Kayla Buchanan,10, of Sayreville, prepares for a ride on "A.J.", as Andrew Fisler (right), moves him into position while Charlene Skwara, Barn Manager /Head Therapist Instructor, looks on at the Special Strides Therapeutic Riding Center in Monroe. The Special Strides camp is a non-profit organization devoted to improving the lives of individuals with special needs and uses equine activities as therapy.