The Therapeutic Riding Program is for people with developmental and physical disabilities who wish to experience the fun and therapeutic benefits of horseback riding, in a comfortable and safe environment. Volunteers are a vital part of this program and receive training to help with individualized lessons, work with horses and support fundraising initiatives.
5 minutes with a horse can change your life.
Please consider sponsoring one of our incredible horses today!
Each horse in our care costs approximately $8000 annually to keep. This includes health care, feed and shelter. Every little bit helps!
We are very grateful for your support!
Badonkadonk
Code named Leroy
Lanark County’s first therapy donkey
Boots Scootin’ Boogie
Newfoundland Cross
Joined the Riding Program in 2023
Palmer
Morgan / Quarter horse
Newest team member
Newfound Love ‘Shane’
15 year old paint gelding
Joined the riding program in 2020
Syrus
Everybody’s favorite Canadian horse
Joined the program in 2011
The BIG boss!
Therapeutic Riding allows the rider to react to the three-dimensional rhythmic movement of the horse. It emphasizes the learning of functional riding skills as a means of improving the physical and/or mental wellbeing of the riders. It encompasses disabilities categorized as orthopedic, neurological, and a broad range of others.
The riders who are involved in the Riding Program range in age from 3 to over 60 years of age and have a wide variety of both physical and developmental disabilities including cerebral palsy, spina bifida, Down Syndrome, stroke, spinal cord injury, amputees, brain damage, blindness and hearing loss, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, global developmental delay, autism and children who are at risk.
The ConnectWell Therapeutic Riding Program provides individuals a holistic approach to therapy, rehabilitation, recreation and the opportunity to experience freedom and movement astride a horse.
Facebook: @connectwellTR
Phone: 613-257-7121 x3238
Email: abooth@connectwell.ca
