Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association

02/12/2026

REGISTRATION FOR OUR 2026 SUMMER CAMPS IS NOW OPEN! ☀️

Our Riding Rookies Summer Camp registration has launched! Our camps fill quickly, so be sure to register early to secure your spot! 🐴✨

Embark on a journey of skill, confidence, and connection with our Riding Rookies Summer Camps, designed for ages 6–17! Whether you’re brand new to riding, looking to build confidence in the saddle, or excited to make new friends, this camp is the perfect place for it all.

* Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
* 7 weeks of camp starting in July
* Plenty of time in the saddle 🏇
* Horseback riding, Horsemanship skills, crafts, games and more! 🎨🐴
* $375 per week
* Teen Week (10–17 years) & Young Riders Week (6–10 years)

Spots are limited and fill fast—register now!
https://ltra.ca/programs/summer-riding-camps

02/05/2026

🐴✨ IT'S OUR BIRTHDAY. LTRA TURNS 50!✨🐴

2026 - ironically the year of the horse - marks a major milestone for Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association. We are celebrating 50 years of healing, connection, and community through horses. Can you believe it?!

Since 1976, LTRA has been bridging abilities and changing lives alongside incredible horses, riders, volunteers, donors, staff, and community supporters. This legacy didn’t happen overnight — and it didn’t happen alone. None of this would be possible without our community and each of you!

We’ll be celebrating all year long, with our 50th anniversary woven through our events — and yes, we’re planning a community-wide celebration this July (date TBD!). Riders past and present, volunteers, families, donors, stakeholders — this celebration is for all you. Stay tuned!

📖💛 HELP US TELL THE STORY — & WIN!
As part of our 50th Anniversary, we’re collecting stories and photos from across the years — moments that show the impact LTRA has had on lives, families, and our community. Whether it’s a favorite horse, a memory that still makes you smile, or a moment that changed everything — we want to hear it!

✨ To say thank you, we’re launching a monthly draw:
Each month, everyone who submits a story or photo will be entered to win a $50 gift card to a local retailer. 🎁 This month’s draw is to one of our favorite stores: Western Stockman!

📩 Submissions are open now and can be entered at: www.ltra.ca/50th

Help us celebrate 50 years of healing through horses — and be part of the legacy!

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01/21/2026

Our Expressive Arts Program so far!🐴🎨

Here are just a few fun snapshots of horse painting, brush decorating, and the smiles along the way. We’re loving everyone’s creativity!💛

12/22/2025

🎄 Season’s Greetings from LTRA 🎄

Please enjoy a few snapshots from the Christmas Photoshoot we recently held thanks to the generosity of . Safe to say we have THE BEST riders, volunteers & team!

Please note that the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association office will be closed December 22–26 for the holidays, allowing our equine partners and staff team a well-deserved break.

As we reflect on the year, we are deeply grateful to the clients, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders who make our work possible. Because of your support, LTRA continues to grow—expanding programming and reaching even more individuals who benefit from the healing power of horses.

We wish you all a Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

Looking ahead to 2026, we are getting excited. Did you know that LTRA’s 50th anniversary? It's also the year of the horse which we think is pretty serendipitous. We have some exciting plans in the works so stay tuned for what’s to come! If you have any impact stories or photos of LTRA throughout the years, please share these with impact@ltra.ca

12/19/2025

We’re excited to kick off our Expressive Arts Program this January — and there are just 5 spots remaining!
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This unique program is a wonderful opportunity to blend creativity with the calming presence of horses in an inclusive, accessible environment.

Try something new with LTRA — spaces are limited!⭐️

https://ltra.ca/programs/therapeutic-programming/expressive-arts-program

12/05/2025

Today, as we celebrate International Volunteer Day, we want to shine a light on the incredible volunteers who make the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association the place it is. 🐴💛

Pictured here are only a small portion of the many dedicated individuals who generously share their time and talents with us. Whether you’re helping in the barn, supporting lessons, setting up or taking down events, serving on our board, or contributing to our fundraising task force, every role you fill strengthens our organization.

Your willingness to step in wherever you’re needed—whether in programs, at community events, or behind the scenes—helps create meaningful opportunities and lasting memories for our riders and their families.

