Established in 1991, under the name Roanoke Valley Therapeutic Riding Program, Healing Strides of VA offers a variety of Equine Assisted Therapies to children, adolescence, and adults in the surrounding Roanoke Valley area.

Healing Strides' mission:

To promote wellness for people with personal challenges who can benefit from equine assisted activities conducted in a safe and supportive environment.

We accomplish this mission by providing the following types of Equine Assisted Therapies:

• Therapeutic Riding Lessons
• Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Learning
• Service Learning Opportunities
• and Vocational Learning and Development

Our clients range from physical, cognitive, and emotional disabilities to at-risk populations.