Location: Greater Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
Sudbury Therapeutic Riding Program (STRP) is a nonprofit therapeutic riding organization that offers individualized horseback riding for people with special needs. Current community service records describe the program as serving individuals of all ages who face physical, psychological, and behavioural challenges.
The program accepts riders aged 4 and older and requires a doctor’s release along with an evaluation by an STRP therapist before entry. Its current operating season is listed from May to October, with programming running on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings.
STRP’s service site is listed in Markstay within Greater Sudbury, and CanTRA includes the organization in its Ontario member-centre directory under the name Sudbury Therapeutic Riding Program – STRP. Community records also note that the program employs qualified riding instructors who meet national and provincial training requirements.
Key Details:
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Services: Individualized therapeutic horseback riding and equestrian therapy
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Who they serve: Individuals of all ages with physical, psychological, and behavioural challenges; minimum rider age is 4
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Notable programs: Therapist-evaluated riding program with seasonal operation from May to October
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Facility or setting: Program site in Markstay within Greater Sudbury
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Certifications or credentials: Listed in CanTRA’s Ontario member-centre directory; instructors described as meeting national and provincial training requirements
Last Verified: March 11, 2026.