NEWS:
August 30- 2009: Final Dates for fall Sessions 29 Sept till 19 Nov.
We should have all the forms in by 14 Sept.
JULY 2009: Great success at our special appearance during the RCMP Musical Ride!!!
News Coverage:
Photo Album here:
A BIG BIG THANK YOU to the Kinsmen Club of Terrace and the Skeena Valley Rotary Club! They made an official presentation to Dr. Strydom and the Northwest Therapeutic Equestrian Association of a fully equipped ‘Tack’ trailer. The saddles and equipment are unique and designed specifically for this training and therapy. We need to travel between various locations and keep the tack safe and secure. The Kinsmen saw this need and provided approximately $10,000 to purchase the unit. The Skeena Valley Rotary Club came up behind and supported the gift by providing a further $2,000 to deck out the interior of the trailer with shelving and racks for the saddles, harnesses, blankets and the variety of gear that accompanies the sessions.
JUNE 2009: INFO ON NEW SUMMER SESSIONS July 14 – August 6, 2009 Please hand in applications before June 30th. Thank you!
The NWTEA Summer session is scheduled to run for four weeks with the option of having lessons once or twice weekly. Please note that participants wishing to ride twice per week will be accommodated as space and volunteer availability permits. Please direct any questions or concerns to Michelle Baber at 250-638-8266.
One lesson per week on Tues or Thurs between 4 – 6 pm; Session Fee: $140
Two Lessons per week on Tues and Thurs between 4-6 pm; Session Fee: $280
April 2009: Change of date; the Volunteer day is now on April 9th, 4:30-6 pm at the Thornhill covered arena.
Change of date;the Start of the SPring Session is also moved; new date is May 5th, 2009.
Please hand in your applications for the Spring sessions by March 31. Forms can be downloaded from the Download page.
2009 FALL Schedule
Session Dates: 29 Sept till 19 Nov. We should have all the forms in by 14 Sept.
Please direct any questions or concerns to Michelle Baber at 250-638-8266.
NWTEA is now accepting applications for these sessions. Please hand in applications before September 14th, 2009. Thank you! You can download and fill out the required applications if you want to take lessons or to become a volunteer. There will be a returning participant package, but only for returning 2009 participants, otherwise we need the full application filled out.
Contact Michelle Baber at 250-638-8266 OR Lisa Strydom at 250-638-1706
The Indoor Arena will be closed to the public during the Therapeutic Riding Times.
We are asking that all riders be out of the arena at least 10 minutes before Therapeutic Riding starts.
For more information on Therapeutic Riding, call Judy Eisner @ 250-635-5539 or eisner@telus.net
FEE SCHEDULE: : We have 3 sessions per year consisting of 8 weeks each with a maximum of 2-3 participants/lesson. The Fee for one session is $ 280/participant
(1/2 hour weekly for 8 weeks).
Please hand in applications before June Sep 14th, 2009. Thank you! Please direct any questions or concerns to Michelle Baber at 250-638-8266.
NWTEA is now accepting applications for these sessions. Please download and fill out the required applications if you want to take lessons or to become a volunteer. There will be a returning participant package, but only for returning 2009 participants, otherwise we need the full application filled out. Spaces for the lessons are always filling up fast, but we are in need for volunteers!
Contact Michelle barber at 250-638-8266 OR Lisa Strydom at 250-638-1706
The Indoor Arena will be closed to the public during the Therapeutic Riding Times.
We are asking that all riders be out of the arena at least 10 minutes before Therapeutic Riding starts.
For more information on Therapeutic Riding, call Judy Eisner @ 250-635-5539 or eisner@telus.net
“More Than Just a Pony Ride,” therapeutic riding is a unique program that uses horses as therapists. While learning riding and horsemanship skills, people with mental, emotional and/or physical disabilities gain a host of benefits. For anyone with a disability, equestrian activities can be a way to discover a whole new world of adventure, freedom, responsibility, dignity and excitement. It is also a way to improve concentration, balance, coordination and strengthen muscles. Most importantly, it provides an overwhelming sense of accomplishment for everyone involved – riders, volunteers, caregivers and instructors.
People may participate for a variety of reasons and in order to meet each rider’s individual needs their program is specifically designed for them. Lessons may include games, exercises, trail rides, riding instruction, or horsemanship skills such as grooming, leading, feeding etc.
The goal of the program is for the rider to be as independent as possible, however in some cases volunteers are there to assist in interpreting the instructor’s wishes and helping the rider carry them out. The level of this assistance is different for every rider depending on individual abilities.
August 2008 - Registration for Fall Sessions started. Make sure you get your application in before October 1, 2008
July 2008 - Summersessions are in full swing. RETURNING RIDERS PLEASE USE SUMMER SESSION APPLICATIONS FOR THE JULY/AUGUST SESSIONS (you find them on the Download page)
June 2008:
FUN DAY and AGM at Ridgewind Farm.
June 28 - 2008
10 am - 1 pm
Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun-filled morning on a farm – feed the chickens, play with the turkeys, pet the goats and most important of all, come ride and play with our therapy horses.
For more info contact Lisa Strydom at
(250) 638-1706
April 2008:
We've done well - with the strong participation, fundraising and sponsorships we have been able to cover our costs. Now it is time to give back to you and we are happy to announce that we will lower our NWTEA member-ship fees: effective immediately we now charge $10(individual) / $20(Family)
THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!
New session starting April 8 - we are still looking for Volunteers!
March 2008:
NWTEA OPEN DAY- Saturday March 15, 2008. 10am – 12 noon
During these 2 hours we will be showing and telling people what Therapy Riding is all about. There will be the opportunity to join as volunteers and riders. It will be held at the Saddle Club Arena on the Fairgrounds in Thornhill. We will be happy to see you there!
Jan 2008: Therapeutic Riding has been featured in an article by the CBC. View here.....
