North Shore Equestrian Centre Ltd.
North Vancouver, British Columbia
North Shore Equestrian Centre (NSEC) is a family-owned English riding stable on Lillooet Road in North Vancouver, BC, established in 1986. Alongside public lessons, camps and boarding, it runs a therapeutic riding program with one-on-one lessons led by its resident CanTRA-certified coach.
- One-on-one therapeutic riding lessons
- Semi-private therapeutic sessions (2 clients, 1 coach)
- Weekly public riding lessons (September to June)
- Week-long partial-day riding camps
- Pony play dates for young children
- Full-service boarding and training
- Children and adults with mobility, balance or coordination challenges
- Riders on the autism spectrum
- Riders age 8 and up (public lessons)
- Children age 7 and up (camps)
- Children from age 4 (play dates)
More about this center
About the Therapeutic Program
NSEC is a general riding school first, and its therapeutic program is one part of what the stable offers. The resident CanTRA-certified coach offers one-on-one therapeutic lessons to help people who struggle with mobility, balance and coordination build strength and confidence through riding. The centre says therapeutic lessons may also help people on the autism spectrum connect with horses and work on emotional regulation over time.
Sessions are offered as private (one client with one coach) or semi-private (two clients with one coach), in 30- or 45-minute lengths. NSEC says it is an official provider for the AFU, so once services are approved it can bill the funding unit directly.
Getting Started and Rates
New therapeutic clients begin with an intake session, listed at $126. Private sessions are $100 for 30 minutes or $140 for 45 minutes, and semi-private sessions are $85 or $120 per client. See our guide to equine therapy costs for context.
To book an intake or ask about availability, email WeCreateRiders@gmail.com or call 604-988-5131.
The Stable and Staff
The Kinvig family founded NSEC in 1986. Denise Kinvig was the original owner and operator, and the stable has since passed to her daughter, Laura Kinvig. Laura has trained and shown jumper and equitation horses in national competitions at Spruce Meadows. NSEC owns and cares for several horses used in its lessons, and its camps run during winter break, spring break and July and August.
Location
North Shore Equestrian Centre is at 1301 Lillooet Rd, North Vancouver, BC V7J 2J1.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I start therapeutic riding at North Shore Equestrian Centre?
Call ahead to confirm the therapeutic program is taking riders, since it has paused before when no coach was available. New clients book an intake session first, at $126. Email WeCreateRiders@gmail.com or call 604-988-5131 to arrange one.
How much do therapeutic sessions cost?
Private sessions are $100 for 30 minutes or $140 for 45 minutes, and semi-private sessions are $85 or $120 per client. NSEC says it can bill the AFU directly for approved services.
Is this a dedicated therapeutic riding centre?
No. NSEC is a general English riding stable that also offers a therapeutic program with a CanTRA-certified coach, alongside lessons, camps and boarding.
Location
North Vancouver, British Columbia V7J 2J1
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.