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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GCL1373 | Last Modified: 24 Aug 2020 | Last Full Update: 24 Aug 2020 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre |
| Former Name | Sunrise Equestrian and Recreation Centre for the Disabled |
| Office Phone | Office 519-837-0558 |
| Fax | 519-837-1233 |
| info@sunrise-therapeutic.ca | |
| Website | www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca |
| Social Media |  |
| Primary Contact | Lynne O'Brien, Executive Director; Phone: 519-837-0558 ext 31; Email: lynne@sunrise-therapeutic.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Camilla Giffen, Head Instructor; Phone: 519-837-0558 ext 29; Email: camilla@sunrise-therapeutic.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Fiona Ryder, Volunteer Coordinator; Phone: 519-837-0558 ext 35; Email: fiona@sunrise-therapeutic.ca |
| Description (Site) | Between Wellington Rd 35 and Side Rd 20 S |
| Site Location | Puslinch Twp |
| Located In Community | Puslinch |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Wellington County Rd 35 ( Downey Rd) and Concession 1 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Agency) | Therapy, recreation, horse riding, life skills and farm-related activity programs for children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities / diagnoses and integrated programs for children of all abilities. |
| Description (Service) | Medically supervised program that includes a consultant physiotherapist, occupational therapist and educational professionals. Activities include: * therapeutic riding * horse grooming * driving program * Adult Life Skills program * Little Breeches farm-related activity program * Camp Sunrise - summer day camps * internship program * instructor training |
| Hours | Office Mon-Fri 8 am-4:30 pm * visitors welcome by appointment |
| Areas Served | Waterloo Region ; Wellington County |
| Eligibility | Children and adults with physical and developmental disabilities / diagnoses * children and youth with and without special needs |
| Application | Call or e-mail for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Program ; Scholarship program is available - call for information or visit website |
| Time-Limited Events | Annual Events: Hoofbeat Challenge, Celebrate Sunrise - visit website or call for information |
| Other Details | |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Established | 1982 |
| Print Material | Newsletter - Pony Express |
| Resources | Riding instructors are certified with the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association and Equestrian Canada. All staff have current First Aid and CPR. |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | Equestrian Therapy ; Hippotherapy ; Horseback Riding |
