Location: Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada
Fredericton T.R.A., also known as the Fredericton Therapeutic Riding Association, is a nonprofit equine-assisted services program in Fredericton, New Brunswick. The program provides therapeutic horseback riding and related horse-centered experiences for children and adults with varying abilities in a supportive environment focused on growth, confidence, and skill development.
This is a longstanding community-based program with a broad service mix that goes beyond standard riding lessons. Alongside therapeutic riding, Fredericton T.R.A. offers equine-assisted learning, trial rides, Mighty Minis, Equicizer sessions, and a veterans program, giving participants several ways to benefit from structured interaction with horses.
About This Program
Fredericton T.R.A. has served the Fredericton area for many years as a charitable therapeutic riding organization. The program is centered on making horseback riding and equine-assisted activities accessible to individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities while supporting physical, social, emotional, and developmental progress through time with horses.
The program is designed to be practical, encouraging, and participant-focused. Riding sessions include structured activities that support balance, coordination, problem-solving, focus, confidence, and horsemanship, while volunteer involvement helps create a strong sense of support for riders and families.
Services Offered
- Therapeutic riding
- Trial rides
- Equine-assisted learning
- Mighty Minis
- Equicizer sessions
- Equine therapy for veterans
- Volunteer-supported horse programs
- Adaptive horsemanship experiences
Who They Serve
- Children
- Adults
- Individuals with physical disabilities
- Individuals with cognitive disabilities
- Riders with developmental delays
- Riders with ADHD
- Riders with Down syndrome
- Riders with spina bifida
- Participants who benefit from adaptive equine-assisted activities
Facility and Setting
Fredericton T.R.A. operates in Fredericton and is associated with Woodstock Road. The program runs in a horse-centered setting designed for structured therapeutic riding and related equine-assisted activities.
The environment is built around safe, supportive interaction with well-prepared therapy horses and a strong volunteer base. The atmosphere is welcoming and community-oriented, giving riders a space where they can participate at an individualized pace while building both comfort and ability around horses.
What Makes Them Unique
Fredericton T.R.A. stands out for the range of programs it offers within one therapeutic riding organization. In addition to its core riding sessions, it provides Mighty Minis, Equicizer programming, equine-assisted learning, and a veterans-focused program, which gives it a wider reach than many smaller riding centers.
Another strength is its established community presence. The program combines therapeutic riding with volunteer involvement, trained horses, and adaptable lesson formats, creating a consistent and supportive experience for riders of different ages and ability levels.