Great Strides Long Island at Saddle Rock Ranch

What a lazy bunch! Getting some rest before a busy afternoon of lessons.

Please teach your children to be this little boy!

Great Strides needs your help. With the Covid shut down and restrictions hampering our fundraising events, our gofundme I’d our only fundraiser for this year. This money gives scholarships and helps care for our horses. Please consider making a donation!

Now you all can enjoy the big kids’ antics!

Horse fun in the snow!

Here’s our Christmas gift to children with Down syndrome and their parents, with the help of a very special musical legend

Hi everyone! If you are frequent user of Amazon for shopping, please consider using Amazon Smile! Amazon will donate part of every purchase you make to Great Strides Long Island, included in the cost of the item you are buying. Just go to smile.amazon.com and choose Great Strides Long Island as your charity.

Everyone loves to shop on Amazon. Do your holiday shopping with smile.Amazon.com and choose Great Strides Long Island as your charity to donate to us with every purchase at no extra cost!

HOW GOD CHOOSES THE MOTHER OF A SPECIAL CHILD" Most women become mothers by accident, some by choice, a few by social pressure, and one or two by habit. This y...ear approximately 100,000 women will be mothers of disabled children. Has it ever occurred to you to think how mothers of disabled children are chosen? Somehow, I envision God hovering over Earth, selecting His instruments of propagation with great care and deliberation. As he watches, He is telling his angels to write down in a great book: Armstrong, Beth: a son and that the Patron Saint is Matías, Forrest, Marjorie: a daughter and Patron Saint Cecilia; Rudlege, Carrier: twin and as Patron Saint ... give Gerardo who is used to profanity. Finally, he gives the angel a name and smiles: "... give her a disabled child." The angel is curious: "Why to her, Lord who, who is so happy? "Exactly - God smiles - Could I give a son with problems to a mother who does not know laughter? ... That would be cruel." "But ... are you patient?" asks the angel. "I don't want - God responds - for her to have too much patience or she will drown in a sea of discouragement and think for herself. Once the shock and resentment is gone, she will be able to face it. I was watching today. She has that personality - self-awareness - and that independence that are so rare and so necessary in a mother. You see, the boy I'm giving her is going to have his own world. She's going to have to. to live in hers and that will not be easy "The angel says:" But Lord, I think she doesn't even believe in You " God agrees: "If he cannot be separated from his son occasionally, he will never survive. If we have a woman here whom I am going to bless with a less than perfect son. She does not realize it, but it is to be envied. She will never take a spoken word for granted, she will never consider progress as natural. When her child says "mama" for the first time, she will be witnessing a miracle, and she will know it. her son blinds a tree or a sunset, she will see him as few people see my creations. I am going to allow him to see clearly the things that I see .... ignorance, cruelty, prejudices ..... and I will allow myself to be above them. She will never be alone, I will be by her side every minute of every day of her life because she will be doing my job, as often as she is here by my side " "And what about a Patron Saint? - Asks the angel with the pen in the air. God smiles: "A mirror will be enough" .... he answers. See more

Pony club is back for the fall - riding, horsemanship, crafts and more! We are only allowing 8 kids per group so sign up while you can. This can be a great way for kids to make new friends while being with the animals they love in a safe space Monday sessions are open and we run from 4-6. Friday sessions have 2 spots left. You can sign up online on our website or grab a flier at the ranch! Hope to see some of you guys there!

Sandra Bullock and George Clooney have been friends for decades, but when faced with an unexpected betrayal, Sandra was forced to make a decision that changed George's life forever.

Great Strides was selected by Stop and Shop in rocky point as the non-profit for their August community bag program! Each reusable bag purchased will donate $1 to our program to be used towards caring for our horses or scholarships to our students. Please visit Stop and Shop in Rocky Point and ask about the community bag program if you are interested in donating!

2 years and 9 months of progress. #nevergiveuponyourdreams . #cerebralpalsy #warrior #indomitable #beemighty #mightymissmaya

Amanda is back this summer and is providing equine-assisted counseling sessions. They are a less formal option for therapy and focus on developing a close bond with our horses. Email Amanda at [email protected] or call 631-433-5776 for more information.

We are sad to inform everyone that another one of our lesson horses, Tito, has been diagnosed with EPM. We are fundraising for help in paying for Tito's treatment. It will cost $800. Any donation will help us. You can donate by going to the link below. https://www.mightycause.com/story/Epm-Medicine-For-Tito

"God Bless The U.S.A" is one of America's most iconic songs, so we are thrilled to have been part of history in the brand new cover of this hit, featuring Lee Greenwood, Home Free, and The United States Air Force Band Singing Sergeants!

Today is my birthday. Nobody shared my photo because I am disabled. Can I get a wish? Is there anyone who can share my Photo?

Breakfast guest at the ranch this morning!