Benefits & Resources:
Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship
Therapeutic riding and horsemanship offer a wide range of physical, emotional, cognitive, and social benefits, making it an effective and enjoyable activity for individuals with diverse needs.
Enhance Physical Strength & Coordination
Improved balance, posture, reflexes, and mobility through riding activities.
Boost Cognitive Function
Promotes focus, memory, problem-solving skills, and emotional regulation.
Emotional Resilience & Confidence
Reduces stress and anxiety while building self-esteem, trust, and patience.
Improved Social Skills & Connection
Encourages communication, empathy, and builds relationship skills.
Sensory Stimulation & Regulation
Enhances sensory processing, body control, and spatial awareness.
Empowerment & Personal Growth
Encourages independence and responsibility. A sense of achievement.
Through interactive riding games, trail rides, and skill-building activities, participants experience:
Boosted confidence and self-esteem
Development of trust, patience, and resilience
Reduced stress, anxiety, and depression
Sense of achievement and empowerment
Develops communication skills and teamwork
Fosters a sense of responsibility and cooperation
Provides a supportive and inclusive community
Physical Benefits
Improved balance, posture, coordination, and reflexes
Increased strength, mobility, flexibility, and muscle tone
Enhanced motor skills and core stability
Support for sensory integration and body awareness
Cognative Benefits
Strengthened concentration, focus, and problem-solving skills
Improved learning ability and memory retention
Encouragement of decision-making and independence
Therapeutic Riding & Horsemanship Resources
Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association
Supports individuals and groups through education, certification, insurance coverage, communication and accreditation.
Alberta Equestrian Federation
Alberta Equestrian Federation is dedicated to the well-being of horses, and works for the equestrian community in the province.
Rocky Mountain Adaptive Canmore, Alberta
A charitable society that provides individuals with disabilities the chance to access recreational activities in the Canadian Rockies.