Support Your Local Riding Center
Learn how to support your local riding center through volunteering, donations, events, and community involvement to help programs thrive.
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The Physical Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy: Balance, Core Activation, and Everyday Movement
Learn how equine-assisted therapy supports balance, core strength, coordination, breathing, and everyday movement through rhythmic horse interaction.
Progression in Equine-Assisted Programs: How Sessions Safely Build Skill and Confidence
How equine-assisted programs safely progress skills using tempo, patterns, and terrain while supporting learning, confidence, and horse welfare.
A Non-Clinical Guide to Equine-Assisted Activities
Explore how to decide if equine-assisted activities are a good personal fit by reviewing goals, comfort level, program style, and supportive riding centers.
CanTRA: Canada’s Home for Therapeutic Riding Education and Standards
What is CanTRA? Canada’s therapeutic riding body sets standards, certifies instructors, and accredits centres to ensure safe, credible programs.
History of Animal-Assisted Activities: From Moral Treatment to Modern Practice
Explore the history of animal-assisted activities, from early “moral treatment” to today’s structured, welfare-focused programs.