Fondation Chevalerie Passion
Saint-Nicolas, Québec
Fondation Chevalerie Passion is a charity in Saint-Nicolas, Lévis, Quebec, that has offered a therapeutic riding and hippotherapy program since 2005. It serves children and adults with special needs of all kinds, including intellectual disabilities, autism and other pervasive developmental disorders, physical disabilities and mental health needs.
- Adapted riding (équitation classique adaptée)
- Hippotherapy
- Specialized day camps (summer, winter and spring breaks)
- Work inclusion internships
- Group outings and fun days
- Respite
- People with intellectual disabilities
- Autistic people and those with other pervasive developmental disorders
- People with physical disabilities
- People with mental health needs
- People with behavior and adaptation disorders
- People with socio-emotional needs
- Students and interns referred by school boards and the CISSS
More about this center
About the Program
The center is certified by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA, known in French as ACET). Its program also follows the standards of the Fédération québécoise d'équitation thérapeutique and the American Hippotherapy Association.
Adapted riding is taught as a sport and leisure activity, with therapeutic goals set for each client. Hippotherapy is a rehabilitation approach delivered by a health professional, who uses the horse's movement as a dynamic therapeutic surface. Occupational therapist Véronique Thibault is part of the team.
Camps, Internships and Groups
Specialized day camps run during the summer and during the winter and spring school breaks. Through its work inclusion program, the foundation partners with school boards and the CISSS de Chaudière-Appalaches and hosts interns two days a week. Groups can book fun days in summer and fall.
The Horses and Staff
Érika Plante is the director and a therapeutic riding instructor, and Tyler Nadeau manages the facility. The program horses include Alexis, Vavi, Twilight and Mitch.
Location
Fondation Chevalerie Passion is at 1963 Route Marie-Victorin, Saint-Nicolas (Lévis), Quebec G7A 4H2, on the south shore of the St. Lawrence across from Quebec City. Its programs work with partners in the Chaudière-Appalaches region.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
How do I sign up for a program?
Each service has its own request form, available on the foundation's website. You can also call (418) 806-5919 or email erikaplante.fcp@outlook.com.
Who provides hippotherapy?
Hippotherapy is delivered by a health professional. Occupational therapist Véronique Thibault is on the team.
How much do sessions cost?
Call (418) 806-5919 or email erikaplante.fcp@outlook.com to ask about current rates for riding, hippotherapy and camps.
How can I support the foundation?
Donations can be made through CanadaHelps or mailed to Fondation Chevalerie Passion, attention Erika Plante, 1963 Rte Marie-Victorin, Saint-Nicolas, Quebec G7A 4H2.
Location
Saint-Nicolas, Québec G7A 4H2
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.