April 14 – Herd Health Day
No lessons, EAL or exercise riding

For any absences, please leave a message at:
613-821-7877

Therapeutic Riding
Association of Ottawa-Carleton

Therapeutic Riding
Association of Ottawa-Carleton

Together, you and our passionate volunteers make life-changing experiences possible. Through the power of horses, we help riders of all abilities build strength, confidence, and independence—one ride at a time.

Support TROtt

Our Appreciation:
TROtt has been in its current location at Equidae Stables since 1982. The property is owned by Gordon and Nancy Reid, who have been enthusiastic and fundamental supporters of TROtt. A huge thank you to the Reids, as well as to all of our donors and sponsors!

Horseback Rider Outside with Volunteers
Fatima is wearing a black hijab looking down and smiling at Chocolate the barn cat. Chocolate is tortoise shell brown and black with yellow eyes.
Chica the horse in a red halter turned towards Keira. Kiera is wearing a purple helmet, is in a wheel chair, and is smiling delightfully.
Carson, a young man, sitting atop a brown horse with Carson's hand resting on his side walkers arm.
A teenage girl in a blue shirt riding Chica, a red horse. They are supported by a horse handler and side walker while stepping over a pole.
Children surrounding a miniature brown and white horse. Many of the children have their hand on the horse and they have curious expressions.
Little Nikkola is riding Nolan outside on a warm cloudy day. Her side walkers are surrounding her and she is smiling calmly.

“Watching my daughter gain strength and laugh with joy while riding has been amazing. She doesn’t even realize she is doing speech and physiotherapy at the same time! She’s just having fun. She has also made special connections with her volunteers that is so sweet to see.”
– Parent to Nikkola M.

News

Volunteer Announcements!

  • Volunteer Social: April 25 from 1:30pm-3:30pm, Greely Community Center. We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating our dedication to our riders together!
  • Ottawa Dressage Festival: May 28 to May 31 – If interested in volunteering please email operations@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca. Free access to the venue, free merch, and delivering food to judges in golf carts.
  • Doors Open Ottawa: June 6 to June 7. Volunteers will be needed more information coming soon! Let’s warmly welcome the Ottawa community into our therapeutic riding facility and invite them to experience the heart of what we do.

Read about TROtt in the Ottawa Citizen

Chica the horse in a red halter turned towards Keira. Kiera is wearing a purple helmet, is in a wheel chair, and is smiling delightfully.

“Harnessing the healing power of therapeutic riding.” Read about our riders and their experiences at TROtt in the Ottawa Citizen.

Author of the article: By Sonia Mendes, Special to the Ottawa Citizen, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. Published Feb 10, 2026 – This material is reproduced from the Ottawa Citizen with permission. © Ottawa Citizen, 2026. All rights reserved.

READ HERE

EAL Canada: Congratulations to all our participants!

March 16 to 20 – TROtt hosted EAL Canada’s coach training. Congratulations to the 10 new certified EAL coaches!

Thank you to our generous donors!

Without our generous donors we wouldn’t be able to offer
the services we provide for people with disabilities.

Our Donors
Ways to Donate
Yound Carson is holding up a soft brush smiling. He's sitting on a horse while being supported by a side walker. It's a sunny day.

How to Get Involved

Sponsor a Horse!

 Did you know that you could sponsor one of our horses? A donation of $2500 allows you or a group to make a big difference for our horses and participants! For information email:  exec_dir@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca

Contact
Spencer the brown horse is looking left at something in his paddock. It's a sunny blissful morning and he looks calm and handsome.

Men’s Drop-In

 Every Tuesday from 10 am to 12, starting October 28, men are invited to TROtt’s workshop for coffee, a chat, sometimes to work on small projects, and more… This is free thanks to the support of the Ontario Seniors Community Grant. 

For information call 613-821-1844
The mens shed participants are gathered in a room watching another man working on a machine.

TROtt Membership

Becoming a member of TROtt gets you involved in supporting our mission. Read more on how to get involved!

More Information
Children and instructors are gathered together in the area standing with the miniature horses. They are smiling and happy.

We are a registered charitable organization # 11947 3262 RR0001


Get in Touch

Executive Director – Andrea Stuhec-Leonard.
exec_dir@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca

Program Manager/EAL Coordinator – Alanna McLelland
operations@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca
eal@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca

Volunteer Coordinator – Ron K.
volcoord@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca

Head Coach – Shawna C.
Shawna@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca

Barn Manager – Rhonda R.

Address

6362 Bank St. Unit 1
Greely, Ontario
K4P 1J4

Winged horse, logo for TROtt

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