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Walking Tall with Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association (KTRA) has provided therapeutic riding since 1988. In the twenty-eight years as a charitable, non-profit organization, the KTRA has given hundreds of children and adults with disabilities the profound experience of Equine Therapy. Beyond the development of equestrian skills, KTRA participants are also enjoying physical benefits: building muscle strength and improving balance. The psychological, social and recreational benefits of horseback riding are tremendous.
There are a number of pro- Injury, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, vidual attention, experience grams available to suit a variety Down Syndrome and Dementia anxiety, frustration or helplessof needs. The Liberty Program is will experience increased social ness. Through this program, they geared towards youth and adults capacity, enhance sensory pro- too can experience the healing with physical disabilities, such cessing ability and, in some cases, powers of Equine Therapy. The as Cerebral Palsy, Stroke vic- an overall decrease in symptom KTRA’s hope is that this inclutims, Traumatic Brain Injuries severity. These participants learn sive program will “help build and Muscular Dystrophy. The to replicate the horses’ calm and their bond, boost confidence and Monarch Program best suits quiet nature and develop a posi- promote a deeper understanding those with behavioral, cog- tive, soothing connection with the of equestrian therapy and how it nitive and sensory disabili- horse. The Sport Riders Program enriches the whole family”. ties. Individuals on the Autism is for individuals from the The KTRA also offers programSpectrum, those with Attention Liberty and Monarch Programs. ming for youth-at-risk. The conDeficit Disorder, Traumatic Brain Riders that have worked nection between the individual and the horse can be incredibly positive. As always, the horse and rider has been carefully matched to be suit temperaments and capabilities. This program has had quite an empowering effect on those who need to feel like they have some semblance of control in their often-chaotic worlds. The program has a calming influence for young people and teaches them about commitment, responsibility and communication. Through the learning process of handling and towards riding independently, caring for horses, as well as learnwithout the aid of a leader or side ing to ride, it also teaches about support may compete in local overcoming the frustrations of shows. Reaching the competitive mastering a new skill. According level can be an excellent goal to to the KTRA “Clients in this proset for novice riders. gram who have trouble coping The Siblings Bonding Program with the stresses of life and are is a new addition to the KTRA. more likely to abuse drugs and Introduced in 2015, this program alcohol, engage in criminal activwas developed to create opportu- ity, and attempt suicide will learn nities for the siblings of disabled how to rebuild trust, find support, participants. Often, the siblings remove fear, become better leadget lost in the shuffle, lack indi- continued on page 2
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