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Kiowa Farm, home of Forward Equestrian Inc., is a special purpose equestrian and wellness centre serving the Greater Victoria area since 2010. It offers riding and horsemanship lessons for all ages with a focus on classical dressage, from beginner to advanced. The farm also offers equine assisted wellness and learning sessions using its own horses. It runs a breeding, sales and stud program for PS Lusitano horses.
Arlington Equestrian Center in Arlington, Washington offers horse boarding with an indoor arena, matted stalls, a round pen and individual paddock turnout. The yard also gives English, Western and dressage lessons. Equine chiropractic services are offered by veterinary referral. Clinics and ride-n-review shows are held for riders who want to improve their skills.
Heart Lake Farm is a farm-based setting on Vancouver Island that provides health and learning services with horses, goats and chickens. Its Equine-Assisted Learning program uses group activities with horses to teach skills such as communication, teamwork and leadership. Mental health services and counselling sessions involving farm animals are delivered through partner organizations and independent counsellors. The farm also hosts workshops, research projects, clinics and events, along with Alumni Days for past participants.
Meridian Equestrian Center is a horse facility offering equine therapy and wellness programs, horse leasing and riding lessons. It also runs community riding and horse-handling sessions for groups and families. The facility has indoor and outdoor arenas, a trail training course and stalls that can be leased for training or sales programmes. Programmes, boarding services and daily operations are run by Kulshan Ridge Pony Club Riding Center.
The Whole Horse Place is a non-profit that rescues senior horses and partners them with people of all ages, especially youth and veterans. Participants feed, groom, care for and spend time with the horses, building trust, responsibility and confidence. The focus is on horse care rather than riding, although riding may sometimes be part of the experience. Programs are designed for people with little or no horse experience and offer hands-on education and support for emotional growth.
Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association offers therapeutic riding and equine-based wellness programs in the Cowichan Valley. Its participants are supported by a small herd of specialized therapy horses, along with volunteers and instructors. Programs include Therapeutic Riding, Therapeutic Horsemanship and Equine Assisted Learning. The association is an accredited examination and training centre under the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association.
Theraherd offers equine-assisted psychotherapy for children and families at its farm. Its licensed therapy sessions use horses to help children process emotions, build confidence and work through challenges. The team also offers nature-based therapy, play therapy and social and emotional development programs. Sessions follow the EAGALA model of equine-assisted psychotherapy.
Advanced Connections Therapy offers equine therapy for horses, focused on preventive and rehabilitative treatment of muscle imbalances and performance-related or chronic ailments. Treatments include equine massage, musculoskeletal balancing, trigger point therapy, and saddle fitting. The practice also treats dogs. The owner is a certified equine therapist and is not a veterinarian or chiropractor.
Aligned Equine Bodywork offers bodywork for horses, working to help them release tension and restore balance. The work is based on equine Structural Integration, Craniosacral Therapy and Acupressure. Sessions are offered as single visits or as a five-session series, and travel to clients across northwest Washington is available. Each session is tailored to the individual horse, and the owner is a certified equine bodyworker and faculty member of the Equine Natural Movement School.
NorthWest Therapeutic Riding Center offers adaptive riding and horsemanship lessons for children and adults of all abilities. The center runs a 5-acre farm in Bellingham, Washington, serving Whatcom and Skagit counties. It keeps a group of therapy horses for its programs. Adaptive riding is recreational horsemanship and riding lessons for people with disabilities. The center was established in 1993.
Cedarbrook Veterinary Care is a veterinary practice that treats horses as well as dogs, cats and other species. Its equine services include preventative care, emergency care, dental care, podiatry, diagnostic imaging and pre-purchase exams. The practice also offers rehabilitation and hospice boarding for horses at Cedarbrook Farms, with a veterinarian onsite. Acupuncture and chiropractic care are offered for horses.
Raven Rock Ranch provides equine-assisted therapy to children and teens who are hurting, funded by donors. The program is built on building a safe, trusting connection with a horse as children work through trauma. The ranch's therapy horses include Roo, Rosy and Romeo, who are introduced on the team page. The stated aim is to help young people rebuild trust, confidence and hope through experience in the arena.
