Comox Valley Barn Dance

At CVTRS, riding instruction is given by qualified instructors in conjunction with physiotherapists, occupational therapists or therapists. Riders are assisted by trained volunteers during all phases of their riding activities. Safety gear is provided. The horses for this program are especially schooled for use with people with disabilities. The horses are sponsored through individual and corporate donations. In addition, CVTRS and therapeutic riding is a community in itself. You’ve probably heard the saying its takes a village to raise a child? At CVTRS we see the community not only support and sustain the program and we see CVTRS become community. It’s like a small village on any given day. There is a wealth of support for the program from donors, to caregivers, volunteers, partnerships and more. For many, coming to CVTRS has become the highlight of their week. We see parents and caregivers sharing stories and offering each other support and advice, we see riders making new friends, (sometimes it’s their first friend!) We see our staff fulfilled seeing the difference therapeutic riding makes to the quality of life for our riders.