The Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association (CTRA) offers a variety of therapeutic equine activities. With two arenas and 15 horses, CTRA currently sees over 90 clients a week, however, it came from humble beginnings. Find out more about this interesting place located near the city of Duncan, on the South of Vancouver Island in Canada.

In Part 2 of our visit at the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association (CTRA) we met two inspirational individuals who have experienced the positive effects of attending this institution. Watch part one of our CTRA visit: How these horses help persons with special needs https://youtu.be/ndsKBku0sOg ▶▶ Subscribe to our YouTube channel & hit the bell!

After ten years of therapeutic riding this 15 years old and his mom couldn't be more grateful for the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association

Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association is celebrating 25 years. Shaw TV takes a look back on how the organization has evolved and what programs they currently offer. Originally aired April 1, 2011 Jen Muranetz - producer, reporter, camera, editor

Shaw TV's Teri Church checks out a unique program that uses working in a stable as training for transferable workplace skills.

http://www.ctvvancouverisland.ca http://www.facebook.com/ctvvi COWICHAN VALLEY -- One of the Cowichan Valley's best known volunteers is calling it quits after decades of service to the community. Mac, is a 24-year-old Norwegian Fjord Horse, who spent the last 12 years at the Cowichan Therapeutic Riding Association. The horse was instrumental in helping disabled children gain freedom through riding.