Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society

10/08/2026

🐴✨Volunteer with STaRS and make a huge difference in someone’s life!

Horse Leaders or Side Walkers, weekdays or weekends, we have shifts available!

We are looking for energetic folks 16 or over who love the outdoors and spending time with horses and people.

Experience is not necessary, training will be provided.

For more information visit our website southlandstherapeuticridingsociety.ca

Or email [email protected]

10/03/2026

🐴✨ All 8 instructors were CHA IRD certified at various levels after the 6 day program hosted and subsidized by STaRS and facilitated through the generosity of Southlands Heritage Farm. We would like to congratulate all the instructors, thank our volunteers, volunteer riders, staff, board of directors, donors and Jen Maynard for allowing us use of her home and farm throughout the week! It truly took a community to make this happen!

09/29/2026

STaRS CHA Certification continues! A little time in the saddle for this fabulous group!

09/27/2026

🐴✨ STaRS CHA Certification Day 1!
What a spectacular day for our instructors to perform written and practical tests.
Great job everyone!

08/28/2026

🐴✨Just a horse and her fast food! Don’t tell the vet!

Summer Therapeutic Riding Camp with STaRS is fun for everyone!

Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society fosters a strong connection between horses and their riders to gain confidence, and the physical and mental strength to overcome hurdles of both body and mind.

Thank you to all of our donors, volunteers, board of directors and staff for making this camp possible!

08/26/2026

🐴✨Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society (STaRS) had its first day of summer camp today. A huge shout out to all of our staff, volunteers and donors for making this possible!

05/05/2026

05/04/2026

✨STaRS- Southlands Therapeutic Riding Society is a registered, non-profit charity that provides therapeutic equestrian opportunities for individuals living with physical, developmental, cognitive and/or mental health challenges.

STaRS is a proud member of the British Columbia Association of Therapeutic Riding (BCTRA) and an accredited member of the Canadian National Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA).

Therapeutic equestrian opportunities include horseback riding and horsemanship. At STaRS, we believe that facilitated partnership with horses and nature can uncover strengths, inspire possibilities and nurture empowerment.

Therapeutic horseback riding offers significant physical, emotional, and cognitive benefits for individuals with disabilities by improving balance, core strength, and coordination through the horse’s rhythmic movement. It enhances mental health by fostering confidence, patience, and reduced stress, while also promoting social skills, communication, and independence.

STaRS depends on donations, grants and volunteer time. We exist both for the community, and because of the community. Our donors and volunteers are crucial to our success.

If you are looking to join our team of instructors, volunteers or students please email [email protected]

Be part of the magic!

12/15/2025

Highlights from yesterdays lessons! ✨💛

🐴 1. Student E & therapy horse Louis saying goodbye after a successful rider

🐴 2. Volunteer Martin & therapy horse Dyna having a post lesson break

🐴 3. Student G, Volunteer Mary & therapy horse shadow practicing counter bend through cones

🐴 4. Therapy horse Louis 🥰

12/02/2025

We’re just one day away from — a global celebration of kindness and community.
At STaRS, your support ensures riders of all ages and abilities can continue to grow in strength, confidence, and joy.
We hope you’ll join us tomorrow. 💙

DONATE: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/pages/givingtuesday-for-stars/