Horse Discovery

Horse Discovery is an unmounted program which allows participants to interact with our therapy horses and learn about horse care. Taught by a CanTRA certified instructor, or an instructor candidate under the supervision of a certified instructor. Participants can opt to register for our Horse Discovery program, before entering our Therapeutic Riding Program so that they can become comfortable around the horses. If it is determined by a physician, or our staff, that an individual is not a candidate for our therapeutic riding program, our Horse Discovery program is a fantastic alternative! A typical Horse Discovery lesson can involve learning to interact and care for the horses during grooming, leading the horse, feeding, etc.

Who is Eligible?

We offer programming to children and adults of all ages who have a physical, emotional, cognitive or social disability. This includes a wide variety of diagnoses, including but not limited to:

  • Autism

  • Cerebral Palsy

  • Down Syndrome

  • ADHD

  • Emotional Trauma

  • PTSD

  • Genetic Anomalies

  • Blindness

  • Hearing or Speech Impairment

  • Anxiety, Depression and/or other mental health related diagnoses

  • Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

  • Developmental Coordination Disorder

  • Cognitive Delay

  • Traumatic Brain Injury

  • Spinal Cord Injuries

  • Muscular Dystrophy

  • Amputation, including congenital limb absence

  • Etc.