Equilibrium Therapeutic Riding Association
Osler, Saskatchewan
Equilibrium Therapeutic Riding is a therapeutic riding program near Osler, Saskatchewan, off Highway 11 between Saskatoon and Prince Albert. It offers weekly private lessons for children and adults with disabilities, contract programs for schools and agencies, and lessons for riders of all abilities.
- Private therapeutic riding lessons (30, 45 or 60 minutes)
- Horsemanship and horse preparation as part of each lesson
- Contract programs for school divisions, organizations and government agencies
- Summer day camp contracts
- Private and group lessons for the general public
- Equine Canada rider level exams
- Mentorship for people working toward CanTRA instructor certification
- Children and adults with disabilities
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Cerebral palsy and brain injury
- Down syndrome and developmental delay
- Multiple sclerosis and muscular dystrophy
- Riders without a disability
More about this center
About the Program
Riders learn horsemanship, including getting the horse ready, and then ride in a lesson built around their own goals, set with the rider's planning team. Lesson length is set after an introductory session, based on each rider's attention span and physical endurance. The program runs in five-month sessions (September to January and February to June) with one lesson per week, and private lessons continue through July and August. Riders commit to the full session.
Schools and agencies can book daytime sessions for small groups or individuals. Learn more about therapeutic riding.
The Horses and Staff
The lead instructor, Erin, holds a diploma in rehabilitation, is a certified CanTRA instructor and an Equine Canada certified competition coach, and has worked with children and adults with disabilities for more than 15 years. The horses are chosen for their size and movement and receive ongoing training.
The farm has a fully insulated indoor arena with a heated viewing area and a wheelchair-accessible washroom, along with outdoor riding facilities.
Getting Started
New riders register online. Riders with a disability submit a physician referral form, and riders with Down syndrome also need an atlanto-axial X-ray verification form; riders without a disability fill out a general public application. Next comes a 30-minute introductory assessment ($82.42 including GST); bring any existing PT, OT, SLP, classroom or behaviour reports. The acknowledgement of risk form is signed in person at the first appointment and renewed each year.
Private lessons are $125 plus GST for 60 minutes, $112 plus GST for 45 minutes and $78.50 plus GST for 30 minutes. Families paying directly are invoiced by email and pay with monthly post-dated cheques. Helmets are required and provided, though riders are encouraged to bring their own, along with boots with a small heel.
Location
Equilibrium Therapeutic Riding is northwest of Osler, Saskatchewan. From Highway 11, drive about 10 km past Osler toward Prince Albert, turn west onto Gruenthal Road (Township Rd 404), and continue about 5 km; the farm is just past Gruenthal, on the left. Look for a two-storey white house with a large tan and red indoor arena, park near the house and enter through the arena's side door. Mail goes to Box 517, Osler, SK S0K 3A0.
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Common Questions
Answered from the center’s own website and public records.
When are lessons held?
Lessons run Monday to Thursday, usually in the evening after school, with daytime times for homeschooled and preschool-aged children.
How much do lessons cost?
Private lessons are $78.50 to $125 plus GST, depending on length, and the introductory assessment is $82.42 including GST.
Are there medical restrictions?
Riding may not suit some conditions, such as atlanto-axial instability, seizures not controlled by medication, or certain hip and spinal conditions. Other conditions, including a weight over 170 lbs, call for extra caution.
Location
Osler, Saskatchewan S0K 3A0
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.