NEWS & EVENTS Volunteer Orientation and Training Schedule for Winter/Spring 2012 Volunteer Orientation Thurs Jan 26, 2012, 12-2 pm This session is for new and returning volunteers who have not previously attended an orientation session or you want  refresher. Volunteer Workshops Thursday Feb 2, 2012, 12-2 pm Session 1- Safety Procedures and Horse Handling Thursday Mar 1, 2012, 12-2 Session 2 Horse Handling and Grooming Session 3 April TBA New and experienced volunteers are welcome to come! If you are one of our experienced volunteers we’d love to have you here to help out. Please bring your lunch and dress for the weather. New Topics! Mark your calendars for 6:30-9:30 pm on Thursday Feb 23 and Monday Mar 5. Feb 23 topic TBA Mar 5 Equine First Aid- more details to follow

The Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding Society is a registered non-profit charitable organization operating since 1985 in the Comox Valley and Campbell River areas of Vancouver Island to provide therapeutic riding to people of all ages with physical, mental and emotional challenges.

We provide therapeutic riding three seasons of the year, four days a week.

Program participants are evaluated by a certified physiotherapist, interviewed by their family physician and the riding instructor. If the applicant is approved, they are scheduled for a ten week program of supervised riding.

THE BENEFITS:

Participants obtain a combination of physical, psychological and social benefits. Therapeutic riding can improve balance and coordination, strengthen muscles, increase circulation and motor function.

The participants experience a sense of challenge and achievement.

Communication skills are often improved through increased interaction with fellow riders, volunteers, instructors and the horses.