Therapeutic Riding Program in Kamloops
Therapeutic Riding
Therapeutic riding is an equine-assisted service for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals with special needs.
Benefits
- Balance & Mobility — Development of balance, coordination, and muscle tone
- Strength — Improvement of muscle tone and physical strength
- Focus — Increased concentration and improved learning skills
- Independence — A sense of achievement, integration, and self-confidence
- Connection — Building bonds with horses and the KTRA community
- Recreation — A fun, challenging, and rewarding physical activity
Medical Requirements
- All rider candidates must have a physician referral form completed before participating in the program.
- People with disabilities should not ride until a medical professional and a physiotherapist or occupational therapist have confirmed riding is safe and suitable for them.
- KTRA reserves the right to determine each candidate’s suitability for the program.
Application
Waitlist
There is a waitlist. In order to be added to our waitlist, please complete the application form below and email it to Ashley at asudds@ktra.ca
Application Form
Click here to download the application form
How to Submit?
Email your Rider applications to Ashley at: asudds@ktra.ca
Information Policies/Procedures
Click here to download the KTRA Information Policies/Procedures
2026 Session Schedule
Therapeutic riding is an equine-assisted service for the purpose of contributing positively to the cognitive, physical, emotional, and social well-being of individuals with special needs.
How to Apply
Follow the steps below to join the waitlist.
Step 1
Download and complete the Rider Application form below
Step 2
Have your physician complete a Physician Referral form (Refer to page 7-10 in application form)
Step 3
Email Whole package not just forms to Ashley at asudds@ktra.ca
Step 4
Ashley will contact you to confirm your spot on the waitlist
January 9, 2024
New Rider Deposit Policy
For riders who are NEW to KTRA and pay out of pocket for lessons.
Due to individuals in the past signing up for a spot and then becoming MIA when payment is due, or cancelling at the last minute before the session starts without making a payment, we have decided to enforce this policy, as Revenues are vital to our Budget as a not-for-profit registered charity.
All non-funded riders (therapeutic or community) will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to reserve their spot. The deposit will cover the cost of one month of lessons, plus an annual membership fee. The deposit/membership fee will be due upon receipt (we will send one reminder email). If payment is not received, then your spot will be forfeited.
The deposit will be applied towards your full session invoice total.
Ashley Sudds, Executive Director
Deposit Rates:
$220 / 30min
Semi-Private
Therapeutic Rider (Non-funded)
$264 / 30min
Private
Therapeutic Rider (Non-funded)
$352 / 30min
Private
Community Rider
Apply for a Grant
The reality is that cost keeps 1 in 3 Canadian kids out of organized sport. KidSport provides grants to help cover those costs to ensure that no kid is ever left watching from the sidelines.
KidSport™ considers the social and economic barriers facing the athlete’s family when determining eligibility for funding. Children 18 and younger could be eligible for up to $625 per child, per calendar year (January – December). Parent/guardians may apply more than one time in a calendar year but the total amount of grant(s) that will be given will not exceed $625. Sport activities must be affiliated with the member sport organizations of Sport BC and demonstrate a sustained sport experience (a season of sport led by a qualified coach) for a minimum of 6 weeks and include at least one session per week. Applications must be received prior to, or at the beginning of the requested season of sport.
