38/ DECEMBER 2010 THE RIDER
Centre Profile: Half Pint Hooves Ontario Therapeutic Riding Association
President: ManeLine
Sundance and Faline began “leading people to new horizons” in December 2008. While visiting resi- dential and adult day-away homes, people enjoyed the gentle healing presence of these miniature service horses. Residents were filled with curiosity and wonder as they felt the softness of their long winter coats. People reached out with laughter when they saw boots on their hooves or witnessed them stepping out of an elevator. Residents extended them- selves socially, sharing stories of farming and the role horses have played in their family life. For days following the visits people were still talking about the sense of joy and wonder they experienced with these
fantastic service animals.
After many months of prepara- tion guided by Deb Burt and Jane Pat- terson, Equine Facilitated Wellness and Learning (EFWL) was introduced to Sault St. Marie, Ontario through Half-Pint Hooves.
Half-Pint Hooves has partnered with community agencies developing equine-based programs in assisting clients with their therapeutic, recre- ational and educational needs. Their custom designed carts have made out- door events possible with rides along the waterfront and trails allowing people with special needs a unique experience while providing therapy. People with mobility challenges sud- denly have access to an innovative
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form of recreation and therapy feeling at one with nature because of these horses. While holding onto the handle of a specialized horse harness, the visually impaired and the autistic are able to enjoy a safe recreational walk- about. Horse themed day camps and school classes have provided partici- pants unique opportunities for learn- ing and personal development. With their specialized equipment and ‘potty-trained’ horses, they are able to host the program activities on their site or the user’s site, making Half- Pint Hooves very accessible. Who would have thought that these little horses would have created such a large impact and improve the quality of life for so many people with special needs in their community! Learn more by visiting
www.halfpinthooves.com.
Congratulations to OnTRA’s Ontario Therapeutic Riding 2010 centre grant recipients
OnTRA would like to thank all grant applicants for their participa- tion in our 2010 grant process. Our recipients willbe making good use of their grant money. Here are are some of the ways that member cen- tre’s benefit from OnTRA’s grant program.
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 dan- gerous sport therefore you should verify the safety procedures & the certification of the instruc- tors at the therapeutic riding facility of your choice.
• SARI Diane Blackall - horse pur- chase
• TROtt - horse purchase and instructor certification
• Pegasus Ian Brooks - instructor certification and equipment/tack purchase
• Jabez Arnold and Nancy Row - instructor training and accessible laneway construction • GRACE - arena kick boards and rain catching arena watering system • CARD Michael Bunker - doors and openers for arena • TEAD Hilary Webb - outdoor sand ring • EQUALL - horse purchase • Thunder Bay TRA - tack pur- chase
ONTRA NEWS
Do you have a special therapy story? Do you know an outstanding volunteer or therapeutic riding student who has a special story that your member centre wants to share? Send OnTRA your story and we will feature it in
EQUINE GUELPH NEWS
needs of the horse industry since it’s inception 8 years ago. Feedback from the industry is vital to the growth and success of your horse industry! Everyone will have a chance to be heard and make a difference shaping future programs for the equine community. The survey will be available online on the Equine Guelph website starting February 1st 2011 and will close
Survey Launch - Your Chance to Have an Impact on the Equine Industry! Equine Guelph has been listening to and serving the
March 6th, 2011. Needs and priorities of the equine industry will be addressed. Results will be used for developing Equine Guelph programs specific to industry needs.
So stay tuned, sign on and have your say! For more information on the Equine Guelph indus- try survey, please contact Diane Gibbard at 519-824- 4120 x 53457,
horses@uoguelph.ca
Viki LaCombe Kirsten Smith Virginia Pohler Pat DiMambro
Jessica Malpage, Kelly McGarrell, Megan Vance Kelly McGarrell
Equine Facilitated Wellness Association
• WETRA Mike and Becky Mills - electric lift and mounting area con- struction
The Pippa Hodge Clinic is now
confirmed for May 14-15 2011 weekend to be held at TEAD. Check out our website for more details
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the Mane Line. Check out our website for more infor- mation
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OnTRA will be hosting a Therapeutic Riding Clinic with Pippa Hodge in June 2011 in the GTA area please check out coming events at
www.ontra.ca for further details.
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