T.H.R.I.L.
Therapeutic Horse Riding In Lindsay
T.H.R.I.L is a not-for-profit register charitable organization that aims to improve the quality of life for mentally and physically challenged youth and adults by providing equine therapy and by certified instructors. Riders will experience the joy and thrill of being on a horse, while at the same time working on their balance, strength, coordination, and improving their self-confidence, self-esteem, communication and socialization skills
T.H.R.I.L.'s president and resident coach, Kelly Russell, is a CTRII (Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association Intermediate Instructor), and has been a CanTRA certified instructor since 1990. She has been active with Therapeutic Riding Associations in Ontario and Nova Scotia ever since. Most recently, Kelly taught Therapeutic Riding at Windreach Farm for 6 years, which she enjoyed immensely. After a year of renovations, Kelly is now thrilled to offer an accessible facility where she is able to provide a therapeutic riding program and competitive para dressage training on her own property. A Dream Come True! Kelly has a calm, clear and warm approach and has a wealth of experience. She thoroughly enjoys her role in improving the quality of life of mentally and physically challenged youth and adults through equine therapy.
Kelly is currently enrolling students and training volunteers for the 2020 and welcomes all potential volunteers and students to visit www.thril.ca for more information.
Some of t.h.r.i.l. 's wonderful therapy horses:
|
Meet Bella our 16h warmblood percheron cross. With her kind eye, wonderful temperament and lovely gaits she can provide a broad back for riders with special needs! Many thanks to Pat Robertson-Corner for allowing Bella to be our therapy horse.
|
We would also like to introduce Jetson, (on right) our new therapy horse!! Standing a mighty 15 2 hands, he is handsome, strong and friendly. He is quickly becoming a favourite.
Amigo is a recent addition to our program - Approximately 12 years old, his sweet disposition and charm is packed into his tiny frame, but he loves his new job and riders