Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association
Please visit www.vtra.ca for more information.
VTRA is a registered charity and non-profit organization that provides therapeutic horseback riding and related equine-assisted activities for those with diverse abilities. VTRA has been operating since 1982, when it was started by a small and extremely dedicated group of visionaries who wanted to bring the proven benefits of equine assisted activities to our community. Finding a permanent home was a challenge for the program in the early years; in 2009 VTRA was fortunate to be able to set up long term operations its’ current location. Its history demonstrates growth from a small, volunteer-only organization to a well-structured not-for-profit agency with an employed staff, consisting of highly trained and experienced therapeutic riding professionals. There is a large pool of committed volunteers who provide most of our program services, working as horse handlers, sidewalkers, assistant instructors, grooms, and helpers in the clubhouse. The scope of our activities and the degree of organization have increased over the years, resulting in a substantial enhancement of levels of service and efficacy of our programs.
10/01/2026
📅 VTRA will be closed on Wednesday, September 30th, in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
We gratefully acknowledge that VTRA operates on the traditional territories of the Lekwungen (Esquimalt and Songhees) and W̱SÁNEĆ (Pauquachin, Tsartlip, Tsawout, Tseycum) peoples, and we are deeply thankful to be able to teach, learn, and serve our community on these beautiful lands.
09/30/2026
[SAVE THE DATE ]
🚨Term 2 Programs Registration Opens soon!
📅 Priority Registration opens: Monday, October 5th at 6:00 PM. For current participants not registered in Term 1 Adaptive Riding. General Registration opens: Tuesday, October 13th at 6:00PM. For all current participants.
✅ Important: only for current participants (an assessment must have been completed). If you haven't received our email sent this morning, please contact us at [email protected]
📆Term Dates: Monday, November 9th to Friday December 18th, 2026. No lessons on November 11th.
🐴 Programs: Adaptive/Therapeutic Riding, Adaptive Horsemanship, and Adaptive Cart Driving.
Make sure to be on your 💻📱on October 5th or 13th, spaces fill up quickly!
Looking forward to seeing you all in November.
09/24/2026
[VTRA's 50/50 Raffle ends in 8 days!]
Time is running out to grab your 50/50 raffle tickets! Support life-changing equine-assisted services for more than 250 participants while entering for a chance to win 50% of the jackpot. Get your tickets before the raffle closes!
Visit https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/vtra/ today!
*must be 19+ to purchase tickets*
09/23/2026
The VTRA Used Tack is open this coming Saturday from 10am till 2pm, and we have a special sales for you!
🚨BUY ONE BLANKET/SADDLE PAD, GET ONE 50% OFF 🚨
The sales end on October 2nd.
Shop with purpose and support our Equine-Assisted Services!
We accept debit, credit, cash and e-transfer.
📍6917 Veyaness Rs, Saanichton
🕛 Used Tack Store Hours:
Monday to Wednesday: 10am to 5:30pm
Thursday: 10am to 7pm
Friday: 10am to 12pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm (September 26th, October 10 and 24, November 14 and 28. December 12)
09/21/2026
[VTRA's 2026 50/50 Raffle jackpot has reached $2,975 and is growing!]
When you purchase a 50/50 ticket, you're doing more than entering for a chance to win. You're helping VTRA participants access life-changing equine experiences that build strength, confidence, independence, and connection.
Our goal is a $19,950 jackpot, with: 50% going to one lucky winner 50% helping fund VTRA programs.
Every ticket purchased brings us one step closer to supporting more participants while increasing the jackpot for the winner.
Get your tickets today and help make a difference! Visit https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/vtra/ to buy your tickets before October 2!
*must be 19+ to purchase tickets
09/19/2026
🐴✨ What an incredible weekend of learning!
Last week, we welcomed 14 therapists for the American Hippotherapy Association's Hippotherapy Treatment Principles, Part I, a three-day course led by Pippa Hodge, BSc Rehab, MCPS, HPCS.
Participants enjoyed a great mix of classroom learning and hands-on experience with the horses, including grooming, leading, and riding.
A heartfelt thank you to Pippa Hodge and Kim Andersen, B.Sc.P.T., VTRA's Early Intervention Program physiotherapist, for sharing their knowledge and experience with everyone who attended.
And, of course, a BIG thank you to our wonderful volunteers! 💙 Giving up your weekend to support the course made all the difference. We truly couldn’t have done it without you.
We’re so grateful for the opportunity to host this course and can’t wait to see where these new connections and learning opportunities take us next! 🐴
09/18/2026
Meet Magi! ✨
Magi is a beautiful 18-year-old Norwegian Fjord mare, standing 13.2 hands tall, who came to us all the way from the interior of BC. Her name means “magic” in Norwegian, and she certainly lives up to it! Magi has a wonderfully friendly personality and loves making new friends. Before joining our herd, she had a successful career competing in dressage, winning many ribbons under her show name, Magic Magi! We are so excited to welcome this special little mare to our barn and can’t wait to see the magic she brings to our riders. 💛
Magi was generously purchased with funds donated by the Sons of Norway, and we are incredibly grateful for their support in helping bring her to our herd.
09/15/2026
[VTRA's 50/50 jackpot is over $2,000 and growing!]
Every ticket purchased for VTRA's 50/50 is more than a chance to win. It's a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and adults who benefit from our specialized equine-assisted services.
Behind every equine experience is a story of growth, connection, confidence, and hope.
From now until October 2, you could take home 50% of the jackpot while helping VTRA continue providing life-changing equine-assisted services to our community.
Don't wait, get your tickets today and help the jackpot climb even higher!
Visit https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/vtra/ today!
09/10/2026
[VTRA's 2026 50/50 Raffle is in full swing!]
Our 50/50 jackpot is already over $800 and growing!
When you purchase a ticket, you're not only entering for a chance to win 50% of the jackpot, you're helping make equine-assisted services accessible for those who need them most.
Half of the jackpot supports VTRA programs and can help fund up to 66 equine experiences for our participants. Providing our programs comes at a significant cost, but we are committed to keeping them accessible. Every ticket purchased helps offset program expenses and ensures participants can continue receiving the support they need.
Visit rafflebox.ca/raffle/vtra/ to purchase your tickets today!
License # 176153
*must be 19+ to purchase tickets
09/03/2026
✨[VTRA's 2026 50/50 Raffle has officially launched!!]✨
From now until October 2, every VTRA 50/50 ticket gives you a chance to win big while supporting programs that change lives. Half the jackpot goes to one lucky winner, and the other half helps VTRA continue serving children, youth, and adults with diverse abilities in our community.
As demand for our programs continues to grow and our waitlist expands, your support helps ensure more participants can access the life-changing benefits of equine-assisted services.
Visit https://rafflebox.ca/raffle/vtra/ to purchase 50/50 tickets today!
*must be 19+ to purchase tickets*
License # 176153
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6917 Veyaness Road, Central Saanich
Victoria, BC
V8M1W1
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5:30pm |
| Friday | 9am - 12pm |