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POWELL RIVER THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION
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Our horses are chosen for their gentle nature and calmness.
They have a hard job and must adapt to the many different needs of our riders.
Finding appropriate horses for our program is a challenge so a great deal of care
is given to them so they can continue to provide this therapy.
They have a hard job and must adapt to the many different needs of our riders.
Finding appropriate horses for our program is a challenge so a great deal of care
is given to them so they can continue to provide this therapy.
Welcome to the stables
Sitka is a lovely Quarter Horse / Norwegian Fjord cross mare born in 1997. She was donated to the PRTRA in July 2010. As a 4-month old filly, Sitka lost the sight in her left eye as a result of an accident. This does not hold her back from doing her job. Her size and forward movement make her a suitable horse for some of our adult riders but she can also be trusted to look after some of our younger inexperienced riders as well.
Buddy is an Appaloosa gelding who came to PRTRA in September 2019. He is a 16 HH love bug who adores attention. He is the newest member of the herd and turns out to be a wonderful therapeutic horse. 
Liam comes to us from Salt Spring Island and is the first horse to be adopted through PRTRA’s Adopt A Pony program.
He is a chestnut roan Belgian/Quarter Horse gelding born in 1995. Liam’s quiet “gentle giant” nature makes him everyone’s favorite. Not only does he get along with all of us but also he gets along with the whole herd and has made a wonderful pasture mate. |
Zora was purchased from a family in Princeton, BC in April 2016. She is a stunning ‘Gray’ Norwegian Fjord. Born June 1, 2003 and registered as ‘Snowy’s Zora’. She loves people and is gentle, with the calm Fjord personality. 
Soupy is a draft X gelding from Victoria, BC. Soupy is at PRTRA for a year lease. He is in his early twenties, and has lots of experience teaching all levels of riders. 
Desi is a registered Norwegian Fjord gelding. He was born in 1992, his registered name is Destrier of Narnia!
Desi has been with PRTRA since October 2007 and is one of the backbones of our program here at PRTRA. With endless patience and an even temperament, Desi can be counted on to look after some of our most challenging riders |
My Texas Darlin "Oveta" is a 13 year old QH mare. Oveta is at PRTRA on trial to ensure she is a good fit for the program. Oveta has done Para-Dressage and looks to be a great addition to the program!
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Stormy is a registered Norwegian Fjord gelding. He was born in 2002. In previous years, he was used in a Theraputic Riding Facility. Stormy may be little, but his personallity is not!
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And our barn cat Leon! |
Adopt-a-ponyHere’s a great way to help PRTRA. Consider sponsoring one of the therapy horses through the Adopt-a-Pony program.
The cost of maintaining a special therapy horse is very high. Costs may include feed, bedding, farrier and veterinary costs, replacing special tack, maintaining and repairing stable and pasture. Your sponsorship will maintain one special therapeutic riding horse of your choice for one year. The Adopt-a-Pony program gives corporations, groups and individuals the opportunity to support the “backbone” of our therapeutic riding program - the horses. Sponsorship Benefits Adopt-a-Pony sponsors are recognized for their contribution in many ways...
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