Équitation Thérapeutique Harmony
Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Québec
Équitation Thérapeutique Harmony is a therapeutic riding center in Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, in Quebec's Lanaudière region. It offers therapeutic riding and ethological (natural) riding and horsemanship, along with group projects for local youth and family caregivers. Riders range from children and teens to adults and seniors.
- Therapeutic riding (équitation thérapeutique)
- Ethological riding and horsemanship
- Group activities for youth from local youth centres
- Group activities for family caregivers
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- Seniors
- Youth from local youth centres
- Family caregivers
More about this center
About the Program
Harmony was founded in 2016 by people with backgrounds in riding and helping professions. Therapeutic riding sessions follow a weekly routine and work toward physical goals such as balance, coordination, fine and gross motor skills and muscle tone, emotional goals such as confidence, self-esteem and managing stress and anxiety, and social goals such as language, attention and concentration.
The ethological riding and horsemanship program focuses on communicating with the horse through body language, building rider posture, and developing mutual trust for safe riding, with attention to the horse's well-being.
Community Projects
The Maison des jeunes project brings groups of young people from youth centres to discover the bond between rider and horse and learn how horses live, with support from the Caisse Desjardins de Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan. The Proches aidants project offers group activities that give family caregivers time to recharge, made possible by a caregiver foundation.
The Horses and Staff
President Christine St-Laurent is a therapeutic riding instructor certified by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (ACET/CanTRA). Sylvie Lussier is a classical riding instructor certified by Cheval Québec. The board also includes a recreation specialist and a special-education worker.
The herd has six horses: Gaby, a Canadian horse; Tess, a Quarter Horse; Nelly, a Paint; Romance, a Canadian-Morgan cross; Marley, a Canadian-Paint cross; and Stella, a miniature horse. Volunteers help care for the horses, and new volunteers can apply through an online form.
Location
Équitation Thérapeutique Harmony is at 365 Rang de la Rivière N, Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Quebec J0K 3H0. Call (514) 258-6391 or email info@etharmony.com.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I register a rider?
Registration uses a registration form, a participant insurance waiver and a photo and information consent form, which can be downloaded from the center's website. Contact the center at (514) 258-6391 or info@etharmony.com to ask about openings.
What ages does Harmony work with?
The center has worked with children, teens, adults and seniors.
How much do sessions cost?
Call (514) 258-6391 or email info@etharmony.com to ask about current rates.
Can I volunteer?
Yes. Volunteers help care for the horses, and you can apply through the volunteer form on the center's website.
Location
Saint-Roch-de-l'Achigan, Québec J0K 3H0
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.