Location: St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
Rainbow Riders is a therapeutic riding centre that has supported children and adults in Newfoundland and Labrador for more than 30 years. The organization focuses on helping participants with physical, developmental, emotional, cognitive, or mental health needs build confidence, independence, and functional skills through horse-based programming.
The centre offers therapeutic riding along with a broader mix of equine-assisted and recreational programs, including Horse Discovery, Hybrid Program, School Groups, Open Trails, Competitive Team, and Pony Pals. Therapeutic riding lessons are led by CanTRA-certified instructors or instructor candidates under supervision, and lesson formats include private, semi-private, and group options ranging from 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Rainbow Riders is listed in CanTRA’s Newfoundland and Labrador member-centre directory, and CanTRA’s 2021 annual report states that the centre attained accreditation in 2021 for its Mount Scio Road location in St. John’s. The organization also says it currently serves about 150 participants, making it the largest therapeutic riding program in Atlantic Canada.
Key Details:
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Services: Therapeutic riding, Horse Discovery, Hybrid Program, School Groups, Open Trails, Competitive Team, and Pony Pals
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Who they serve: Children and adults with physical, emotional, cognitive, or social disabilities and related support needs
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Notable programs: Therapeutic riding lessons with physician referral, plus unmounted and school-based programming
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Facility or setting: Therapeutic riding centre on Mount Scio Road in St. John’s, within Pippy Park
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Certifications or credentials: CanTRA member centre; attained CanTRA accreditation in 2021
Last Verified: March 11, 2026.