Location: Salt Spring Island, British Columbia, Canada.
SaltSpring Therapeutic Riding Association (SaltSpring T.R.A.) is a non-profit therapeutic riding program that provides equine-assisted activities for both children and adults with special needs. The organization describes its work as supporting physical rehabilitation, personal development, horsemanship skills, and meaningful recreation through an inclusive riding environment.
The program serves riders facing physical, intellectual, cognitive, developmental, emotional, and mental health challenges. It offers year-round programming for Salt Spring residents, with four riding sessions each year in the fall, winter, spring, and summer.
SaltSpring Therapeutic Riding Association is also listed in the BC Therapeutic Riding and CanTRA directories, which places it within the broader network of therapeutic riding centres in British Columbia and Canada.
Key Details:
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Services: Therapeutic riding and equine-assisted activities
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Who they serve: Children and adults with physical, intellectual, cognitive, developmental, emotional, and mental health challenges
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Notable programs: Four yearly riding sessions with one-hour weekly lessons
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Facility or setting: Therapeutic riding program based on Salt Spring Island
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Certifications or credentials: Listed in BC Therapeutic Riding and CanTRA member directories
Last Verified: March 11, 2026.