Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association

11/06/2025

We are honoured to be supported by some amazing businesses whose commitment to our community doesn’t stop at LTRA! We couldn’t be prouder to call Dennis' Dirtworx Ltd a friend and love to see all the great things they do in Southern Alberta. Take some time to support this great cause if you can!

One of our favourite events of the year!!! The crews from Dennis' Dirtworx Ltd and Overweg Trucking Ltd. will be joining the cruise for our 5th year to help get the word out about the Angel Tree Christmas Campaign! Make sure to watch us as we roll down Mayor Magrath Drive and make our way to the Exhibtion Grounds where we will be helping to collect toy donations for the kids in our surrounding communities. What an amazing way to kick off the holidays and show our Christmas spirit.

10/28/2025

We’re Hiring (Contract, Part-Time)! 🐴

Love horses and looking for flexible, part-time work? Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association is hiring an Evening & Weekend Feeder to help care for our herd. Great for students or others looking for extra cash with limited hours!

You’ll:
• Drive a quad/ATV and weigh out hay
• Check and maintain automatic waterers
• Administer medications (as directed)
• Complete welfare checks and monitor horse health & behaviour
• Support a safe, organized feeding routine

Feeding windows:
• Morning: 6:00 AM – 8:30 AM
• Evening: 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM

We provide training!
Horse experience is an asset but not required — we’re looking for someone dependable, safety-minded, and eager to work around horses.

📩 Interested? Send a quick write up to ryleigh@ltra.ca letting us know a little bit about yourself and why you would be a good fit for the position!

10/24/2025

We are deeply honoured to have been nominated for the Spirit of Reconciliation Award at this year’s Lethbridge Chamber of Commerce Business of the Year Awards.

At the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association, inclusion extends well beyond disability services — it means ensuring that access, representation, and belonging are reflected in all that we do and in every community we serve.

Our journey in reconciliation has been one of listening, learning, and walking alongside our Indigenous partners with humility. The joint ventures we’ve shared with Homefire Wellness, Honouring Traditions, Alberta Health Services, and the Indigenous Sports Council of Alberta have been both a privilege and a gift — reminding us that reconciliation is not a single act, but an ongoing commitment to respect and collaboration.

Our heartfelt thanks go to every Elder, partner, and contributor who has guided this journey and patiently taught us along the way. Your wisdom and trust continue to shape how we serve, connect, and grow as a community.

Congratulations to all the incredible nominees and to the Bank of Montreal on their well-deserved win. We are grateful to be part of a community that continues to grow together in the spirit of understanding, inclusion, and connection.

10/11/2025

FYI: Recent confirmed case of EIA in Southern Alberta

From Alert: “On October 1, 2025, positive equine infectious anemia (EIA) results were confirmed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s (CFIA) national reference laboratory for a horse located on a premises in Foothills County, Alberta. The owners requested an accredited veterinarian test the horse for EIA prior to participation in a competition. No clinical signs of disease were noted by the veterinarian at the time of sampling. A CFIA investigation is underway and as per program policy, movement controls have been placed on the infected horse and any on-premises contact animals. Initial reports indicate there are other equines on the affected premises. Movement controls will remain until all disease response activities have been completed, including follow-up testing and ordering the destruction of confirmed cases. Trace-out activities may require the CFIA to undertake actions at additional premises as outlined in the current policy. Improved biosecurity protocols have been strongly recommended to the owners to help control the ongoing spread of EIA and protect our national herd.”

Updates on current disease outbreaks are listed here as they occur and will include the date listed, disease name, location and current status. Specific premises will not be named but the general location by town, county and state will be listed. When locations, events or horses are at risk they wil...

10/07/2025

We’re all set up at the Lethbridge Polytechnic Volunteer Expo today! Come by and visit us between 10:30am – 1:00pm — we’ve got gift basket draws, candy, horse stickers, and of course, all the info you need if you’re interested in volunteering with us! 💙🐴

We’re looking forward to seeing you!
Big thanks to Volunteer Lethbridge for organizing such a great event!

10/03/2025

10/03/2025

✨ A Stack of Pancakes = A Stack of Impact ✨

Nobody throws events quite like Southland Trailers! We are beyond grateful to them for once again turning their annual Pancake Breakfast into a gift of hope and support for the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association.

This year’s event raised an incredible $20,819.23 in support of our programs & services!! 🥞💙

As our Executive Director, Kale Hayes, shared:
“What makes this event so special is not just the funds raised, but the spirit of community that surrounds it. Southland Trailers has built more than a Whoop-Up Days tradition—they’ve built a bridge of support both through and outside their events that helps us serve hundreds of participants every year.”

