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Part-time Therapeutic Riding Instructor Arion Therapeutic Riding Association, Kelowna, BC Arion Therapeutic Riding Association in Kelowna, BC has openings for part-time therapeutic riding instructors starting in April 2011. Candidates must be certified by Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) or willing to become certified as soon as possible. Will also consider EC certified instructors or coaches. Requirements would include: • Minimum CanTRA Assistant Instructor (CTRAI) certification • Current First Aid certificate • Interest in teaching riders with disabilities • Ability to work well with other staff and volunteers • Excellent communication skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to work with riders to set individual goals Please submit your resume to the attention of Heather Henderson, Program Director at heather-arionfaorm@shaw.ca. For more information on Arion Farm please visit our website at www.arionfarm.org.

Part-time Therapeutic Riding Instructor Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association, Edmonton, AB Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association in Edmonton, Alberta has several openings for part-time therapeutic riding instructors starting in April 2011. Candidates must be certified by Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) or willing to become certified as soon as possible. In an effort to attract and retain qualified instructors, Little Bits may provide financial assistance to instructors wishing to upgrade their CanTRA certification or to riding instructors willing to obtain CanTRA certification. Requirements would include: • Minimum CanTRA Assistant Instructor (CTRAI) certification • Current First Aid certificate • Interest in teaching riders with disabilities • Ability to work well with other staff and volunteers • Excellent communication skills • Ability to maintain confidentiality • Ability to work with riders to set individual goals Please submit your resume to the attention of Olena Dudych, Administrative Officer at info@littlebits.ca. For more information on Little Bits Therapeutic Riding Association, please contact our office at (780) 476-1233 or visit our website at www.littlebits.ca.

Permanent Part Time Instructor Position TEAD, Hamilton, ON TEAD is looking for a Permanent Part Time Instructor to start immediately. This position is for Sundays, 9.30 a.m. - 1.30 p.m. Part-Time Instructor would be teaching beginner to advanced students and must hold current, up to date certirfication and first aid. Wages are dependent upon qualifications. Please submit your resume to hilary@tead.on.ca.

Internship Opportunities Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre, Puslinch (near Guelph), ON Sunrise Therapeutic Riding & Learning Centre, Guelph, Ontario, Canada, provides internship opportunities as part of their year-round therapeutic riding program for children and adults with special needs. The intern will work towards instructor certification through the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA). Through full-participation in all aspects of the Sunrise program, interns gain knowledge in therapeutic riding, horse care, and stable management. Working as part of the Sunrise team five days per week, interns live in the century stone farmhouse on the Sunrise property free-of-charge. Sunrise’s interns are trained by Nicola Thibodeau, CanTRA Coach & Examiner, and, on a daily basis, Krista Breen, Sunrise Head Instructor, CTRI, EC Instructor. All of Sunrise’s instructors are certified therapeutic riding instructors through CanTRA and interns will have the opportunity to work with, and learn from, these instructors. The level of certification that will be achieved by the intern is dependent on the intern’s background and length of stay at Sunrise. Applications are available on the Sunrise Website at www.sunrise-therapeutic.ca. Please forward to Lynne O’Brien, Sunrise Operations Manager lynne@sunrise-therapeutic.ca. 519-837-0558, ext. 31

New Job Postings at I CAN-T.E.R. "I CAN" Therapeutic Equestrian Riding Association for Niagara is now accepting applications. They are seeking qualified, self motivated & hard working individuals for their busy spring, summer and fall seasons. 1. Riding Instructor: I CAN-T.E.R.'s programs include a variety of participants with and without disabilities. The ideal applicant will be CanTRA certified (CTRAI or higher) or be willing to pursue certification with CanTRA or Equine Canada. Applicants can email their resume to icanter@icanter.ca, fax to (905)894-8108, or mail to 1234 House Rd, Ridgeway, Ontario, L0S 1N0. Posting is open until further notice.

CARD Volunteer Instructors Toronto, ON CARD is looking for dedicated instructors who are interested in participating in a mentoring program and have a goal of certification. This position will be open indefinitely. Located in the beautiful G.Ross Lord Park 3 traffic lights south of Steels Ave or 2 traffic lights north of Finch Ave Please contact Seana at CARD Website: CARD Telephone: (416) 667-8600 x 82 Email: seana@card.ca.