Congratulations! 2024-25 Grant Distribution Announcement

The BC Therapeutic Riding Association

has awarded $50,000 to 14 Equine-Assisted Service (EAS) providers throughout British Columbia. This funding supports various initiatives, including developing new programs, purchasing equipment, training for international conferences, and exploring equine-inspired programs. The recipient organizations offer various services, such as therapeutic riding, equine-assisted learning, therapies, and para-equestrian sports.

The successful recipients are:

VANCOUVER ISLAND
Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association
Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association
Comox Valley Therapeutic Riding

SUNSHINE COAST
Roberts Creek Ranch (TROTSC – Therapeutic Riding on the Sunshine Coast)
Powell River Therapeutic Riding Association

INTERIOR – KOOTENAYS
Kamloops Therapeutic Riding Association
Creston Valley Society for Therapeutic Horsemanship
Little Oasis Equine Matters
EQuisdom Therapeutic Horsemanship Association
Graystar Farms
Freedom Equine Association

LOWER MAINLAND
Pony Pals Therapeutic Riding Assn
Richmond Therapeutic Riding (RTR)
Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society (STaRS)

Funds were made available to BCTRA Group Members in good standing through three grants: Growth, Operational and Developing Equine Assisted Service Professionals.

BCTRA has awarded over $340,000 to our members through the BCTRA Maggie Carpenter Trust since 2017. Our next granting cycle will be announced in September 2025.