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Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt)

· September 2, 2023

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Your acts of generosity will help increase the num

Your acts of generosity will help increase the number of people with disabilities who can benefit from interacting with our amazing horses.

Hurry!! Today is the last day of our Giving Tuesda

Hurry!! Today is the last day of our Giving Tuesday donation campaign! Your donation at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/93895?v2=true will enable more people with disabilities to participate in our exciting and challenging programs.

Things were quieter at TROtt this weekend. Lesson

Things were quieter at TROtt this weekend. Lessons continued but our six week program in collaboration with the #CHEORecreationTherapy Service and Grit and Gratitude Coaching ended a week ago. We missed the laughter and cheers of 13 children and youth having a great time with our horses.

With your support tomorrow on Giving Tuesday, we can provide more of these opportunities for children and adults with disabilities. If you are willing and able, please make a donation through the link in our bio.

Can’t donate but interested in a partnership? Just give us a call at 613-821-1844 and let’s make some magic happen.

The show season may be over, but our commitment to

The show season may be over, but our commitment to empowering lives through equine therapy never stops! Did you know that TROtt is an integral part of the para-dressage ecosystem? Our certified instructors passionately continue training para-dressage riders, fostering a community where they can shine, whether it be in competition or for the pure joy of riding.

But that's not all – TROtt goes beyond the arena with a heartwarming Special Olympics program in collaboration with @specialolympicsontario. This initiative opens the world of equestrian sports to individuals with intellectual disabilities, offering them the chance to experience the thrill of riding and the camaraderie of the equestrian community. These programs stand alongside our therapeutic riding initiatives, creating a diverse tapestry of support for those in need.

The @ottawa_dressage_festival has long been a cherished ally, generously supporting our mission to make a difference in the lives of those facing unique challenges.

✨This Giving Tuesday, Your Support Matters! ✨

Your donations to TROtt on Giving Tuesday will directly contribute to the continuation and expansion of these life-changing programs. Every dollar makes a difference, bringing joy, empowerment, and a sense of achievement to individuals who may face daily obstacles.

AND - this year, with an anonymous donor matching donations up to $1,000 between now and #GivingTuesday2023, the impact of every dollar is literally doubled!

If you are willing and able, please help TROtt make a difference today by donating through the link in our bio!

Join us in creating a ripple of positive change! A

Join us in creating a ripple of positive change! As TROtt works hard to expand our programming and reach new members of the community, your donations not only support our unique programs – but this year, they make DOUBLE the impact!

With an anonymous donor matching donations up to $1,000 for #GivingTuesday2023 – the impact of every dollar is literally doubled!

If you are willing and able, please help TROtt make a difference today through the link in our bio!

🌟 Your incredible generosity is the driving for

🌟 Your incredible generosity is the driving force behind our mission!

With our evidence-based and certified programs, TROtt is lighting up lives in some remarkable ways, including helping our riders with:

✨ Improved muscle tone, strength, and postural control
✨ Enhanced flexibility, range of motion, and balance
✨ Sharpened gross and fine motor skills, plus boosted spatial awareness
✨ Elevated communication skills and structured thinking

... And so much more!

Every dollar you contribute is a game-changer, ensuring our services remain affordable and accessible. And guess what? This year, the giving vibes are going EXTRA! An anonymous donor has pledged to match all donations up to $1,000 between NOW and #GivingTuesday2023 on November 28.

This #GivingTuesday, let's unite to make a lasting impact! 🤝 Join us in spreading joy. Your chance to double the goodness awaits through the link in our bio!

Happy Meet the Team Monday everyone! This week we

Happy Meet the Team Monday everyone! This week we have a very special member of the TROtt team we would like to introduce you to, Jill Anne Joseph. Jill is the Chair of the Board and one of our TROtt horse handlers. She came to us with no background in therapeutic riding or with horses but quickly learned from our excellent instructors and other volunteers.

