May Newsletter
Sunshine, Shows & Strides Ahead
Can you believe May is already ending? We’re soaking up the sunshine, riding in multiple locations, and loving every second of it. Let’s catch up on all things Strides — it’s been a wild and wonderful ride lately!
Santa Rosa is Officially OPEN!
We kicked off rides at the new Santa Rosa spot on May 4th, and are loving it! With such a busy summer schedule we are not adding more lessons to Santa Rosa for June-August but will open the waitlist for September lessons July 1! If you are hoping to ride in Santa Rosa in the fall reach out to get on our waitlist!
Strides Schooling Show Season is ON
Our first show was a blast, and we’re just getting started. Whether you’re trotting into your first Leadline class or flying through a Jumper round, we’ve got a ribbon with your name on it.
📅 Save these dates, mark your calendars, write it on your horse’s feed bucket — whatever works:
6/22, 7/20, 8/24, 9/21
(We’re wrapping it all up with an epic End of Season Awards Banquet too!)
Meet CJ!
Big warm welcome to CJ, our newest barn buddy! He’s a 9-year-old Thoroughbred with a heart of gold, lovely gaits, and the temperament of a total gentleman. We’re already in love — you will be too. Come say hi next time you’re at the Petaluma barn!
IEA Riders — Let’s Chat!
IEA registration is in full swing, and we love the buzz around the team. If you have not registered yet, reach out to us for more info asap! This is the perfect place to grow, ride, and compete together!
Summer Camp Countdown: ON
Summer Camp is almost here, and it's going to be the highlight of the season. Days filled with horses, games, ponies and other critters (yes, we’re serious)! We’ll see you there!
Going Offsite? Let's Ride!
If you own or lease and want to join us at local and rated shows, let's make it happen. We’ve got a busy summer ahead and would love to see your name on the roster. Just shoot us a message and we’ll get you set up!
Let’s Talk College + Riding!
I’m teaming up with the amazing Shellee from College Ready for a free Zoom chat on June 3 — perfect for equestrian students with big dreams. We’re diving into all the good stuff: picking the right schools, riding in college, and keeping your barn dreams alive while hitting the books.
That’s all for now. Thanks for being part of the Strides family — whether you’ve been with us for years or just walked into the barn for the first time last week, we’re so glad you’re here.
Catch you in the arena!
– Your Strides Crew 💙