Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre

Therapeutic riding, vaulting and driving are beneficial for young people and adults with both physical and developmental challenges. Individuals experience important physical, psychological and social benefits through an effective combination of therapy, recreation and animal care programs. These include the following:

Development of muscle strength and flexibility
Improvement of balance
Mobilization of trunk and pelvis
Improved learning skills and concentration
Access to social integration
A sense of achievement and independence
Increased self-esteem and self-confidence

Aims and Objectives

To provide a high quality therapeutic, recreation, and sport equestrian program under the direction of qualified professional personnel.
To offer a caring and stimulating environment, which will help individuals, experience physical, psychological, and social benefits using animal assisted therapy.
To teach life skills and assist with developing the full potential of young people with special needs using a farm environment and farm related activities.
To teach the participant responsibility through the care and management of the program horses, farm property and gardens.
To raise awareness in the community regarding the program’s impact on the challenges faced and overcome by children and adults with special needs.
To continually seek new goals for the program and the participants, creating an environment of challenge, enjoyment and achievement.