Jill loves volunteering on the TROtt board because it brings together a lot of talent, experience, and dedication. She enjoys the camaraderie of like-minded individuals working together to build up the TROtt program. As Jill puts it, TROtt is the best volunteer gig around! #meettheteammondays #weloveourvolunteers #TROttriding

With #GivingTuesdayCA around the corner, we have a

With #GivingTuesdayCA around the corner, we have an exciting announcement…

This year, your donations will go even further! Thanks to an anonymous donor, all donations will be matched (up to $1,000) – doubling the impact of your support!

From now until Nov. 28, help TROtt expand our programs for people with disabilities by sharing our message and donating to our #GivingTuesday2023 campaign!

If you are willing and able, please donate now through the link in our bio to double the joy!

Welcome back to Meet the Team Mondays, this week w

Welcome back to Meet the Team Mondays, this week we want to introduce you to one of our Barn Staff Ikram. You will see Ikram in the weekly lessons as a horse handler or sidewalker, helping with regular barn chores like cleaning paddocks and stalls, sweeping, etc. We appreciate Ikram helping to keep TROtt looking clean and organized.

With a background in biomedical science and an interest in medicine, like many of our volunteers, Ikram did not have any background in horses or therapeutic riding, but the other volunteers and staff at TROtt taught him everything he needed to know. It was the community element that drew Ikram to work with the program. He was interested in helping better the lives of people with disabilities and sharing his passion for horses with other people.

#meettheteammondays #weloveourvolunteers #TROttriding

M.P.P @gghamari, Nancy Reid (TROtt Director at Lar

M.P.P @gghamari, Nancy Reid (TROtt Director at Large) and Jill Anne Joseph (TROtt's Board Chair) officially open "Nancy's Sensory Trail", one of many new initiatives coming to TROtt thanks to a very generous grant from @ontrillium. So glad to have volunteers, participants and supporters join us for the event on Nov. 3, 2023!

Saddle up for a unique experience! 📚 Discover

Saddle up for a unique experience!

📚 Discover the magic of horse-powered reading and sign up now!

Join us this Friday, November 3rd at TROtt as we u

Join us this Friday, November 3rd at TROtt as we unveil our transformative new sensory trail!

We're honoured to have @ontrillium and @gghamari with us for this special event to celebrate the ongoing expansion of our programs to better serve our community.

Come witness the power of community support - be there to experience it all!

Welcome to our new series called Meet the Team Mon

Welcome to our new series called Meet the Team Mondays! Here at TROtt we have many gracious volunteers who make the program so special for our riders. The purpose of this series is to introduce you to some of these wonderful individuals.

This week with Meet the Team Mondays, we would like to introduce you to one of our horse handlers Barb. She is one of our volunteers who comes to us with an extensive background with horses. Barb has always loved horses since she was a little girl and used to take riding lessons herself a long time ago. When the stable she rode at closed down she came to TROtt to continue pursuing her passion for horses. Barb started with our program as a sidewalker and like a lot of volunteers got the training to become a horsehandler as well.

As a retired personal support worker, Barb loves volunteering at TROtt because it enables her to do her two favourtie things, working with horses and helping people. We love having Barb on our team, she is often early to lessons and will volunteer to be our demonstration rider when we host training sessions. Her favourite part about being a demo rider is showing the trainees the emergency dismount.

#meettheteammondays #weloveourvolunteers #TROttriding

Our volunteers really can do it all! Check out th

Our volunteers really can do it all!

Check out the latest instalment from @1kram.khan’s fantastic mini-series featuring TROtt’s amazing horses. 🐴 We can’t get enough of these videos that beautifully showcase our horses’ one-of-a-kind personalities.

Huge thanks to Ikram for giving our equine pals such a warm and authentic voice!

Want to learn more about us or join our awesome team? Click the link in our bio to discover what TROtt is all about or drop us an email at trottvolunteer@rogers.com

Volunteering at TROtt isn’t just about giving ba

Volunteering at TROtt isn’t just about giving back, it’s about sharing in the joy of our incredible riders and horses!

Check out @1kram.khan new mini series to discover why he loves volunteering with us. Thank you, Ikram, for capturing the magic of TROtt so perfectly.

Ready to make a difference and help us create unforgettable memories for our riders? Reach out at trottvolunteer@rogers.com

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