Dear Parents, Riders, Volunteers and Community,
It is with the deepest regret that we have come to the difficult decision to cancel PRTRA riding classes immediately. Our Head Instructor Shannon Durant is injured and pending surgery and unable to attend classes on site for the foreseeable future. Despite our best efforts, since last spring, we have been unable to find a qualified instructor to join our staff and support Shannon during her recovery. Unfortunately we are not the only therapeutic riding association in this situation as the problem is shared by organizations on the Island and the Lower Mainland. We assure you we are working very hard at finding another instructor, are casting our nets far and wide, and as soon as possible we will announce our start up date in the New Year.
The Board of Directors
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association
It is with the deepest regret that we have come to the difficult decision to cancel PRTRA riding classes immediately. Our Head Instructor Shannon Durant is injured and pending surgery and unable to attend classes on site for the foreseeable future. Despite our best efforts, since last spring, we have been unable to find a qualified instructor to join our staff and support Shannon during her recovery. Unfortunately we are not the only therapeutic riding association in this situation as the problem is shared by organizations on the Island and the Lower Mainland. We assure you we are working very hard at finding another instructor, are casting our nets far and wide, and as soon as possible we will announce our start up date in the New Year.
The Board of Directors
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association
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Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association Open House
Thank-you to our staff, volunteers and supporters including the Scotia Bank Team for making our Open House on November 27th a success.
Special thanks to Santa, our amazing horses, Maria Glaze – our photographer and Lexie Ladret and her pony, Domino.
Many merchants supported our Silent Auction. They are:
Aaron Services and Supply Afterglow Hair Lounge
Armitage Men’s Wear Fresco
Jack’s Boatyard Julie’s Airport Café
Lordco Parts Limited Massullo Motors
Mother Nature Nancy’s Bakery
Pacific Coastal Airlines Paperworks Gift Gallery
Pete’s Plumbing Point Group Hospitality
Pollen Sweaters River City Coffee
Rocky Mountain Pizza & Bakery Save On Foods
Springtime Garden Centre Starbucks
TAWS Cycle and Sporting Goods Top Shelf Feeds Inc.
Tug-Guhm Gallery & Studio Westview Bowling & Billiards
32 Lakes
Thank-you also to the individuals who contributed to the auction. The donations received for Hay is for Horses was very generous. We hope everyone enjoyed the event.
Our sincere appreciation is extended to ScotiaBank for their continued support and for matching $3,000 funds raised on this day.
Thank-you to our staff, volunteers and supporters including the Scotia Bank Team for making our Open House on November 27th a success.
Special thanks to Santa, our amazing horses, Maria Glaze – our photographer and Lexie Ladret and her pony, Domino.
Many merchants supported our Silent Auction. They are:
Aaron Services and Supply Afterglow Hair Lounge
Armitage Men’s Wear Fresco
Jack’s Boatyard Julie’s Airport Café
Lordco Parts Limited Massullo Motors
Mother Nature Nancy’s Bakery
Pacific Coastal Airlines Paperworks Gift Gallery
Pete’s Plumbing Point Group Hospitality
Pollen Sweaters River City Coffee
Rocky Mountain Pizza & Bakery Save On Foods
Springtime Garden Centre Starbucks
TAWS Cycle and Sporting Goods Top Shelf Feeds Inc.
Tug-Guhm Gallery & Studio Westview Bowling & Billiards
32 Lakes
Thank-you also to the individuals who contributed to the auction. The donations received for Hay is for Horses was very generous. We hope everyone enjoyed the event.
Our sincere appreciation is extended to ScotiaBank for their continued support and for matching $3,000 funds raised on this day.
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We are actively looking for a riding instructor to join our team immediately.
For more information on the position, please find below the link to the job posting that was advertised at Work BC.
therapeutic_riding_-_riding_instructor_2021.11.22.pdf
Please reach out if you have any questions. Thank you.
Hello all, please note that our indoor arena has been rented every Thursday night starting tomorrow.
Our indoor arena will not be available to the public on Thursday November 18 & 25, December 2 & 9, January 13 & 20 & 27 as well as February 3 & 10.
