Welcome to PARD Therapeutic Riding
Serving Peterborough and Area for over 35 years!

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PARD Therapeutic Riding Association is Peterborough area's 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 35 years.​

Volunteers Needed!

Consider giving a few hours once or twice a week from May to August
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Drop us an email if you're interested or visit the volunteer page for more info

​PARD's Mission is to provide the physical, social, and psychological benefits of therapeutic riding in a non-clinical environment to qualifying individuals living in the Peterborough area regardless of age, ability or financial means.

Want more info?

Grab a copy of the 2018 Newsletter for a list of show dates and classes, and other fun stuff.
​Don't forgot to check out the blog for random bits of news.
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Isabel (Doc) and Aimee (Stormy) compete at PARD's annual Games Show 2017.

Events

Our 2018 Events are now posted. Save the date for the Hunter-Jumper Show and Games Show with new classes this year!

Join

Join us! Whether as a rider or as a volunteer, being a part of PARD is fun for everyone!
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Give

Our program relies heavily on donations from our community, we couldn't do it without you!
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