PARD Therapeutic Riding Association is Peterborough's area charitable organization operated solely by volunteers. Therapeutic Riding provides the physical, social and psychological benefits of horseback riding to people of all ages and abilities. Our volunteer Instructors are certified through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) and develop individualized programs to meet each of our riders' unique needs. The program is open to individuals of all ages and is beneficial to riders with many different conditions, including: cystic fibrosis, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, spina bifida, cerebral palsy, stroke, accidental injury, and visual & hearing challenges. A certified instructor supervises each riding lesson. Our season runs from May-October and offers both independent and assisted lessons. PARD is a proud recipient of Trillium Funding and grateful to all of the generous sponsors and supporters over the last 30 years.
PARD is seeking enthusiastic people to join our volunteer Board of Directors to further the organization’s mission through fundraising, program development, community awareness and stewardship. The role of a Director with PARD can be varied – tailored to your skills and interests whether it be at the farm assisting with the horses, riders within the program itself or at our equine events, or in a supporting capacity assisting with administrative needs, financial/business planning, fundraising efforts, project management, marketing and community awareness.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and available to attend monthly evening board meetings, which average 2.5 hours in length. Applicants will be required to provide a current and clean vulnerable sector and criminal background check.
To apply, please submit a letter and/or resume outlining your interest and any relevant experience to: PARD Therapeutic Riding, re Board Application via email to info@pard.ca or via post to PO Box 1654, Peterborough, ON K9J 7S4.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older and available to attend monthly evening board meetings, which average 2.5 hours in length. Applicants will be required to provide a current and clean vulnerable sector and criminal background check.
To apply, please submit a letter and/or resume outlining your interest and any relevant experience to: PARD Therapeutic Riding, re Board Application via email to info@pard.ca or via post to PO Box 1654, Peterborough, ON K9J 7S4.
