Welcome
Trial
During your first session with us, we'll start by discussing your goals for the program. Whether you're interested in learning French classical dressage—an approach focused on communication and mutual learning with the horse—or seeking to enhance awareness, manage anxiety and depression, and develop assertive communication skills, we tailor our sessions to meet your specific needs. All participants MUST be booked due to supervision requirements. Please do not bring other pets, or unapproved guests/riders due to our insurance and supervisory requirements. All riders and Equine Assisted Learning Participants will be charged a session fee. Parents and caregivers are welcome to stay, walk with us and participate, but any additional participants can either pay individually or there is a discounted family rate.
Welcome To Riverview Riding And Wellness
At Riverview we believe that every interaction between a horse and a human provides both beings with a host of benefits, ranging from physical, educational, emotional and spiritual. We also believe that each time we work with our horses it is an experience, a look into ourselves and into our animals. At Riverview Riding, Respite and Wellness we tailor these experiences to help humans and horses to get the most out of working together. Come discover the transformative benefits of working with horses today.
Benefits of Equine Learning
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Equine-assisted learning hones communication skills, assertiveness, and interpersonal abilities.
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Collaborative activities foster teamwork, problem-solving, critical thinking, and adaptability.
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Emotional regulation is learned through interactions with intuitive horses.
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Tasks completion boosts self-esteem, confidence, and leadership.
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Trust-building occurs naturally, enhancing relationships.
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The therapeutic environment reduces stress and promotes well-being.
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Increased self-awareness and engagement come through experiential learning.
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Empathy and compassion grow through the connection with horses.
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Cognitive and motor skills develop through interactive activities.
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The approach addresses physical, emotional, and social dimensions for holistic development.
Why Work With Horses?
Holistic Approach
It is a holistic approach to mental health and personal development, often used as a complementary, alternative, or integrative therapy. Equine Therapy is a natural, integrative methodology that is receiving greater recognition from the medical field and has proven effects of calming and regulation strategies.
Focus
Horses require clear and consistent cues, fostering non-verbal communication, and teaching the importance of trust and mutual understanding. Horses respond to subtle signals, encouraging individuals to refine their communication style and develop empathy, patience, and assertiveness in their interactions.
Honesty
Horses offer immediate and honest feedback, creating a safe space for individuals to explore their emotions, build resilience, and develop effective coping strategies in a supportive and nonjudgmental environment.
Thursday & Saturday Group Sessions
180 Canadian dollars
180 Canadian dollars
150 Canadian dollars