Prairie Strides Inc.
Oak Bluff, Manitoba
Prairie Strides is a registered charity in Oak Bluff, Manitoba, that runs adaptive horse riding programs for children with disabilities. It has been helping children since 1977. Programs serve riders ages 5 to 15, including children with cerebral palsy, autism, visual impairments and other developmental disabilities.
- Adaptive Riding Program
- Horse Activities Program
- Summer program
- Spring and fall 10-week sessions
- Evening classes
- Children ages 5 to 15
- Children with cerebral palsy
- Children with autism
- Children with visual impairments
- Children with developmental disabilities
More about this center
About the Program
Prairie Strides lists two programs, the Horse Activities Program and the Adaptive Riding Program, each with its own registration link. Classes run in a spring session and a fall session. Each session lasts 10 weeks, with evening classes on Mondays and Wednesdays led by trained instructors and supported by volunteers.
The website also describes an inclusive, flexible summer program that encourages physical activity, social connection and development, at the barn and beyond. Videos on the site show a young rider on an Equicizer, a mechanical riding horse, with helpers. The organization says it relies on community donations and fundraising and receives no government funding. Stories on its Trotful Tales page feature riders, volunteers and horses, including Andy, Kylo and Flynn.
Volunteering
Volunteers serve as horse leaders, side walkers, barn helpers and program assistants, plus a volunteer role for physiotherapists and occupational therapists. Volunteers must be 16 or older and able to walk or stand for about 60 minutes. No horse experience is needed.
New volunteers complete an online orientation, then in-person training before classes begin. Shifts run about 1 to 1.5 hours on Monday or Wednesday evenings, and volunteers are encouraged to commit weekly for the full 10-week session. Applications are made through the volunteer page on the Prairie Strides website.
Location
Classes are held at West Wind Stables, 53086 Road 4E, Oak Bluff, Manitoba R0G 1N0. The mailing address is Box 402, Oak Bluff, MB R0G 1N0.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I register my child?
Use the Horse Activities Program or Adaptive Riding Program registration link on the Programs page of the Prairie Strides website. For questions, call or text 204-995-7932 or email exedir@prairiestrides.com.
What ages does Prairie Strides serve?
The programs are for children ages 5 to 15 with disabilities, including cerebral palsy, autism, visual impairments and other developmental disabilities.
When do classes run?
Sessions run in spring and fall, each lasting 10 weeks, with evening classes on Mondays and Wednesdays. A summer program is also offered.
How much does it cost?
Call or text 204-995-7932 or email exedir@prairiestrides.com to ask about current program rates. See our guide to equine therapy costs for general background.
Location
Oak Bluff, Manitoba R0G 1N0
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.