Volunteers

No, we do not rent horses for public riding.

Complete the online Volunteer Registration and Waiver forms.  When this has been reviewed we can reach out to you and provide the form necessary to apply for a criminal record search.

The Volunteer page also has more information about volunteering with us.

The minimum requirement for volunteering with our therapeutic program is 2 hours per week.  This can be either 10 a.m - 12 p.m. or 1 - 3 p.m. 

Yes, we require all volunteers to get a criminal record check.  We will give each new volunteer a letter to take to either the LRPS or RCMP depending on which jurisdiction that you live in.  LTRA will pay for this check.

As long as you are not fearful of working with horses, we can help orient the skills needed.

There are always projects around the farm that require volunteers that don't involve working with horses.  As you spend more time with us you may find that you will want to become more directly involved with them.

We review our files regularly to ensure they are up-to-date and complete.  This includes boarder, volunteer, and employee files.  Initially, the relevant forms need to be completed during the application process and then renewed for the beginning of each calendar year.  However, it will not be necessary to renew the forms if they have been previously submitted within 30 days.

To ensure the safety and integrity of the therapeutic programs and other facility users, all animals while at LTRA must be vetted through appropriate organizations to be classified as a therapeutic animal. For example:

• Horses, ponies and donkeys must complete the LTRA Intake process.

• Service dogs must comply with the Service Dogs Act and Service Dogs Qualifications Regulations of Alberta and LTRA must be provided with their Service dog ID card.

• Emotional support animals (“ESA”) provide support or comfort to someone with a physical, medical, emotional or psychological impairment or disability. LTRA must be provided with an ESA letter from a qualified mental health professional.

• All other animals must be vetted by LTRA as meeting the criteria for therapeutic services.

Animals not meeting the above criteria must not be brought to LTRA. All approved Therapeutic animals brought to LTRA must be managed appropriately when on-site and include the following:

• Horses, ponies and donkeys must have a halter and lead shank when not in a paddock or pen and must not be left unattended for extended periods of time.

• Dogs and other animals must be on a short leash and not left unattended.

Additional websites that deal with Service Dogs and Emotional Service Animals (“ESA”):

• Service Dogs in Alberta

• Emotional Support Animal Canada Laws: What You Must Know

LTRA is a no-smoking facility. The only leeway that will be allowed is that smoking can be done in a personal vehicle, provided that all smoking residue (ashes and butts) is kept in the vehicle's ashtray and not out the window. Because of workplace safety and health considerations for other employees, this allowance does not include company-owned vehicles.

The non-smoking rule cannot be overstated considering the amount of flammable material on site, and the consequences of a facility fire. This is a policy that will be strictly enforced.