This success of Southland's Pancake Breakfast was made possible thanks to the generosity of this year’s sponsors who we would also like to sincerely thank:
🙏 PPG, Varsteel, Neu-lite Electric, Kirk’s Tires, Cox Financial, Bandito’s, Davis GMC, Bolt Supply, Cooper Equipment Rentals, and Litter Bug.

On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, volunteers, and the clients we serve—thank you for helping us create life-changing opportunities through horses. 🐴💙

📸 Pictured: Scott Sailer (Southland Trailers) presenting the cheque to Bob Boudreau (Board Chair) and Dayna Daniels (Board Member) of LTRA.
Joining the group is Kale Hayes (Executive Director) and Rachelle Houle (Office Admin & Bookkeeper) of LTRA.

09/26/2025

We’ve said it before and we will say it again, we’re lucky to have such talented people involved at LTRA. One of our very own coaches is competing in the Young Guns Trainer Challenge at Rocking Heart Ranch LTD. this weekend! Let’s make some noise for the very talented Jason Skoog from Foundations Professional Equine! Go Jay! 👏

09/26/2025

🍂 Our hearts are full on this beautiful fall day.

We were honoured to join Homefire Health & Wellness Society and Alberta Health Services in downtown Lethbridge for another Horses in the Park gathering. These outings are always powerful — a chance for our herd to meet new pals, and for community members to connect with health and cultural supports in a welcoming space.

This trip was extra special as it marked our youngest horse Clarke’s very first public outing. He was an absolute rockstar, guided with patience and wisdom by our oldest pro, Joseph, who showed him how to be a true gentleman in the heart of downtown. 🐴✨

We are grateful for the opportunity to walk alongside our partners and share the healing presence of horses with our community. 💙

09/16/2025

✨THANK YOU!✨

The 42nd Joanne Perlich Ride4Dreams Cabaret & Trail Ride was a huge success — and it wouldn’t have been possible without YOU! 💙🐴

From planning, setup, take down, and everything in between, we are so incredibly grateful for the amazing community that came together to make this event happen.

🙌 Thank you to everyone who attended, our generous sponsors, and the dedicated taskforce who put their hearts into this event.
🌟 A special shout-out to the Raymond 4-H Club for helping us set up, and to the Kinsmen Club of Lethbridge for lending their hands during cabaret take down — your support made all the difference!
🐎 And of course, a huge thank you to all the riders who participated in the Trail Ride, collected pledges, and to everyone who pledged in support of them — your contributions directly fuel the impact of this event!

The joy, energy, and community spirit at this year’s Ride4Dreams was truly unforgettable. We can’t wait to see you all again next year! 🥳🎶🐎

09/10/2025

🌟 Sponsor Shout-Out: Perlich Bros. Auction Market Ltd. 🌟

We are thrilled to recognize Perlich Bros. Auction as a proud sponsor of our upcoming Joanne Perlich Ride4Dreams Cabaret this Friday, September 12th! 🎉

Serving southern Alberta since 1967, Perlich Bros. has been a trusted name in agriculture, built on a strong foundation of family values, integrity, and community commitment. As a family-run business, they’ve grown into one of the leading auction markets in the region, while never losing sight of the importance of relationships, trust, and supporting the people around them.

Their dedication to agriculture, ranching, and community life reflects exactly what makes our region so special. Time and again, Perlich Bros. has stepped up to support local organizations and initiatives, and we are truly grateful for their partnership in helping make the Joanne Perlich Ride4Dreams Cabaret a success. 🙌

💛 From all of us at LTRA, thank you to the Perlich family and the entire Perlich Bros. team for your generosity, your leadership, and your ongoing commitment to the community we all share.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone this Friday, September 12th for the Cabaret — it’s going to be a night to remember! ✨

🐎 And don’t forget — there’s still time to register for our Ride4Dreams Trail Ride on Saturday, September 13th. This event is a chance to enjoy a beautiful day on the trails while supporting the programs that make a real impact at LTRA.

🔗 Learn more & register: https://ltra.ca/events/ride-for-dreams

Thank you again, Perlich Bros. Auction — we’re proud to ride alongside you!

09/08/2025

🤠 Thank You to Our Buckaroo Sponsors! 🤠

We are so grateful for the support of these 9 incredible local businesses! By backing Ride4Dreams, they are helping us raise critical funds that ensure therapeutic riding and equine wellness programs continue to thrive in Lethbridge and the surrounding communities.

👏 Please join us in showing appreciation — and whenever you can, support the businesses that support our community. Together, we’re making a difference!