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Summer Camps
We beat the summer doldrums this year with our five day and two day summer camps! Children, teens and even adults came out to enjoy horseback riding, crafts, games, equine care, and even paint a pony! Summer camps this year will include a petting zoo, mini horses, cart rides, and more! Participants of all ages and levels of ability are welcome! We believe in inclusion, and are happy to make any reasonable accommodations necessary so that all may attend. Call us in advance to discuss the specific needs or you or your child so we can be ready for a great summer.
Birthday Parties
We’ve had all kinds of parties at Stars and Strides for people of all ages with all kinds of abilities, and we love them all! Does your little one dream of a unicorn fairy party on horseback? Or maybe he prefers a dinosaur party with a petting zoo? Even if you are an adult and prefer a quiet trail ride before heading out for a nice steak dinner, chances are we have a party package for you! It’s exciting to meet new people and to introduce them to horses and life on the farm!
Christmas Parade
We had a blast this year attending the Denver Christmas Parade after our planned attendance at the Claremont Christmas Parade was rained out. We even had a chance meeting with Miss North Carolina 2023, who came out to love on our horses and drive behind us in the parade! There was an awesome crowd and the horses and riders did a great job. Our float was beautifully decorated by our students and volunteers and held up against the wind surprisingly well. Snacks and apple cider on board kept us going as we waved and played along with the crowd throughout the excursion. Can’t wait to do it all again next year!
Photography on the Farm
Professional and amateur photographers alike have come out to take pictures on the farm this year! Birthday portraits, couple shots, weddings and candids with horses…it’s been a blast! Thanks to all the talented photographers who provided their time and talents to get those perfect shots!
**Photo credits go to Prickly Pair Photography, Emily Surgeon Photography and Tai’s Captures for these professional shots. See photos for contact information for these wonderful photographers!
**Tai’s Captures www.taiscaptures.com
**Emily Surgeon Photography emilysurgeonphotography@gmail.com
**Prickly Pair Photography www.pricklypairphotography.com
**Tai’s Captures www.taiscaptures.com
**Prickly Pair Photography www.pricklypairphotography.com
Animal Assisted Therapy Events
At Stars and Strides, we believe that all animals can help heal our clients, not just equines! Through activities like caring for, feeding or playing with animals, individuals can experience physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits that lead to enhanced mood and relaxation, increased socialization, and improved communication skills. Thanks to some of our partners, we are able to offer farm animal assisted therapy events, petting zoos, and homeschool days on the farm so that our clients can benefit from all the healing that the animal kingdom has to provide.