The information will be posted on the main door.
Thank you.
Our indoor arena will not be available to the public on Thursday November 18 & 25, December 2 & 9, January 13 & 20 & 27 as well as February 3 & 10.
The information will be posted on the main door.
Thank you.
As we haven't been able to hold our annual fundraisers last year and most likely this year, you will notice that supporters of Powell River Therapeutic Association (you can find @prtherapeuticriding on Facebook and Instagram) have been putting items up for auction on the Powell River Auctions group on Facebook.
We thank them for their time and we appreciate everyone bidding on these items.
The proceeds will help us ensuring that we continue to offer our services to our amazing community.
We thank them for their time and we appreciate everyone bidding on these items.
The proceeds will help us ensuring that we continue to offer our services to our amazing community.
As of November 23, 2020, the indoor arena is reopened to the horse community. The Board has approved it, providing the Arena Rules and Policies (found in Forms) as well as the Covid rules are closely followed. The Covid Rules are as follows:
· You must sign in (sign in sheet can be found on the board above the box)
· Safe distancing must be followed
· Everyone using the arena must wear a mask
As per the Arena Rules and Policies, you must 1) be a current member of the Horse Council of BC, 2) be a member of PRTRA and 3) complete the liability waiver. The PRTRA membership and liability waivers are due every September 1st.
The Arena Rules and Policies, PRTRA membership form 2021-22 and the liability waiver can be found on our website, https://www.prtherapeuticriding.com/forms.html.
Forms can be dropped off at the office between Monday and Thursday or you can put them in the box where you put your $5 or drop in coupon. As for the membership fee, you can do the same or etransfer to prtra@shawbiz.ca.
Thank you, enjoy and stay safe!
PRTRA
· You must sign in (sign in sheet can be found on the board above the box)
· Safe distancing must be followed
· Everyone using the arena must wear a mask
As per the Arena Rules and Policies, you must 1) be a current member of the Horse Council of BC, 2) be a member of PRTRA and 3) complete the liability waiver. The PRTRA membership and liability waivers are due every September 1st.
The Arena Rules and Policies, PRTRA membership form 2021-22 and the liability waiver can be found on our website, https://www.prtherapeuticriding.com/forms.html.
Forms can be dropped off at the office between Monday and Thursday or you can put them in the box where you put your $5 or drop in coupon. As for the membership fee, you can do the same or etransfer to prtra@shawbiz.ca.
Thank you, enjoy and stay safe!
PRTRA
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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Our Therapeutic Riding Centre
Our history & purpose
The Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association was formed in 1991 to provide Therapeutic Horse Back Riding for children and adults with physical, mental, emotional and learning disabilities.
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Vision statement
The Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association is a secure organization that works collaboratively within the community to provide unique, accessible therapy to people with disabilities in Powell River.
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Mission statement
The Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association will continue to provide therapy with horses, while focussing on increased sustainability and engagement of our community.
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About Therapeutic Riding
Can I participate?Clients are selected on a needs basis, but those with physical disabilities have top priority.
Our goals are to be a major contributor to the mental, physical and emotional well-being of people with disabilities in our community by providing therapeutic rehabilitation and recreation for people through the use of a horse. We provide therapy to people on a weekly basis ranging in age from preschoolers to seniors. We help people who have autism, anxiety, learning disabilities, behavior and attention deficit disorders, brain injuries, down syndrome, spina bifida, blindness, cerebral palsy and MS. |
Requirements of ridingWe have group classes for pre-school and school-aged children, as well as adults. We also provide private lessons for advances riders. If you think Therapeutic Riding is for you, or someone you know, please call us at 604.485.0177.
Please note that at present there is a waiting list of people who meet the criteria to participate in the program. When a space becomes available it will be filled by an individual who has been assessed as having the greatest need, or who we believe would best fit the particular class that has a vacancy. Our program operates from late September and ends in early June. We follow the public school schedule, and there are no regular classes on holidays, professional development days, parent/teacher conference days and during the Summer, Christmas and Spring breaks. |
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PRTRA gratefully acknowledges financial support of the province of British Columbia.
FINAL WORDS
"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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