Location: Carleton Place, Ontario, Canada
Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program is operated through ConnectWell Community Health and provides therapeutic riding for individuals with physical and developmental disabilities. The program describes therapeutic riding as a holistic approach to therapy, rehabilitation, and recreation, using the movement of the horse to support physical and mental well-being.
The program serves riders ages 3 and older and supports a wide range of needs, including developmental and physical disabilities. Intake includes a referral form, an assessment or home visit, and medical permission documentation.
ConnectWell’s program also notes that riders are supported by trained volunteers and instructors, and chamber information states that instructors are certified through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association, with consulting physiotherapy support trained in hippotherapy.
Key Details:
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Services: Therapeutic riding as part of therapy, rehabilitation, and recreation
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Who they serve: Individuals age 3 and older with physical and developmental disabilities
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Notable programs: Individualized riding lessons supported by volunteers and intake assessment requirements
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Facility or setting: Program based in Carleton Place and serving Lanark County and Ottawa area residents
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Certifications or credentials: Instructors described by chamber information as certified through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association; consulting physiotherapy support trained in hippotherapy
<span style=”color:#9ca3af; font-size:0.6em;”>Last Verified: March 11, 2026.</span>
Last Verified: March 11, 2026.