Clients

All riding equipment (helmets, boots, safety devices) is provided by LTRA.

Yes, we offer lessons that run with more independence.  Riders will be required to do tasks and ride the horse without the assistance of a volunteer.  Contact us for when this is available, and to see what might suit the needs of the rider best.

Yes, you must be appropriately dressed to ride and interact with the horses.  This includes:

• Long pants, even in summer months 

• Similarly to a good helmet, adequate footwear is very important

• No sandals or open-toed shoes are allowed

• The best footwear provides good ankle support with a small heel to keep your feet from sliding through the stirrups

 Our arena is not heated to balmy temperatures during colder months so please dress accordingly.

We run sessions during all 12 months of the year.  However, if the weather is colder than -15 degrees or the road conditions are hazardous we will cancel the lesson.

For the physical well-being and safety of the rider, horses, volunteers, and instructors, we have the following client weight limits:

• a rider that is not balance compromised must not exceed 79 kg (175 lbs)

• a rider that is balance compromised must not exceed 75 kg (165 lbs)

Underlying neck instability is more common in people who have Down’s Syndrome than in the general population. This causes concern because although significant damage caused by neck instability is rare, and most people have mild early warning signs, it can be devastating.

Equestrian therapy involves movement on a horse. This brings a lot of benefits for all riders but can be detrimental for clients that have underlying neck instability, and who can be at increased risk of neck dislocation.

Follow this link for more detailed information.

Every client must have an aide/parent with them for safety reasons. If a client comes without a one-on-one aide they will not be allowed to ride.