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All new CanTRA centres begin as Provisional Members for up to a maximum
of two years.
All Member Centres are required to meet the CanTRA
Risk Management Standards. For more information or to become
a CanTRA Member Centre, please contact our office.
Steps in the
Formation of a Therapeutic Riding Centre
- Form an Administrative Committee, which should
include at least five members: Chairperson, Vice Chairperson,
Secretary/Treasurer and two Members at Large.
- Decide on the name of the centre/group.
- Become a CanTRA member. Submit centre/group name and
logo for approval (to ensure there is no duplication).
- Contact a lawyer who is willing to donate time and
service; he/she may be willing to assist with the Constitution and
By-Laws.
- Apply to register the name of the centre/group (your
local MPP's office will advise you).
- Apply for status as a charitable, tax-exempt
organization (your local MPP's office will advise you).
- Review insurance requirements (information is
available from the CanTRA Head Office).
- Review Instructor Certification Guidelines (available
from the CanTRA Head Office). Discuss available personnel and training
requirements with the CanTRA Head Office.
- Determine the fee schedule for lessons.
- Determine the number of teaching lessons for a
specific trial period, plus the number of horses and riders.
- Determine honorarium to be given to Instructors.
- Negotiate fee/donation of services concerning stalls,
number of horses, feed, blacksmith, tack, veterinarian, etc.
- Lease or rental of an arena should be considered.
Your lawyer will help with the formal written agreement.
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