Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL0443 | Last Modified: 05 May 2020 | Last Full Update: 05 May 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | CanTRA |
| Office Phone | 519-767-0700 |
| Fax | 519-767-0435 |
| ctra@golden.net | |
| Website | www.cantra.ca |
| Description (Site) | Orchard Park Office Centre |
| Site Location | Guelph-North |
| Located In Community | Guelph |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 6 N and Woodlawn Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Promotes challenge, achievement and empowerment for children and adults with disabilities through interaction with horses. |
| Description (Service) | Provides standards of certification / education for therapeutic riding instructors * manages instructor certification program * consultant services, conferences, workshops, seminars Programs include: Hippotherapy: utilization of the horse for therapeutic / rehabilitative purposes Equine-Facilitated Wellness: strategies and techniques that bring together clients and horses in healing and learning environments There are approximately 80 member centres across Canada that offer therapeutic riding, recreation, sport and life skills programs - see website for list or to use Member Centre map locator |
| Hours | Office hours Mon, Wed-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | For therapeutic riding services in the Guelph Wellington area, contact Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre at 519-837-0558 |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Membership - annually for individual members and CanTRA member centres ; Program - for CanTRA Instructor Certification |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1980 |
| Funding | Donations |
| Print Material | CanTRA Caller newsletter |
| Resources | CanTRA is a member of the Federation of Horses in Education and Therapy International (HETI) and is recognized by HETI as the only governing body for therapeutic riding in Canada. |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Equestrian Therapy ; Hippotherapy ; Occupational/Professional Licensing and Certification |