We are so grateful for your commitment and all the ways you show up for LTRA. Thank you for being part of our community and for the difference you make every day.

We’re currently looking to welcome new volunteers to our team for our Therapeutic Riding Program starting in the new year. If you’re interested in spending time with horses while making a meaningful impact in your community, we’d love to have you join us. You can find our volunteer application form on our website at the bottom of the following page: https://ltra.ca/volunteer

12/02/2025

Our horses give their hearts to every rider they carry. 🐴💙💛

This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating both their impact and the community that stands behind them.

Your support ensures our horses receive the care they need and helps people of all abilities access incredible opportunities through our programs.

Donate today to strengthen our herd and the programs they make possible: https://ltra.ca/payments-donations
All donations over $25.00 are eligible for a tax receipt.

11/29/2025

A big LTRA thank-you to Cornerstone Funeral Home Ltd. and Lethbridge Hearing Centre! 💛🐴

As part of their 30 Days of Giving campaign, these amazing volunteers spent the day with us refreshing our pass-through space — a project that makes a huge difference but is far too big for just one or two sets of hands. Because of their hard work, the space is now warm, inviting, and ready to support our growing programs (including much-needed tack storage!).

We are so grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to giving back. Community partners like you help keep LTRA moving forward. 💛

Thank you — we appreciate you! 🙌🐴

11/26/2025

🎄 Attention Riders & Volunteers — Christmas came early!

We are thrilled to share that Ember & Lace Photography has generously offered FREE professional photos for our riders and volunteers with their favourite LTRA horse! The perfect addition to any Christmas card.

📸 Location: LTRA Arena
📅 Date: December 8th
⏰ Time: 3:00pm–5:30pm
✉️ Reserve your spot: programs@ltra.ca

This incredible gift means so much to our community. Thank you, Ember & Lace Photography, for your generosity and for wanting to do something truly special for LTRA and the riders we serve! Check them out at: www.emberandlace.ca

11/25/2025

🐴 Expressive Arts Program – Winter 2026 🎨

🖌✨Our Expressive Arts Program is back! Where else can you paint, laugh, create, and make a horse your canvas? Join our 4-week Expressive Arts Program at LTRA — the perfect place to meet new friends and let your imagination run wild! 🎨🤩

🗓 Dates & Time:
Mondays, 4:45 PM – 6:15 PM
January 12 • January 19 • January 26 • February 2

🎉 Finale:
February 9th: Art Show for participants to showcase their creations to Family & Friends

💲 Cost:
Just $20 for all four sessions ($5 per session) — subsidies available if needed.

📍 Location:
24 205015 Hwy 512, Lethbridge County, Alberta (only 5 minutes east of Lethbridge)

➡️ Registration: For more information or to register, please visit: https://ltra.ca/programs/therapeutic-programming/expressive-arts-program

Reserve your spot today — spaces are limited!

11/21/2025

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨
The Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association (LTRA) is looking for a friendly, skilled, and hands-on Operations/Ranch Manager to join our team!

Do you love horses, fresh air, and making a real impact? This full-time role oversees daily operations at our beautiful equestrian facility — including horse care, equipment use, pasture and property maintenance, and site safety.

📍 Located just 5 minutes east of Lethbridge
💼 Competitive pay + benefits
📅 Application Deadline: November 30, 2025

🔗 Apply now at: https://ltra.ca/about-us/our-team -opportunities

📄 Please attach a resume when applying.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

11/06/2025

We are honoured to be supported by some amazing businesses whose commitment to our community doesn’t stop at LTRA! We couldn’t be prouder to call Dennis' Dirtworx Ltd a friend and love to see all the great things they do in Southern Alberta. Take some time to support this great cause if you can!

One of our favourite events of the year!!! The crews from Dennis' Dirtworx Ltd and Overweg Trucking Ltd. will be joining the cruise for our 5th year to help get the word out about the Angel Tree Christmas Campaign! Make sure to watch us as we roll down Mayor Magrath Drive and make our way to the Exhibtion Grounds where we will be helping to collect toy donations for the kids in our surrounding communities. What an amazing way to kick off the holidays and show our Christmas spirit.