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Enhancing quality of life for people with disabilities through accredited therapeutic horseback riding and other horse-assisted programs.

The Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt) is a registered charity where children and adults with disabilities have a great time, while gaining the physical, mental and cognitive benefits of evidence-based activities with horses.  With the help of our specially trained horses and over 100 wonderful volunteers, our certified staff provide accessible and inclusive riding and non-mounted programs for people with a variety of physical, mental, developmental and learning disabilities.    

Our Programs

What’s Happening

Picture of Girl with First Place Ribbon, Horse and Volunteer for Special Olympic Win
Workshop on Supporting Different Communication Styles  on April 28 2024 at TROtt
Headshot of Haflinger Horse Named Nathan
Advertisement for Horse Club for TROtt volunteers and participants aged 14 and older
Flyer About Barn Buddies Group Program for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Thanks to Ontario Trillium Foundation
Promotion of Doors Open Ottawa at TROtt June 1 and 2 2024
Call for volunteer horse handlers, with picture of horse rider and horse handler
Promoting TROtt booth at Ottawa Farmers Markets 2024
AGM June 22 from 12 - 2
First Place Dressage SO Winner
Communications Workshop Apr 28 2024 at TROtt
Welcome to Nathan for Website
Horse Club
Barn Buddies Post
Thanks to Ontario Trillium Foundation
Doors Open For Posting
Horse Handlers Needed
TROtt at Ottawa Farmers Markets 2024
AGM Notice
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Join Our Great Team Of Volunteers

Our volunteers make it all happen! Through activities such as walking beside a rider or calling out locations for visually impaired riders, volunteers make it possible for us to accommodate a range of abilities. Volunteers also help in other roles, from exercise riding to communications. In 2022, over 100 volunteers contributed more than 7,000 hours on all aspects of our work. 

Our Wonderful Horses

Spotlight: Presenting Charlie

Video made by Ikram Khan @ 1kram.khan on Instagram.

Meet our other horses here.

How Else Can You Support TROtt?

TROtt relies on donations to keep our programs affordable and accessible.

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