Gray Star Therapeutic Riding Program

Gray Star Riding Therapeutic Riding Program believes in using the horse's natural movements to influence the body of the rider (Hippotherapy). We are also aware of the mental health benefits of riding (Equine Facilitated Mental Health).

No matter what the ability/disability, we focus on therapeutic riding to provide socialization, recreation, interaction of clients and horses, and the care and training of the horse.

In addition, therapeutic riding provides life skills training, and rehabilitation for individuals with disabilities. At our riding program, individuals of all ages are exposed to a sense of freedom and achievement. For many students with physical disabilities, riding may be their only experience of this kind of mobility.

For students with social and emotional issues, horses provide a safe, yet stimulating environment in which to work through life issues.

At this time, Adult spaces are limited. Please contact Tracy to enquire.

It is not necessary to have a referral to participate in the Therapeutic Riding Program; clients are either directed to The Western Riding Program or Therapeutic Riding on a case by case scenario.

Opportunities to sponsor riders and support therapeutic riding through cash donations (purchasing riding sessions for riders with financial limitations) or in kind (with tack, supplies and equipment needed) can be achieved in either of these 2 means:

• Gift Certificates for Gray Star Riding are available to purchase at Valour Tack, 12515 Reed Road, Gibsons.
• Sunshine Coast Community Services Society accepts donations and will issue tax-deductable receipts to sponsor eligible children, youth or adults who have been referred to Gray Star Therapeutic Riding Program. Please contact d.heidebrect@dccnet.com to donate.
  
  Riders may qualify for subsidies through grants from Sunshine Coast Community Services or School District # 46. Please contact them directly to inquire:

School District # 46
604-886-8811
Sunshine Coast Community Services
604-885-5881

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