Community Partner Programs

Building Stronger Communities—One Partnership at a Time

At Strides to Success, we believe healing, learning, and growth are most powerful when shared within a community. For over two decades, we’ve partnered with local organizations across Hendricks County and beyond to bring the transformative experience of equine-assisted learning (EAL) to the people who need it most—right where they are.

Our Community Partner Programs are custom-designed collaborations between Strides and agencies, schools, shelters, treatment centers, and businesses. Each program is built around shared goals—supporting clients, empowering staff, and creating lasting change through experiential learning with horses.

Who We Partner With

We are proud to serve and collaborate with:

• Social service agencies – including partnerships with the Department of Child Services and residential treatment programs.

• Schools and youth programs – such as Plainfield Community Schools, offering leadership, emotional intelligence, and resilience programs for students.

• Veteran and first responder organizations – supporting service members, veterans, and police officers as they navigate the lasting impact of trauma and transition.

• Corporate and nonprofit teams – delivering customized equine-assisted leadership and team-building experiences that strengthen communication, trust, and workplace culture.

• Domestic violence and recovery programs – providing healing and empowerment for survivors and those rebuilding after trauma.

How It Works

Each partnership begins with a conversation. Our professional team collaborates with your organization to identify goals—whether it’s trauma recovery, emotional resilience, stress management, or leadership development—and then designs an equine-assisted learning or therapy program tailored to your unique needs.

Through experiential interactions with horses, participants gain powerful insight into communication, boundaries, emotional regulation, and authentic leadership. Horses reflect human behavior in real time, creating a safe, nonjudgmental environment for both clients and staff to explore self-awareness and connection.

A Legacy of Collaboration

Our long-standing relationships across Hendricks County reflect our deep commitment to community well-being and professional excellence. Programs like Pink Ponies, empowering women through self-discovery, and Spirit Rising, created in partnership with Sheltering Wings for survivors of domestic violence, are just two examples of how equine-assisted learning transforms lives.

Each initiative—whether with youth, families, veterans, or corporate teams—demonstrates what’s possible when we unite professional expertise, compassion, and the healing presence of horses.

Partner With Us

Strides to Success offers more than a service—we offer partnership. If your organization serves people facing adversity, works with trauma-affected populations, or seeks to develop stronger, more connected teams, we would love to collaborate with you.

Let’s create a program that meets your mission and empowers your people.
👉 Contact us to explore partnership opportunities.