Location: Markdale, Ontario, Canada
Hope Haven Therapeutic Riding Centre, also referred to as Hope Haven Therapeutic & Family Centre, is a non-profit therapeutic riding centre located on 142 acres next to the Beaver Valley. The organization provides equine-assisted services for individuals of all ages with disabilities or unique needs, with a focus on building self-esteem, confidence, and life skills through equestrian sports, recreation, and therapeutic programming.
Its programs include therapeutic riding, therapy services, summer camps, March Break camps, full-day adult programming, and a fully funded school program. Instruction is delivered using adaptive teaching techniques and specialized equipment to support a wide range of participant needs.
The centre’s instructors are described as certified through CanTRA, PATH Intl., and Equestrian Canada.
Key Details:
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Services: Equine-assisted services, therapeutic riding, therapy programs, camps, adult programming, and school programming
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Who they serve: Individuals of all ages with disabilities or unique needs
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Notable programs: Summer camps, March Break camps, full-day adult programming, and a fully funded school program
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Facility or setting: 142-acre therapeutic riding centre next to the Beaver Valley in Markdale
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Certifications or credentials: Instructors certified through CanTRA, PATH Intl., and Equestrian Canada
Last Verified: March 11, 2026.