Coming Soon!
Set up is well underway so we can offer this fabulous program to members of our community. What do we need? A wheelchair accessible ramp for mounting, adaptive riding equipment, wheelchair accessible pathways and more. We are accepting donations to help us reach this goal sooner. If you’re able to donate, please click the button below.
Therapeutic Riding Program
Therapeutic riding is a form of horseback riding taught by specially trained instructors to help individuals with physical, cognitive, emotional, or developmental challenges. It uses horseback riding as a tool to improve balance, coordination, muscle tone, confidence, social skills, and overall well-being.
Jacqueline Sharp is a CTRII Certified Instructor through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA).
Participants:
Minimum age requirement for riding is 4 - 70 years old & a maximum weight of 180lbs (84 kg).
Availability:
This program is available mid-March to early November. It is not offered throughout the winter.
Mandatory Forms for Participation
To apply for the Therapeutic Riding Program, there are several forms that must be downloaded, filled out & returned. Once all forms have been submitted, our team will reach out to confirm enrolment. Please see below:
Therapeutic Riding Registration Package:
Physician Form:
Rider Manual:
Other Links:
Testimonials
“Therapeutic riding lessons at Pine Haven have transformed our daughter! Jacqueline is extremely friendly and patient and her enthusiasm is contagious. Previously our daughter took lessons elsewhere and soon gave up despite her great love of horses. Now, after 3 months of therapeutic riding lessons at Pine Haven she is thrilled to be trotting with no lead rope. When she comes home from a lesson she is brimming with enthusiasm and self-confidence. This has spread into other areas of her life where she is taking on new adventures. Just yesterday she was talking about all the things she has done recently that she never would have dreamed of doing only a few months ago.”
“I support a wonderful young lady who has always loved horses, and the entire horse world culture. With her disability horse back riding wasn’t something she thought she was able to pursue. With the help of Jaqueline Sharp and Dally, this girl is now living out her dream. Not only is she horse back riding, but she’s really good at it. This experience has opened so many doors for her, with the constant support, knowledge, patience and trust from her coach Jacqueline .
The facility is very nice and clean, with both indoor and outdoor arenas. So many sweet horses at Pine Haven, we have rode a few over the months !! Very nice place to be a part of.
Thank you Pine Haven Stables
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