PARD Therapeutic Riding

Record #: PET0734
Last Modified: 29 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 01 Nov 2023

Description

Description (Service)

Provides therapeutic horseback riding as physical and recreational activity for disabled people.

  • Riders are assessed by a volunteer physiotherapist to assure appropriate assistance in mounting and dismounting as well as specific exercises to enhance the riding experience

Service Details

Hours

Tue, Thu 6 pm-8 pm
Dates: Jun-Aug, weather permitting

Areas Served Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility 4 year(s) and up;
Application

Riders are referred by physicians, physiotherapists, present and past participants, and schools
All potential riders must complete an application package, including a medical form to be completed by a medical professional

Languages American Sign Language (ASL) - Programs; English
Fees Service - client pays nominal fee for ten half-hour riding lessons

Address and Location

Site Location Host Barn is Wendon Hills Equestrian Centre
Located In Community Douro-Dummer
Address & Map
Wendon Hills Equestrian Centre, 1372 Line 4
Douro-Dummer, ON
Canada K0L 1S0
Intersection 4th Line and Cooper Rd
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-742-6441
E-Mail pardtherapeuticriding@gmail.com
Website www.pard.ca
Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PARD-Therapeutic-Riding-137292022962475/
Primary Contact Angela Muir, Board Member
Mailing Address PO Box 1654 
Peterborough, ON 
Canada K9J 7S4

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