Our Three Pillars
In 2017 BCTRA conducted a small survey of 24 past membership and were surprized to learn that there was a wide range of activities happening as organizations and individuals partnered with horses for the benefit of others. We counted 155 certified professionals working in therapeutic riding centres around the province and more than 750 volunteers supporting that work. We learned that just over 1,100 riders were receiving the benefits of working with 126 horses in therapeutic, para-equestrian and equine facilitated wellness program.
Because of our findings, our Board of Directors has defined three pillars on which to base our future activities.
For our members we support the certification process for all instructors, coaches and practitioners involved in all horse-partnered professions as standards to aspire to for the safe delivery of services for all riders and other clientele. To find out more please contact our committee reps or click the links above:
Karen Tanchak
Therapeutic Riding and Hippotherapy Committee
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Stella French
Para-Equestrian Development Committee
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Sharolyn Wandzura
Equine Facilitated Wellness Committee
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