Creston Valley Society for Therapeutic Horsemanship
Creston, British Columbia
The Creston Valley Society for Therapeutic Horsemanship (CVSTH) is a registered charity in Creston, BC, and a CanTRA (Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association) accredited center. It offers mounted and unmounted equine-assisted activities, including therapeutic riding lessons for people of all ages and abilities. Its website names autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder and learning disabilities among the conditions of the people it serves.
- Therapeutic riding lessons
- Unmounted equine-assisted activities
- Trail access through orchards
- Spring, summer and fall lesson sessions
- Volunteer program
- Children and adults of all ages and abilities
- People with physical health conditions
- People with mental health conditions
- Autistic children and adults
- People with ADHD
- People with sensory processing disorder
- People with learning disabilities
More about this center
About the Program
CVSTH says it promotes health through time spent with horses, offering lessons to riders who need to ride for therapeutic benefit. Riders may take part for rehabilitation, skill development, fun and recreation, or competition.
Lessons are offered in an 8-week spring session, two 4-week summer sessions and an 8-week fall session. New riders fill out the New Rider Application Package, and returning riders register for each session with a form posted on the website.
The Horses and Staff
Christine Ross is the head instructor. She is a CanTRA Coach and an Equestrian Canada Competition Coach. Michelle Whiteaway is a CanTRA Intermediate Instructor.
The website lists nine horses: Allie, Beau, Emma, Cupcake, Kit, Magnum, Rhea, Solar and Tahala. Several are sponsored by local businesses and community groups, and the BC Therapeutic Riding Association has helped fund vet care and tack.
Volunteering
CVSTH takes volunteers, and a Volunteer Application Form is posted on its website. The society is volunteer-governed by a board of directors chaired by Scott Cobbe.
Location
CVSTH is at 851 Erickson Rd, Creston, BC V0B 1G3. The site has a small fenced riding ring, a 100 x 200 fenced arena, a covered tack-up area and fenced paddocks, with trail access through the orchards and around the Spectrum Farms property.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for lessons?
New riders complete the New Rider Application Package on the CVSTH website, then register for a session using that session's form. You can also call 250-402-3400 or email admin@cvsth.ca.
When do lessons run?
Lessons are offered in an 8-week spring session, two 4-week summer sessions and an 8-week fall session. Dates for each session are posted on the website.
How much do lessons cost?
Contact CVSTH at 250-402-3400 or admin@cvsth.ca for current lesson rates. For general pricing, see our guide to equine therapy costs.
Who can ride?
The society offers lessons to people of all ages and abilities who need to ride for therapeutic benefit.
Location
Creston, British Columbia V0B 1G3
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.