots of friends.

What better way to start the summer than at Giant Steps? Summer camp days are filled with joy, friendship, and connectio...
06/19/2026

What better way to start the summer than at Giant Steps? Summer camp days are filled with joy, friendship, and connection.

06/09/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came together to make Farm to Stable a wonderful evening of community, connection, and impact. Photos beautifully captured by

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7600 Lakeville Highway
Petaluma, CA
94954

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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+17077698900

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