Georgian Riding Association for Challenged Equestrians (GRACE)
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: GBA1757 | Last Modified: 01 Mar 2021 | Last Full Update: 04 Feb 2019 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides therapeutic horseback riding lessons for challenged children and adults in Grey and Bruce Counties Certified instructors and physiotherapists tailor individual programs to meet the rider's specific needs whether it be physical, behavioural, speech, or occupational Other aspects of therapeutic riding involve socialization, recreation, outdoor activity, integration of people and animals, the challenge of sport, and the learning of useful skills, which include care and responsibility for an animal Facility offers an indoor arena, lounge and well trained horses Volunteer opportunities available as instructors, safety walkers and assistants * time commitment is a minimum of 2 hrs, 1 evening a week * Call or email Volunteer Coordinator |
| Service Details | |
| Hours | Spring, Summer or Fall programs: Mon-Thu 6 pm-7 pm or 7:15 pm-8:15 pm * 4 or 10 week programs, call for details |
| Dates | Apr-Nov |
| Areas Served | Bruce County ; Grey County |
| Eligibility | Individuals who require therapeutic riding |
| Application | Contact the office for details |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Membership ; Service ; Set fees * call for details |
| Address and Location | |
| Site Location | North Grey (across from drive in) |
| Located In Community | Owen Sound |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Grey Rd 17 and Grey Rd 17B |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | Barn 519-372-2721 |
| graceriding@outlook.com | |
| Website | www.graceriding.ca |
| Primary Contact | Christy Telford, Secretary/Treasurer; Phone: (Residence) 519-371-0621; Email: christytelford2@gmail.com |
| Alternate Contact | Betty Wood, President; Phone: (Residence) 519-376-5234; Email: betwood@gmail.com |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Babette Beard, Interim Volunteer Coordinator; Email: grace.volcoor@gmail.com |
| Mailing Address | PO Box 992 Owen Sound, ON N4K 6H6 |