Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association
Lydia Dubanow
1625 Mahoney Road
Timmins, P4N 7C3
(705) 268-5994
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"These years of riding has helped me build more confidence in myself and also the ability to do more beyond my disability. I also do volunteer work at the stables whenever I’m needed. It’s a lot of fun and a great experience for me."
- 15 year old Kayla

"He learned he had to be gentle & caring with the animals. He beamed for days after and still looks at the pictures of himself on the horses."
- Edward's parents

"There is no better way to exercise the mind and body for these students.
- Nancy Armstrong/special ed teacher

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The Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association

The Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association was incorporated in 1987. It's home is Rainbow Stables, owned and operated by Lydia Dubanow. The TTRA team consists of a certified therapeutic riding coach who is also an Equine Canada certified coach and includes 31 volunteers, and 1 summer student.

They offer a fully rounded equine instruction course to all ranges of disabilities and health problems. Clients learn how to handle and groom, saddle or harness, play mounted games, do mounted exercises, riding and driving skills, take trail rides or drives, remove saddle or harness, and return horses to pasture.

Editors Note:                                                        

The Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association is currently trying to raise funds for a cover-all to allow them not only to offer their services to more people but to offer these unique benefits to the community year round.

People with disabilities often find our northern winters to be times of great frustration and, too often, depression.

Large snow banks, difficult to navigate steps and walkways, and other ice covered surfaces can make our winters treacherous. And that's for those of us without disabilities!

When I consider winter sports I think of ice skating, hockey, and skiing, none of which can be participated in by many with disabilities or health problems.

An indoor riding space would provide an outlet for cabin fever, fight off depression, and provide ongoing and regular physical activity.

Lydia says "Benefits to year-long therapy include treatment and illness prevention, increased physical fitness (lowering medical costs for clients), progress will be steady and information will be retained (eliminating frustration and creating self-confidence), provides winter activity that does not require legs/mobility/balance, as the typical winter activities do."

If you're considering making a tax deductible donation in the future to a worthy cause please consider this outstanding group who are doing so much to help improve the health and quality of life for so many.

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