Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians (PRANCE)

Record #: GBA1965
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 11 Apr 2019

Description

Description (Service) Offers therapeutic horseback riding that promotes the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with physical, developmental and emotional challenges. Instructors have obtained specialized training through The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA). PRANCE is a member of CanTRA, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH ) and Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF).

Programs include:
  • Spring and Fall 10 week sessions of Therapeutic Riding and Cart Driving. Those with intellectual, physical and/or emotional challenges will benefit from bonding with the horses, the socialization with other riders and volunteers and enjoying the physicality of riding, strengthening their core muscles.
  • Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) a one-on one counselling program which assists those with mental and emotional health issues, available upon request.
  • March break and summer riding camps for therapeutic and able-bodied riders. Theme weeks provide campers with skills of grooming, tacking up, horse health and safety and riding skills. Over an hour each camp session is riding, the other part is theory. Spaces will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis.
  • Weekly Skills Development Program for all able-bodied beginners and those that have graduated from the therapeutic riding program.

Volunteers needed to assist riders in various capacities

Service Details

Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm

Theraputic Riding Sessions: Mon-Fri
March Break: Mon-Fri 12:30 pm-4:30 pm
Summer Camp: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm
Weekly Skills Development: Sun 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Dates: Contact for more details
Dates Contact for more details
Areas Served Bruce County ; Grey County
Eligibility 5 year(s) and up
Application Call for an application form to be sent electronically. New riders, call for registration.
Languages English
Fees Service - Set fees - See website or call for details ; Financial assistance may be available.

Address and Location

Site Location Miramich Farms
Located In Community Saugeen Shores
Address & Map
5543 Hwy 21
Saugeen Shores, ON
Canada N0H 2C0
Intersection Hwy 21 and Conc 10
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 519-832-2522
After Hours Phone 519-832-6979, Barn
Fax 519-832-2584
E-Mail prance@bmts.com
Website www.prance.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/PRANCE-Pegasus-Riding-Association-Nuturing-Challenged-Equestrians/320563094647060
Primary Contact Ann Marie Johnston, Executive Director / Volunteer Coordinator
Alternate Contact Louise Martin, Chair, Board of Directors; Phone: (Res) 519-797-5523; Barn (Bus) 519-797-5372; Email: louisemartin@bmts.com
Mailing Address PO Box 2037 
Port Elgin, ON 
Canada N0H 2C0

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