The practice and accreditation of Therapeutic Horse Riding includes a range of horse-related activities that are beneficial for people living with disabilities. TROtt offers three categories of programs that provide a spectrum of opportunities and benefits. Each program incorporates a different balance of therapy, sport and learning and is delivered by certified instructors or coaches. 

Therapeutic Riding

Children and adults with disabilities have fun while riding horses to achieve specific health and wellbeing benefits. Our accredited instructors, assisted by our great volunteers, teach classes tailored to the wellness goals for each person. Classes may focus more on functional riding skills or on activities and activities, depending on the therapeutic goals of the participants.  

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To apply for Therapeutic Riding, see our Application Process or call 613-281-1844.

 

Equine Assisted Learning

TROtt offers Equine Assisted Learning (EAL) programs for individuals or groups living with disabilities or injuries wishing to pursue personal well-being goals.  EAL is an experiential learning approach using horses and the horse facility to promote well-being and the development of life-skills.  Our EAL programs are mainly unmounted (no riding) and may be one-on-one or group activities.  EAL may involve only one session or a series of sessions, depending on the participants’ goals. 

We have two main EAL programs: 

Horse Connections is primarily for people who are neurodiverse or living with mental health issues.
Horse Powered Reading™ is for elementary school aged children having difficulty with reading.

Individuals, clinicians and community agencies, clinicians and Individuals are encouraged to contact us to discuss how EAL could benefit you or your clients. 

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To apply for Equine Assisted Learning or Horse Powered Reading, email eal@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca or call 613-821-1844.

Para-Dressage, Special Olympics and Recreation

Our para-dressage riders are coached by certified Equestrian Canada coaches to improve their riding skills for recreation or competition (in-person or on-line). 

In our Special Olympics program, people with intellectual disabilities participate in equestrian sports and horsemanship in collaboration with “Special Olympics Ontario”.   

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To find out more about our Para-Sport and Recreation opportunities, email operations@ottawatherapeuticriding.ca