When you're working with participants—especially those with sensory sensitivities, processing delays, or attention challenges—it's...

A bit of a techy tip today — bear with me, haha! If you're part of our Volunteers of Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association private...

When grooming the horses, always be mindful of how you move around them to ensure both your safety and the horse’s comfort. Go Around the...

A friendly reminder to all Grooms, Horse Handlers, and AIs: after each lesson, please take a moment to untwist the stirrup leathers  (if...

We all love our VTRA horses — their strength, their gentleness, their unique personalities — and it’s natural to want to show our...

Team Talk #1: Who Communicates with the Rider? This is the first post in our  "Teamwork Talk: Who Does What? "  series, where we’ll...

Stick to the Basics When Grooming When grooming the horses, it’s important to focus on specific areas and avoid overgrooming, as multiple...

Watch where you're going! When leading a horse, always look ahead to where you want to go. Turning around to check on the horse can...

Safety First: Let the AI Handle It When you're serving as a side walker, it’s important to stay focused on your rider at all times. For...