Location: Saanichton, British Columbia, Canada.
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA) is a registered charity and non-profit organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding and other adaptive equine programs for children and adults with diverse abilities in the Greater Victoria area. Its mission centers on building individual capacity through human and horse teamwork while supporting physical, psychological, and social well-being.
The organization offers adaptive or therapeutic riding as a mounted program built around riding skills, participant goals, and social interaction. It also lists adaptive stable management, and its adaptive cart driving program is currently on hold.
VTRA is also listed through both CanTRA and BC Therapeutic Riding, placing it within the wider network of therapeutic riding centres in British Columbia. Recent profiles say it serves more than 200 children and adults across the region.
Key Details:
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Services: Therapeutic horseback riding, adaptive stable management, and adaptive cart driving when available
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Who they serve: Children and adults with diverse abilities in the Greater Victoria area
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Notable programs: Adaptive or therapeutic riding with participant-centered goals and social interaction
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Facility or setting: Based in Saanichton, serving the Greater Victoria region
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Certifications or credentials: Listed in CanTRA and BC Therapeutic Riding directories
Last Verified: March 11, 2026.