CARD is a therapeutic riding centre located in North York, Ontario, that is dedicated to improving lives of children and adults with special needs, through quality therapeutic riding programs. CARD horses are the therapists and we cannot do this without them.
Currently, there are 11 horses and one pony in the CARD stable. Four of the horses and the pony have yet to be sponsored. Splash, Cody, Muskoka and Salina have been featured recently and today we feature Tia, the racehorse that never raced.
With its small staff and large number of volunteers, from 125–135 each week, CARD supports between 85-98 students on a weekly basis. Benefits to the rider include balance improvement, better coordination and range of motion in joints and limbs, enhanced communication skills, confidence and self-esteem.