Great Strides Equestrian Foundation

04/22/2026

03/08/2026

Dutch Manor in Guilderland is hiring!!
We are looking for an instructor to teach a few afternoons and evenings a week and Saturdays. You should be able to teach beginners through jumping. Riding opportunities available as well. (**Lauren is still here and not going anywhere anytime soon!)
We are also looking for barn help for mucking, hay, feed, and water, and other general barn chores. You must be reliable and have reliable transportation. You must be comfortable around horses, be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs, and the ability to drive a tractor is a bonus. Hours are 6:30am to 10:30am, 5 or 6 days/week.
Additional hours may be available depending on your skills and availability.
Please call the barn directly at 518-456-5010 to apply, and be sure to leave your name and phone number on the voice-mail if we don't answer. Do not reply by DM, the owner will not see those messages.

12/02/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday! Please consider donating to help us continue to providing riding lessons to our teens. www.greatstridesef.org

Saratoga Polo SchoolBoys & Girls Clubs of the Capital AreaU.S. Polo Assn.The Plaid HorseUnited States Polo AssociationDutch Manor Stable

11/23/2025

We had a fantastic lesson at Dutch Manor Stable yesterday! Amaya got to ride one of Saratoga Polo School’s polo ponies, Antojo who is at Dutch Manor for the winter.

10/26/2025

Mahajabin had her first horse show yesterday for SUNY Albany! She did amazing and it was such a fun day! This is exactly why I started Great Strides!

10/13/2025

Trail riding through the Saratoga Battlefield on a beautiful fall day?! Sign us up! Our student Amaya spent Sunday immersed in Revolutionary War history, reliving all the AP US History studying we did…on horseback! GSEF Founder Laurie Scott was joined by our Board Chair Kim Weir and their equestrian partners from Saratoga Polo School and Dutch Manor Stable

09/25/2025

Mahajabin had her first lesson last night with the U Albany equestrian team. She rode such a lovely horse and had a really great lesson. I am so proud of all that she has accomplished and we will continue to support her riding journey.

08/01/2025

Time is running out to bid on our Polo holiday! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/great-strides-equestrian-foundations-silent-auction-5-day-polo-holiday-at-puesto-viejo

07/31/2025

Check out this interview about Great Strides while Ducky proves the old adage, never work with children or animals.