BC Therapeutic Riding Association - Join Our Herd!

If so, you might consider joining us at the BC Therapeutic Riding Association (BCTRA). BCTRA provides networking, educational programming, and outreach activities that promote therapeutic riding, equine-based therapeutic services, and para-equestrian activities throughout the province.

By showing respect, integrity, trust, and professionalism for all who partner with horses, we envision a community of support where all British Columbians can partner with horses to reach their ultimate potential.

By joining BCTRA you will have access to funding opportunities, a connection to a growing network of professionals, and encouragement for your desire to offer services that partner with horses.

Membership

We keep our membership levels affordable to facilitate our many grassroots organizations and individuals running their own businesses. Our members range from service providers, therapeutic riding centres and coaches to individuals wanting to support the industry to participating members who enjoy our annual video competition or benefit from our support at the BC Summer Games.

Funding Opportunities

BCTRA offers several different streams of financial assistance to our members, through annual and monthly grant opportunities. Our members have used our grant program for the following:

• Support for certification and professional development

• Providing care for the well-being of horses

• Developing programs and participant support

• Purchase of safety and adaptive equipment

• BCTRA Education Bursary

Mark Your Calendars!

Every year we offer the following opportunities.

• Round Tables - Have a topic you would like to present? Let us know! We host online webinars every second month.

• Third Annual BCTRA Video Competition (for mounted and unmounted) is back this year: Deadline for submissions is June 2023.

• Annual Granting Cycle: opens October 1st and closes December 1st.

• Equipment and Bursary Grants are available - apply monthly.

For more information about the BC Therapeutic Riding Association please visit our website at www.bctherapeuticriding.com.