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Finding a CanTRA Member Centre
Looking for a CanTRA Member Centre near you? Please visit our Centre Locator Map. The map will also provide full contact information. If you prefer you can download our Member Centre List(pdf ).
Becoming a CanTRA Member Centre
All new CanTRA centres begin as Provisional Members for up to a maximum
of two years.
All Member Centres are required to meet CanTRA's
Risk Management Standards.
If you would like CanTRA's New Member Centre Information Pack please send your name and address letting us know you would like the Info Pack to ctra@golden.net.
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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