Programs
Our CanTRA and PATH Int. certified instructors use adaptive teaching techniques and or equipment to help individuals with challenges learn the skills of equestrian and horsemanship.
Among our program offerings we also provide Physiotherapy, with hippotherapy being our method of treatment.
Click on our programs below for full descriptions.
Special Olympics Equestrian
Be a part of our Hope Haven Pegasus team! All skill levels of riders and horsemanship participants have a chance to train, compete and have fun together!
Individuals with challenges learn the skill of riding with the use of adaptive teaching techniques and equipment.
This unmounted program teaches how to care for, communicate with and exercise the horse from the ground or wheelchair.
Saddle Up for Success - Schools
A research-based program for elementary and high school students with emotional, cognitive and/or physical challenges.
A mounted treatment session with a physiotherapist who uses the horse’s unique movement to affect the client’s functional goals.
Saddle Up For MARCH BREAK CAMP
A full week half-day camp designed to progress the camper’s riding and horsemanship skills quickly.
A week-long, full-day program where children ages 6-13 will be able to progress their riding skills and knowledge of horse care quickly.
Life at Hope Haven
Contact
545747 Sideroad 4A, RR #2
Markdale, ON N0C 1H0
(t) 519-986-1247
Directions
Located on Sideroad 4a between
7th Line and 9th Line.
Benoit Dube, Executive Director
execdir@hopehavencentre.org
Barb Sheperd, Development Officer
partnerships@hopehavencentre.org
Robyn Allen PT, Program Manager
program@hopehavencentre.org
Emma Houser, Volunteer Coordinator
volunteer@hopehavencentre.org
Ann-Ida Beck, CanTRA Senior Instructor (CTRSI)
abeck@hopehavencentre.org
Gillian MacNeill, Horse Trainer
gmacneill@hopehavencentre.org