Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association
Timmins, Ontario
Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association (TTRA) is a registered charity in Timmins, Ontario, and a member centre of the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA). It offers equine-assisted learning and activities for people of all ages, with both mounted and unmounted programs led by a nationally certified coach.
- Therapeutic riding
- Unmounted (ground-based) horse activities
- Equine-assisted learning and activities
- Children
- Teens
- Adults
- People with disabilities or other challenges
More about this center
About the Program
TTRA runs its programs at its farm on Mahoney Road in Timmins. Participants can take part in therapeutic riding or in unmounted sessions where they work with horses from the ground. The association says its goal is to improve quality of life for people of all ages facing a range of challenges and disabilities, and that the benefits can be physical, psychological or social, including greater self-confidence.
Sessions are run by a certified coach with trained helpers and therapy horses.
The Coach
Lessons are led by coach Lydia Dubanow, a CanTRA Coach (Canadian Certified Therapeutic Riding Coach) and an Equestrian Canada certified coach. CanTRA Coach is the association's highest instructor certification.
Volunteering and Support
Volunteers help with horses and participants during lessons. People can also support TTRA with donations. Because it is a registered Canadian charity (registration number 140783747RR0001), donors can receive tax receipts.
Location
Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association is at 1625 Mahoney Road, Timmins, Ontario P4R 0H5, and serves the Timmins area of northeastern Ontario.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up or check for openings?
Call coach Lydia Dubanow at 705-268-5994 or email ldubanow@ntl.sympatico.ca to ask about upcoming sessions and openings.
Do participants have to ride?
No. TTRA offers both mounted and unmounted programs, so participants can work with horses from the ground instead of riding.
How much do sessions cost?
Contact TTRA at 705-268-5994 for current rates. For general pricing context, see our guide to equine therapy costs.
Location
Timmins, Ontario P4R 0H5
Questions to Ask When You Call
The center is the best source for these answers.
- Are you running now, and taking new riders?Start here. We couldn’t confirm a current schedule.
- Which ages and needs do you work with?Ask about experience with your rider’s specific condition.
- Is a licensed PT, OT or speech therapist involved?Therapist-led hippotherapy is usually the only kind insurance may cover.
- What does a session cost, and are there scholarships?Many nonprofit programs offer sliding scales or sponsored spots.
- Do you have a mounting ramp or lift?Important for riders who use a wheelchair or need help mounting.