Pegasus Training and Rehabilitation Center in Redmond, Washington offers horse training, rehabilitation and conditioning. The center provides care for horses of all disciplines and says it works with clients to meet their goals for their horses. Its founder's history includes Thoroughbred racing, and the site refers to the facility as a Thoroughbred training center. Clients can schedule visits to see their horses.
Courageous Connections offers equine-assisted learning sessions in which participants work from the ground alongside horses. Sessions are led by a Certified Equine Specialist and a trained volunteer, individually or in groups. The focus is on building confidence, social skills, communication and self-awareness through interaction with the horses. The organisation is based in Lake Stevens, Washington, and serves Snohomish, King and Skagit Counties.
SaltSpring Therapeutic Riding Association offers therapeutic riding lessons on Salt Spring Island, BC, for children, youth and adults. Its programs include Equine Facilitated Wellness sessions and summer riding camps. Riders with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges, including ADHD, autism and PTSD, are served through adaptive horseback riding and equine-assisted therapy.
Linn Meadow Counselling offers counselling for teens, adults, couples and families. Sessions are available in person at Linn Meadow Farm in Saanich or virtually across B.C. Equine-facilitated therapy, where horses work alongside clients in the farm setting, is one of the available options. The practice works with issues including anxiety, depression, grief and loss, trauma, parenting and relationship concerns.
Horse Wisdom Farm offers equine assisted therapy, using its herd of horses to support personal growth. Sessions are offered privately, in groups, and as corporate retreats. The farm is located in Brentwood Bay, British Columbia.
Hope for Heroes is a nonprofit based in Yelm, Washington, that runs an equine therapy program. It offers a therapeutic horsemanship program free of charge to veterans and active-duty personnel dealing with PTSD and other wounds of war. Horses are used in groundwork, handling, and riding activities, and the program aims to help participants manage anxiety and rebuild trust. The organization also says it helps other horse centers around the world set up similar programs.
Sunrise Equine Rescue is a non-profit in Grapeview, WA, that rescues, rehabilitates and relocates neglected or abused horses. The horses are also used in learning and therapeutic programmes for children and adults. The organization provides therapeutic interaction for people in need and public education about neglected horses. It relies on donations and volunteers, and individual rescue horses can be sponsored.
HeartStrides Therapeutic Horsemanship partners humans with horses for therapeutic experiences. Its programs serve youth, families and veterans. The site describes horses helping people build emotional awareness, regulation and trust. The team includes a PATH International certified therapeutic riding instructor and certified peer specialists. Visits must be scheduled in advance.
Humble Hooves is a farm in Cobble Hill, British Columbia, that runs programs using horses as teachers, mentors and healers. Its equine assisted learning and wellness sessions focus on skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication and self-reflection. Programs are offered for individuals and small groups, and include horse-powered reading sessions and summer leadership camps for children and youth. The farm also takes in horses that need support and rehabilitation and works to find them new homes.
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association (VTRA) is a non-profit charity founded in 1982 that offers therapeutic riding to children and adults with diverse abilities in the Greater Victoria area. Its programs include Adaptive Riding, Adaptive Horsemanship, Stable Management, Camps and Adaptive Cart Driving. The association keeps a herd of therapy horses for these activities. Volunteers support the programs alongside a small staff team.
Horses Hope for Humanity offers Equine Guided Personal Growth, a non-riding program that uses horses to help people reflect on their lives. The main offering is Private and Semi Private Sessions, in which the horses guide each person through the experience. The business also runs Corporate Workshops, Executive and Leadership Workshops, and a Heart Of The Soul Retreat. The program is open to people from all walks of life, not only those who already know horses.
Young Hearts Therapeutic Riding offers therapeutic riding lessons for riders of all ages and abilities, including those with special needs. Lessons include riding skills, horsemanship and ground work with the centre's own horses. The centre also offers therapy on horseback, where the movement of the horse is used to work on balance, strength, coordination and social skills. It is located on 5 acres in Lake Tapps, Washington, with indoor and outdoor arenas, stalls and paddocks.
