Brandon, Manitoba
Jessica Lawford
CanTRA certified CTRII
Jessica is a certified therapeutic riding instructor through CanTRA.
CanTRA, The Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association, is a member of Horses in Education and Therapy International (HETI) and is recognized as the only governing body for therapeutic riding in Canada. CanTRA‘s objectives in instructor certification is to ensure their certified instructors are capable of giving knowledgeable, safe and enjoyable instruction to their clients.
Emphasis is placed on safety as a priority and thorough education in the practice of therapeutic riding.
Experience
Beginning in 2016 through September 2018 Jessica worked tirelessly toward attaining her certification as a therapeutic riding instructor. After volunteering weekly with Therapeutic Riding programs and travelling across the prairies to obtain many invaluable mentorship hours, Jessica successfully challenged her intermediate instructor level of certification with CanTRA.
Working and volunteering as a CTRII Jessica has gained four years experience with therapeutic riding programs instructing and developing all aspects of programming. Working closely with horses and individuals with a variety of abilities, Jessica has realized her passion which drives her to facilitate expanding the reach of therapeutic riding. Having grown up with horses from the age of five to now owning and caring for 14 rescued horses and ponies, Jessica has experienced the true magic of horses.
She believes everyone deserves the opportunity to share in some of that magic. The importance of finding a
balance between mental and physical health is the motivating force behind the creation of BEND Therapeutic Riding.
Location
We are excited to partner with Phoenix Ranch, located in the heart of Westman, in bringing therapeutic riding to Southwestern Manitoba.
Situated just 2 minutes from the City of Brandon it is the ideal location for our program to grow.