FOOTHILLS THERAPEUTIC RIDING ASSOCIATION
Program Objectives:
- Improve balance, muscle control, strength and coordination.
- Improve self-esteem, provide opportunities for success.
- Improve social skills, speech and language.
- Challenge the rider as a 'whole' - their physical, mental, social and emotional self through interacting with the horse, volunteers and other riders.
- Use functional riding skills to achieve specific therapeutic goals for each rider.
- To provide an opportunity for each rider to have "FUN" and a positive equine experience.
We Offer:
2 sessions a year – spring/fall.
Open to school aged (5 – 18) special needs children from the entire Foothills area.
An ‘orientation day’ for all volunteers at start of session.
6 weeks of program for our riders.
Student coordinator works closely with schools on student selection.
Program runs Tuesdays daytime.
Individualized program goals for each rider.
Safety equipment for all riders includes approved helmets, boots and safety belts.
Our riders help to groom, tack and lead their horses.
Sessions
SPRING 2025 SESSION DATES
New Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday April 15th, OAS Volunteer Room
9am-Noon
Returning Volunteer Orientation
To Be Decided - Stay Tuned!
Class Dates
Tuesdays, April 22, 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Our Facility:
Okotoks Agricultural Society Agriplex
Morning Class Times: 9:00am and 10:30am
Afternoon Class Times: 12:15pm and 1:30pm
THANK YOU!