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CANTERsvaz CANTER is accredited by PATH International, the national organization that sets the standards for therapeutic riding centers throughout the country.

The mission of CANTER is to promote the health and independence of individuals with disabilities/special needs using equine assisted activities.We are accredited by PATH International that sets the standards for therapeutic riding centers. CANTER is one of only four Premier Accredited riding centers in the state of Arizona. This accreditation results from on-site inspections by PATH International in which our programs, instructors, horses, facilities, volunteers, and documentation are reviewed.

Don’t forget volunteer training tomorrow or Tuesday. Both from 8 am to 12 pm. See the flyer for full details:
01/02/2026

Don’t forget volunteer training tomorrow or Tuesday. Both from 8 am to 12 pm. See the flyer for full details:

We just rang out another year at CANTER and the bells are jingling in a new one, so I want to sincerely thank you for yo...
01/02/2026

We just rang out another year at CANTER and the bells are jingling in a new one, so I want to sincerely thank you for your continued support. None of our work would be possible without our stakeholders—both people and horses—and I’m deeply grateful to all who make this program thrive. In order for these posts, not to be too long, I will break them down… 

First, to our beloved participants and students: for 33 years, CANTER has existed for you—your growth, learning, and encouragement. Everything we do, from building a suitable herd to training volunteers, is centered on supporting your success. Thank you as well to your teachers, school districts, parents, and caregivers for making participation possible. We wouldn’t exist without you. We love you all and look forward to the physical and academic progress you’ll make in 2026!

Please join us and see if this volunteer opportunity might be right for you. It’s very rewarding! 😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️
12/27/2025

Please join us and see if this volunteer opportunity might be right for you. It’s very rewarding! 😊❤️😊❤️😊❤️

Merry Christmas from CANTER!
12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from CANTER!

Santa came early with a huge blessing towards our arena! 🎄❤️🎄❤️ So very grateful to the Legacy Foundation for this award...
12/24/2025

Santa came early with a huge blessing towards our arena! 🎄❤️🎄❤️ So very grateful to the Legacy Foundation for this award. The work you do and help others do here in Cochise and Santa Cruz Counties is amazing. We’re thankful too for the video you are helping us make! We’ve been busy capturing footage for that this week!

12/24/2025

If you’ve ever considered volunteering at CANTER, this is an exciting time to do so! With a new indoor arena scheduled to start in the spring, we are looking to expand our programs but will need more VOLUNTEERS and HORSES to be able to do that. So please help us spread the word and let’s get those volunteers in for training next week! We’d love to show people what we do so they can decide if they would like to join our team.

Jem’s Feed kindly gifted us some cute holiday attire for the day’s events. It will take a little desensitizing for some ...
12/17/2025

Jem’s Feed kindly gifted us some cute holiday attire for the day’s events. It will take a little desensitizing for some of them to get used to the bells, but a few were just unphased! Good job Kizzy, Short Stride, and Lill’ Bitz… who is also sporting a fly bonnet!

Fun day outside!
12/17/2025

Fun day outside!

12/17/2025
We want to thank all those who attended or promoted this past weekend’s H’open House! We had a fun time welcoming friend...
12/17/2025

We want to thank all those who attended or promoted this past weekend’s H’open House! We had a fun time welcoming friends… old and new, as we celebrated the impending build of our long Hoped for indoor arena that will get our participants out of the elements… primarily the wind! Thankfully the weather was pretty nice and we had only one major gust at the end that tried to send a canopy airbound!
As of now, we anticipate the actual build to begin in May! We are so appreciative of SSVEC’s funding to help make this happen!

12/03/2025

It’s Giving Tuesday and we’d love for you to consider partnering with us with your one time or ongoing donation!

Please click below to make your contribution:

CANTER relies on contributions to cover the expenses involved in our day-to-day operations. These expenses include facilities maintenance, ...

Wishing our friends at SSVEC a very happy 87th birthday! You can click the link to read about their amazing start!
11/23/2025

Wishing our friends at SSVEC a very happy 87th birthday! You can click the link to read about their amazing start!

SSVEC to celebrate its 87th birthday

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Sierra Vista, AZ
85650

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Thursday 8am - 12pm
Saturday 8am - 11:45pm

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Our Story

CANTER was founded in 1993 to provide Equine Assisted Activities (EAA) to individuals with disabilities in the Cochise County area. When our program began, horses were brought to a temporary riding facility hosted by a volunteer. In 1998, 17 acres of bare land were donated to CANTER by a stroke patient who was one of our clients. Over the next four years, land was cleared, fenced, and a riding arena was established. Stables were erected for the horses; an office, tack room and classroom were added. In 2002, a manufactured home was placed on the property allowing a full time facility manager/caretaker to reside at the facility and care for the horses and grounds. Today, the facility is home to nine specially trained CANTER therapeutic riding horses.

CANTER is accredited by PATH International, the national organization that sets the standards for therapeutic riding centers throughout the country. CANTER is one of only four Premier Accredited riding centers in the state of Arizona. This accreditation results from on-site inspections by PATH International in which our programs, instructors, horses, facilities, volunteers, and documentation are reviewed.

CANTER (Cochise Area Network of Therapeutic Equestrian Resources) is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization that offers therapeutic riding. CANTER's vision is to serve all eligible individuals in Cochise County, using multiple instructors with diverse skills and training methods to safely and effectively meet the specific needs and requirements of its students.