46/ OCTOBER/NOVEMBER 2010 THE RIDER
Ontario Therapeutic Riding Association
www.ontra.ca
ManeLine
Notice of OnTRA Annual Meeting
The 26th Annual General Meeting will be held on Saturday, November 20th 2010, at 10:30am at the Ingersoll Skills Centre,
420 Thomas Street, Ingersoll, ON Check out our Website for more details
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Stonegate Farm’s therapeutic riding program has been devel- oped to enhance the lives of chil- dren and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities by partner- ing with a very special group of horses and volunteers. Working in small groups, our riders enjoy interacting with humans and hors- es in a relaxed, supportive setting that helps develop physical, social and cognitive skills while having
fun.
Providing both therapy and recreation, riding helps to improve balance and co-ordination, strength and muscle tone, and mobilizes joints. Cognitive and psychological benefits include improved sensory processing, focus and concentration, the abili- ty to learn concepts, social and communication skills. Self-confi- dence and self-esteem develop
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Vice President: Treasurer: Secretary: Directors:
ManeLine Editor:
Viki LaCombe Kirsten Smith Virginia Pohler Pat DiMambro
Jessica Malpage, Kelly McGarrell, Megan Vance Kelly McGarrell
Centre Profile: Stonegate Farm
from the sense of accomplishment and empowerment riding can pro- vide.
Stonegate’s riders include children and adults with autism, cerebral palsy, stroke, arthritis, learning disabilities, developmen- tal delay and similar physical and cognitive disabilities.
Please feel free to contact us if you would like additional infor- mation, or to arrange a tour of the
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Stonegate Farm is a member of the Ontario Therapeutic Riding Association and the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association.
Lillian Tepera & Robert Timlin 1090 Warminster Sideroad, RR 3 Coldwater, Ontario 705-327-7801
stonegatefarm@gmail.com
1/ AppleJack with Kevin Funk 2/ Charlene Yoshida on Raz-a-ma-taz 3/ Danika Blackstock on Raz-a-ma-
taz 4/ Tass with SARI rider 5/ Faith Austin on Cookie
2010 OnTRA MEMBER CENTRES ASHBURN: The Stables at WindReach Farm - 905-655-5827
BARRIE/ORILLIA: Stonegate Farm - 705-327-7801 BELLEVILLE: Quinte Therapeutic Riding Assn.- 613-395-4472 BRACEBRIDGE: With Care Oke-Cook Family Farm- 705-645-5866 BRAMPTON/CALEDON: Caledon Equestrian School - 905 584-2022 BRENTWOOD: Kuruka Equestrian CALEDON EAST: Peace Ranch - 905-584-9156 CARLETON PLACE: Lanark County Therapeutic Riding Program - 613 257-7121
CORNWALL: Brave-Hearts Riding Club - 613-528-1616 CORNWALL: Second Wind Acres - 613-528-1616 GREELY: TROtt GUELPH: Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre - 519-837-0558 HAMILTON: T.E.A.D. - 905-679-8323 HARROW: Four Willows Farm KITCHENER: CODRP / Pride Stables - 519-653-4686 LONDON: SARI Therapeutic Riding - 519-666-1123 MILTON: Windrush Stable Therapeutic Riding Centre - 905-854-6008 NIAGARA ON THE LAKE: Red Roof Retreat - 905-684-0235 NORTH AUGUSTA: Touch a Rainbow - 613-926-2116 OWEN SOUND: G.R.A.C.E. - 519-372-2721 PETERBOROUGH: PARD Therapeutic Riding - 705 742-6441 PETROLIA: Tomlynn Acres Reg. Quarter Horses - 519-882-0958 PORT BURWELL: Jabez Therapy Ranch - 519-874-1168 PORT ELGIN: P.R.A.N.C.E. - 519-832-2522 SCHOMBERG: King’s Ransom Equestrian ST. CATHARINES: Horse Alternative Therapeutic Services - 905-704- 9820
SAULT STE. MARIE: Therapeutic Ride Algoma - 705 945-8546 VAL RITA: Northern Lights TRA HAMILTON: T.E.A.D. - 905-679-8323 THUNDER BAY: Thunder Bay Therapeutic Riding Assoc.- 807-472-5650 TIMMINS: Timmins Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 705-269-5994 TORONTO: C.A.R.D. - 416-667-8600 WHITBY: Durham TRA WINDSOR: Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Assoc. - 519-969-1261
Please volunteer at a centre near you!
DISCLAIMER: Please be advised that OnTRA is not responsible for the accreditation, actions or activities at any OnTRA Member Centre. OnTRA has no legal or structural authority over any Member Centre as each Centre is autonomous. Be aware that horseback riding can be a dangerous sport therefore you should verify the safety procedures & the certification of the instructors at the therapeutic riding facility of your choice.
6/ Faith Austin on Cookie (in back Trevor Mains on Olliver) 7/ Meghan O'Brien on Leo
Photos by Jaye Tatone,
www.jayetatone.com
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