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Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association
Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association is a non-profit, charitable organization providing recreational horseback riding with therapeutic benefits for children and adults with disabilities. Each year, more than 125 riders benefit from our programs.
We have programs for pre-school aged children (Itty Bits), children aged five and a half to 18 (Little Bits) and adults (Big Bits). Once a week, riders receive riding instruction by certified and experienced instructors assisted by a core of volunteers.
The focus in on skill development, enjoyment and the unique therapeutic aspects of horseback riding. Learn more about Our Programs.
Special Thanks:
A big "Thank You" to 2 companies that have helped us out for our 2010 photo fundraiser.
GenerUs Fundraiser
We have embarked on an innovative fundraising campaign that will assist us with subsidizing riding fees and provide our supporters the opportunity to purchase a quality product/service at a discount! Our goal is to raise $5 000 during this fundrasier. The fundraiser runs until December 4.
Please visit www.generus.ca to purchase a deal and raise money to provide over 140 childrens and adults with disabilities with a gift of riding a horse. A portion of each purchase goes directly to Little Bits programs .
The following merchants/products are available:
Autographed Ryan Nugent-Hopkins Framed/Matted Picture
Autographed Jordan Eberle Framed/Matted Picture
Merchandise at Queue and Sophia's clothing store
Bowling package for 6 (or Virtual Golf for 4) at Gateway Entertainment Centre
Flowers from Grower Direct Fresh Cut Flowers
Manicure-Pedicure Package or 60 minute massage at Lifestiles Spa
Visit www.generus.ca today!
Parent Info: Opportunites to complete you Parents Service Hours in 2011:
- Daisy day - Canadian Derby (August 20) daisy corsages sale. 25 volunteers; 5-6 hours of volunteer time each
- Camp property clean-up - September 17th. 5-10 volunteers; 6 hours of volunteer time each
- Canadian Finals Rodeo program sales - November 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Thirty volunteers each day at 4 hours each.
- Organize/ assit with fundraiser or volunteer appreacition event.
Volunteers can make a big difference at Little Bits Riding Club
by Cam Tait at the Edmonton Journal, July 4, 2011.
Little Bits is a big hit, Therapeutic riding program comes to Horse Sense
by Scott Hayes at the St. Albert Gazette, June 15, 2011.
Videos and Pictures:
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A selection of pictures of our facilty, horses, volunteers, and riders. Email us if you have pictures for us!
Donate to Little Bits through CanadaHelps.org
Would you like to make a donation to Little Bits? Click the above button to donate through CanadaHelps.org.