Programs
Our CanTRA certified instructors use adaptive teaching techniques and or equipment to help individuals with challenges learn the skills of equestrian, carriage driving and horsemanship.
Among our program offerings we also provide therapy services in the forms of Hippotherapy with a Physiotherapist and Equine Assisted Psychotherapy with a mental health professional.
Click on our programs below for full descriptions.
Individuals with challenges learn the skill of riding with the use of adaptive teaching techniques and/or equipment.
Unmounted program teaching participants how to care for, communicate with and exercise the horse from the ground or wheelchair.
A research based program for elementary/high school students with emotional, cognitive and/or physical challenges.
Mounted treatment session by a Physiotherapist who uses the horse's unique movement to affect the client's functional goals.
Learn to drive a horse drawn carriage and experience the unique movement qualities and coordination this sport provides.
A week long, full day program where children ages 6-13 will be able to quickly progress their riding skills and knowledge of horse care.
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, 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