Joseph Rae Equestrian Academy

Ride-A-Thon 2023 - The Race Is On!
Volunteers and Sponsors can join the challenge!
Pick a favorite horse to win and join us all in the Winners Circle. Our horses are racing (on paper 😉) to raise funds for CTRA’s programs. Every donation helps your horse move forward on the track. Lead the way to victory!!

Email us ([email protected]) to pick up an Information sheet with a pledge form, or a sponsorship package to get started.

2022 is HERE!!! With the new year, comes BIG NEWS!!! Until now, "Para-Equestrian" sport, as defined by the FEI, has been open to riders with visual or measurable physical "Impairments." This has been very limiting to riders of all disciplines, and WPR continues to strive for growth and CHANGE!! In 2022, WPR is moving forward to create TRUE INCLUSIVITY for ALL RIDERS! In 2022, WPR is proud to announce the creation of Grade 5, which will open the "Para-Equestrian" model to riders regardless of ANY ability or disability! Grade 5 will create competitive opportunities for ANY rider, who historically, may not have been accepted or allowed under the existing definition of "Para." Riders who may have been unclassifiable on a Physical Therapy mat, now have a place to compete with EQUALITY! Riders classified in Grade 5 will be allowed use of assistive-devices not allowed in traditional WPR grades 1-4. Examples would include headsets for communication with coaches in competition, and lead-line with ground assist to allow safe and successful completion of patterns, etc.. Riders in Grade 5 will compete against other Grade 5 riders, but will ride patterns appropriate to their level of physical ability. This will allow individuals who may require assistance beyond traditional "para," an opportunity to be competitive and successful in both local and international stages! WPR is excited to see the opportunities that Grade 5 will create for Riders all around the world!!! With CHANGE, comes GROWTH... With GROWTH, comes POWER! IT'S TIME TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!!! Check our website for more details and Rule Changes associated with Grade 5! www.worldparareining.org

It's Giving Tuesday! Even if you didn't retail it up on Black Friday or Cyber Monday, this is a day to give back to your community!

This year, CTRA hopes to gain some monthly donors to help bolster the bottom line throughout the year. With Canada Helps, it is super easy to set up an automatic charge to your credit card and even the smallest monthly amount gives us the stability of predictable funding.

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/cowichan-therapeutic-riding-association/campaign/1-giving-tuesday/

Happening now in Duncan, Canada Support Para Equestrian Showjumping. 266 signatures are still needed!

This popped up on my news feed JUST as I am considering ( selling or keep) a sweet little mare that really needs a different atmosphere…. She just does not quite fit what I need. I used those exact word “I can make it work”. But, then neither of us benefit….

I Have the Wrong Horse: Now What? - The Plaid Horse Magazine What to do when happily ever after… isn’t. By Horse Rookie A healthy horse and rider partnership is a thing of beauty. Mutual respect, trust, and affection abound. Each partner brings complementary skills to the arena and feels safe and valued.  On the flip side, few things are harder to watch ...

Ok - if you are in this picture , tell me your favorite memory!

Joseph Rae students posing with the winning Brazilian team of the BMO Nations Cup! Was a perfect day!

CONTEST TIME! Post a story and picture in the group: JR Equestrian Academy about how a horse or horses have changed your life. It can be a “feel good” story or a “not-so good feel” story. At the end of your story, post the caption “CONTEST” so it can be entered. I will draw randomly from all the entries - the winner gets this fabulous halter with matching lead rope:
May not be exactly as shown but will still be awesome!!!