TROTT – Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton

— UPDATE —

Ontario’s phased reopening plan released on Thursday, May 14, notes that equine facilities are reopening for boarders and, as of May 19th, riding lessons at barns can resume under certain restrictions. While this is very good news for the industry and a positive move in the right direction for TROtt, social distancing and a cap on the maximum size of gatherings (i.e., five people including an instructor) are still in place at this time.
Therapeutic riding relies on support from volunteers as horse handlers and side walkers, who are required to remain in close proximity to our riders for their safety. The nature of these activities mean the social distancing requirement of two metres cannot generally be observed and, as such, TROtt will not be able to restart therapeutic riding programs until social distancing and group size restrictions can safely be lifted.
As the only accredited therapeutic riding school in the Ottawa area, we recognize our program and special horses fill an important need in our community for our riders and their families who rely on our services. We remain committed to protecting the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, riders and their families, and will keep everyone updated as the situation evolves.
We thank you for your continued support during this most difficult time.
Stay safe,
TROtt
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