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Rainbow Stables and Lydia

Having grown up on a farm, I have ridden, shown, and trained horses all my life. They have been my passion since childhood, with my father’s guidance.

I love all disciplines, having ridden, shown and trained in the following divisions:

• Western (all aspects)
• Trail
• Gymkana (western games)
• Eventing
• Dressage
• Show Jumping
• Driving, both single hitch and pairs
• Therapeutic Riding and Driving (for people with disabilities)

I have trained with national and international coaches such as Lucinda Greene, Peter Gray, Martha Griggs, Lindsey Grice, and Pat Carter.

I currently hold the following certificates as well as St.John Ambulance First Aid/CPR:
- Horsemasters Certificate, Potomac Horse Center, Gaithersburg, Md. U.S.A.
- Equine Canada (formerly CEF) Western Coach Level 1
- Canadian Therapeutic Riding Coach
- Equine Canada Driving Certificate
- And NCCP Level 2 (National Coaching Certification Program Competition B)
- And Equine Canada Western General Component Certificate


I have been teaching riding since 1973 in both English and Western disciplines, and  driving as well as teaching people with disabilities. As a certified coach, I am continually attending upgrading clinics and seminars to keep current.

During my years as a riding coach, I encountered a youngster with balance problems. Knowing riding would be beneficial, I investigated this avenue, and located the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA). Realizing a need for this kind of service, I included a therapeutic riding program with my riding school. From there, we founded the Timmins Therapeutic Riding Association and incorporated in 1987. From then on, my life took on a new direction, sharing my passion with those who would benefit the most from the noble horse.