Full Stride

Full Stride Therapeutic Riding Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Petaluma, California, helping children, young adults, and adults with disabilities build skills and confidence through the power of horses. Its vision is to create an inclusive, supportive community where participants can develop, connect with others, and experience a sense of belonging. The center’s equine-assisted therapy and therapeutic riding programs are designed to support physical, emotional, cognitive, and personal growth.

Participants have a wide range of needs and diagnoses, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, developmental delays, learning disorders, anxiety, and ADHD. The organization also offers Equine Embodiment, a non-mounted, ground-based service combining somatic sessions and equine-partnered coaching to encourage nervous system regulation, self-discovery, boundary setting, and emotional awareness. Full Stride is a PATH Intl.

Center Member, and sessions are supervised by certified professionals. Community members can support its work through donations, volunteering, sponsorship, or purchasing boot socks, with 40% of sock sales benefiting the center. The organization notes that it does not have a hoist for mounting participants