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POWELL RIVER THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION |
We encourage independence
"We Acknowledge the
financial support of the
Province of British Columbia"
Buddy says "Happy Holidays"
Warmest Holiday Greetings to the following Businesses for your contributions to the Silent Auction held at our Open House on
December 2nd, 2023
We appreciate your support which helps support therapy on horseback for the people in our community.
- Aaron Service and Supply
- A & W
- Afterglow Hair Lounge
- Anytime Fitness
- Armitage Men's Wear
- Beyond Bliss
- Canadian Tire
- Chopping Block
- Coin Jewellery by Bill
- Fresco
- Julie's Airport Cafe
- Lordco Parts Limited
- Massullo Motors
- Muscles and Mindset
- Nancy’s Bakery
- Pacific Coastal Airlines
- Panago
- Paperworks Gift Gallery
- Powell River Farmers Agricultural Inst.
- Pet Value
- Pollen Sweaters
- Point Group Hospitality
- Powell River Trail Riders
- Quality Foods
- SaveOn Foods
- Shingle Mill
- Springtime Garden Centre
- Sublime Fashion & Accessories
- Starbucks
- The Caboose & Train Station at Tranquility
- Top Shelf Feeds Inc.
- Tug-Guhm Gallery & Studio
- Westview Bowling & Billards
Heather & Sue
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Lexie & Karen
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Thank you GIANT GROUP & Suncoast CYCLES for your generosity
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Santa's Helper
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Why Therapeutic Riding?
The goal of our therapeutic program is to relax and stretch tight muscles, to develop strength and endurance in weakened areas; improve posture, balance, coordination, concentration and attention. This all leads to better social skills, communication and confidence which helps the riders to be better prepared for school and to participate more fully in all aspects of daily living.
The motion that occurs in the pelvis and hips when riding is similar to that of walking, so it provides the rider with the “movement experience” of what it feels like to walk. For some children, this will actually aid in the development of walking. Riding also provides sensory experience, through touch, sight, sound, smell and movement. For individuals with sensory dysfunction, the contact with the horse and the motion of riding help to calm, regulate and integrate the sensory system.
Our Instructors provide safe, engaging and challenging lessons appropriate to the needs of our riders. They encourage our riders towards independence.
The motion that occurs in the pelvis and hips when riding is similar to that of walking, so it provides the rider with the “movement experience” of what it feels like to walk. For some children, this will actually aid in the development of walking. Riding also provides sensory experience, through touch, sight, sound, smell and movement. For individuals with sensory dysfunction, the contact with the horse and the motion of riding help to calm, regulate and integrate the sensory system.
Our Instructors provide safe, engaging and challenging lessons appropriate to the needs of our riders. They encourage our riders towards independence.
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Our Association relies heavily on volunteers, donations and fundraising as well as different grants. Please consider volunteering, donating and supporting our fundraisers. Your financial support helps us to raise approximately two thirds of our annual budget!
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"The motivating belief is that therapy through horseback riding is one of the more progressive forms of therapy, offering empowerment and inspiring self-confidence, a sense of responsibility and teamwork." |
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