We are a 501 c(3) non-profit Therapeutic Riding Center located in Petaluma, CA
Volunteering at Full Stride TRC
Stacey Halvorsen/Founder
Stacey has been wanting to open a program to support youth in their journey of life while including horses for a very long time! After surviving a battle with Breast Cancer in 2018 at the age of 36, her and her husband decided, "Why Wait"? Hence the beginning of Full Stride Therapeutic Riding Center.
Stacey has been riding and competing on horses her entire life. Her latest accomplishment was in 2022 when qualified for the AQHA World Show and placed 4th in the Amateur Cutting on her trusty steed, Jules.
Stacey and her husband Ryan, have two children who are active in all things outdoors from showing 4H animals, Horses, mountain biking, wake surfing and hunting. When not working on the property you can find the family somewhere on the lake enjoying time together.
Jessica Boelter
Jessica is a registered Occupational Therapist who dedicates a few hours a week to the students in our program. When Jessica isn't actively volunteering she is riding her horse Missy and is busy being a mom to two wonderful little humans.
Sheryl Venton
Sheryl is a licensed Occupational Therapist and a PATH certified instructor who has been in this industry for 40+ years. Sheryl is also very passionate about hippotherapy. When Sheryl isn't here at the program, you will find her on her horses, Llave and Jade, enjoying a trail ride somewhere in Sonoma County.