Finding Your Stride - Equine Assisted Learning
Finding Your Stride in Deroche ( 15 min from Mission) offers a wide variety of services. Help your nervous system self regulate, move your body and ground with the sounds, smells, sights and energy of nature!
Horse-Led Self-Discovery We offer a journey of self-discovery guided by the wisdom of horses. Youth, teens, and adults engage in private or group sessions that encourage growth, clarity, and resilience, all while building a partnership with a gentle horse teacher. Each session supports participants in building trust, communication, confidence, boundaries and self-awareness.
- Eligible for Autism Funding.
- No horse experience needed.
Counseling Services With access to two registered clinical counselors, our counseling services are designed to support each client’s unique needs and are billable through extended medical benefits. Clients can choose from traditional and horse-led counseling options, each offering powerful benefits for mental and emotional well-being.
Traditional Counseling Experience counseling in a fresh, natural setting. With our “walk and talk” option, you’ll stroll around the farm, pausing at spots that feel comforting or grounding. Or, if you prefer, relax on a comfortable couch overlooking the horses, connect with a friendly dog or cozy cat, or share a laugh with our playful goats. These choices provide a soothing, reflective environment that supports healing and personal growth.
Counseling with Horses Explore a fresh perspective with horse-led counseling, where gentle horses help guide you through personal challenges. No horse experience is needed—just an openness to connect. These sessions, led by our registered counselors, build trust and insight as horses encourage presence, self-reflection, and emotional growth. It’s an opportunity to connect deeply with yourself and experience transformation in a uniquely supportive way.
Riding Lessons Our riding lessons are more than just learning to ride—they are about connecting with horses in a way that fosters understanding and communication. Ideal for beginners to intermediate riders, each session emphasizes safety, learning and understanding horse language, building mutual trust, and growing confidence. Through improving balance and awareness, riders develop a profound sense of partnership with their horse, which extends beyond the arena and into all aspects of life.
Located at Finding Your Stride in Deroche( just 15 min East of Mission) — at Finding Your Stride.
Gillian Verkade
I had 2 kids attend the spring break camp, my 8 year old daughter and 10 year old son. They both left camp each day with so many stories of what they did and learned. They each had unique experiences and takeaways from their days. They’ve had various spring break and summer camps before and both kids said this was their favourite camp hands down. They’ve already said that they want to go back for summer camp at least once in the summer or more
Katie Vavra
what an beautiful experience I had a Finding Your Stride. I had no idea what this program was about before I started and I am so beyond grateful I gave it a chance. Jenn is an amazing instructor and being able to spend time with the horses was so awesome. The group of ladies I shared this time with were so welcoming and helped me come out of my shell and really helped me push myself out of my comfort zone. I was so intimidated being around the horses but after this 6 week program, my confidence around them really blossomed and I can't wait to attend more programs with Jenn!