Pegasus Riding Association Nurturing Challenged Equestrians (PRANCE)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA1965 | Last Modified: 01 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 11 Apr 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Offers therapeutic horseback riding that promotes the rehabilitation and treatment of individuals with physical, developmental and emotional challenges * Instructors have obtained specialized training through The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) * PRANCE is a member of CanTRA, Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH ) and Ontario Equestrian Federation (OEF) Programs include: * Spring and Fall 10 week sessions of Therapeutic Riding and Cart Driving * Those with intellectual, physical and/or emotional challenges will benefit from bonding with the horses, the socialization with other riders and volunteers and enjoying the physicality of riding, strengthening their core muscles * Equine Facilitated Wellness (EFW) a one-on one counselling program which assists those with mental and emotional health issues * available upon request * March break and summer riding camps for therapeutic and able-bodied riders * Theme weeks provide campers with skills of grooming, tacking up, horse health and safety and riding skills * Over an hour each camp session is riding, the other part is theory * Spaces will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis * Weekly Skills Development Program for all able-bodied beginners and those that have graduated from the therapeutic riding program Volunteers needed to assist riders in various capacities |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Office: Mon-Fri 8 am-9 pm Theraputic Riding Sessions: Mon-Fri March Break: Mon-Fri 12:30 pm-4:30 pm Summer Camp: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-12:30 pm Weekly Skills Development: Sun 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Dates | Contact for more details |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | Ages: 5 year(s) and up |
| Application | Call for an application form to be sent electronically * New riders, call for registration |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Service - Set fees - See website or call for details ; Financial assistance may be available |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | Miramich Farms |
| Located In Community | Saugeen Shores |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Hwy 21 and Conc 10 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact information | |
| Office Phone | 519-832-2522 |
| After Hours Phone | Barn: 519-832-6979 |
| Fax | 519-832-2584 |
| prance@bmts.com | |
| Website | www.prance.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/PRANCE-Pegasus-Riding-Association-Nuturing-Challenged-Equestrians/320563094647060 |
| Primary Contact | Ann Marie Johnston, Executive Director / Volunteer Coordinator |
| Alternate Contact | Louise Martin, Chair, Board of Directors, PRANCE; Phone: (Residence) 519-797-5523 * Barn (Business) 519-797-5372; Email: louisemartin@bmts.com |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 2037 Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0 |
| Categories | |
| CWD_NEWHUB_HEADINGGROUPS | Child, Youth & Family |
| CWD_NEWHUB_HEADINGS | Camps |
