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Established in 1980, The Fredericton Therapeutic Riding Association, also known as "FTRA", is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing therapeutic horse centered programming to individuals with physical, intellectual and/or mental health disabilities. The programs offered support the specific needs of each participant in a goal-based environment and provide various opportunities for individuals to work on physical, cognitive, emotional and psychosocial goals (i.e. balance, range of motion, self-esteem, following instructions and socialization).
Our objective is to provide and encourage riding as a source of socialization, empowerment, confidence, leadership, enjoyment, and therapeutic exercise.
The FTRA is a member of the New Brunswick Equestrian Association and one of only two certified Therapeutic Centre in New Brunswick. We are certified through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association, also known as CanTRA.
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CanTRA is recognized as the only governing body for therapeutic riding in Canada. To become an accredited centre, the facility must meet very strict rules on safety and instruction. Each centre must have a minimum of one CanTRA certified instructor.
Location
Since it's inception, we have operated our programs out of our host facility, Silverwood Arabians.
2575 Woodstock Road
Fredericton, NB
E3C 1R1
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If you are coming from Fredericton - We are the first right after the Bucket Club/Hartt Island RV Resort.
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