Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Therapeutic Horseback Riding currently has approximately 160 riders in the program, and we have had riders from 3 to 99 years young! Riders participate in different riding programs ranging from sports riding (aimed at those who want to compete), through strictly therapeutic to recreational riding.
There are three sessions annually at PRDA
Fall Session - September through December
Winter Session - January through March
Spring Session - April through June
The sessions vary from 8 to 14 weeks, depending on how many holidays fall into the session. Classes run Monday through Saturday, and last 30 to 45 minutes.
The Programs offered at PRDA are:
- The Spirit Program (CCD) offers therapy to our youngest riders and is provided in collaboration with the therapists from the Centre for Child Development and the Centre for Ability.
- The Strides Program offers school aged children their first introduction to the possibilities of equestrian sport. Skill building and competition are introduced as well as the therapeutic benefits of recreational riding.
- The Sport Rider Program offers our seasoned youth and adults a more sophisticated level of instruction to match their ever-increasing confidence, competence, and level of competition.
- The Pegasus Program offers equestrian facilitated therapy to young children recovering from significant abuse. Our gentle equine 'therapists' help the children learn to feel in control again, to trust again, and to laugh again.
- The Phoenix Program offers adults with cognitive disabilities who wish to enjoy the recreational and therapeutic aspects of riding the opportunity to participate in a safe and welcoming environment.
There are three sessions annually at PRDA
Fall Session - September through December
Winter Session - January through March
Spring Session - April through June
The sessions vary from 8 to 14 weeks, depending on how many holidays fall into the session. Classes run Monday through Saturday, and last 30 to 45 minutes.
The Programs offered at PRDA are:
- The Spirit Program (CCD) offers therapy to our youngest riders and is provided in collaboration with the therapists from the Centre for Child Development and the Centre for Ability.
- The Strides Program offers school aged children their first introduction to the possibilities of equestrian sport. Skill building and competition are introduced as well as the therapeutic benefits of recreational riding.
- The Sport Rider Program offers our seasoned youth and adults a more sophisticated level of instruction to match their ever-increasing confidence, competence, and level of competition.
- The Pegasus Program offers equestrian facilitated therapy to young children recovering from significant abuse. Our gentle equine 'therapists' help the children learn to feel in control again, to trust again, and to laugh again.
- The Phoenix Program offers adults with cognitive disabilities who wish to enjoy the recreational and therapeutic aspects of riding the opportunity to participate in a safe and welcoming environment.
Main Page: http://www.prda.ca/contact-us
Contact Page: https://www.prda.ca/therapeutic-services
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Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Mental Health , Other / I don't know, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
3-99
Eligibility
Access to this program requires a referral from a physician, doctor, nurse, or other professional. Please contact Pacific Riding for Developing Abilities for more information.
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