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Welcome to Pride Stables!
Discover the transformative power of therapeutic horseback riding with the Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program (CODRP)/Pride Stables.
Who We Are
We provide therapeutic riding programs for individuals with disabilities, fostering growth, connection, and empowerment. Each week, over 340 riders from Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and surrounding areas participate in our classes, supported by an incredible team of dedicated volunteers.
Our Programs
- Year-Round Classes: Held in the fall, winter, and spring, these lessons are tailored to each rider’s abilities, teaching the basics of horseback riding while promoting personal development and social connections.
- Camp Pride: Our summer day camp offers 8 weeks of fun, inclusion, and learning for nearly 200 children, with the help of many passionate volunteers.
The Benefits
Therapeutic horseback riding combines the horse’s natural movement with targeted exercises to:
- Simulate human walking motion.
- Provide passive heat massage to relax or stimulate muscles.
- Improve muscle strength, flexibility, and coordination.
Beyond the physical benefits, riders build meaningful relationships with their horses, volunteers, and instructors, enhancing their overall well-being.
Our Team
Pride Stables is powered by a dedicated group of 3 full-time and 3 part-time staff, 3 certified instructors, a committed board of directors, and over 350 volunteers who bring our mission to life.
Join us at Pride Stables, where every ride makes a difference!
Value Village FUNDrive
It’s time for spring cleaning and we are here to help you with that!
Bring all your unwanted clothes, household textiles, small household goods, books and media to Pride Stables on Friday, April 24th from 12-6pm or Saturday, April 25th from 10am-2pm. We will take all of those unwanted items to Value Village where we will receive funds for them.
Place all of your clothes and other household textiles in garbage bags and your household items, books and media in boxes making sure that the books are boxed separately. Make sure all of your donations are clean and in useable condition.
Get your house organized while helping Pride Stables!
BigYellowBag Fundraiser
Once again we are teaming up with Green Horizons to offer you savings on soil and mulch from BigYellowBag. Just enter code RIDE26 at checkout and you will save $5. For every code used, $10 will be donated to Pride Stables.
Best of all, you can combine this code with any specials they have going on for even more savings! You can save $30 ($25 automatic savings + $5 with code) until March 31st by entering code RIDE26 at checkout!
Just click the link and place your order and get ready for your spring gardening!
Support Pride Stables – Donate Through CanadaHelps
Your generosity helps make a difference! At Pride Stables, we rely on the kindness of our community to provide life-changing therapeutic horseback riding programs for individuals with disabilities.
By donating through CanadaHelps, you can directly support our riders, horses, and programs, ensuring we continue to create a safe, inclusive, and empowering environment for all. Every contribution, big or small, helps us:
- Care for our amazing therapy horses.
- Provide high-quality lessons and programs.
- Offer financial assistance to families in need.
- Maintain our facilities for year-round operations.
Click below to make a secure, tax-deductible donation today. Together, we can continue to change lives one ride at a time.
Thank you for your support – we couldn’t do it without you!
Everyone is Welcome at Pride Stables
At Pride Stables, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. We believe that everyone, regardless of ability, background, or experience, deserves the opportunity to thrive, connect, and grow.
Our programs are designed to empower individuals by embracing their unique abilities and fostering a sense of belonging. From riders and volunteers to families and staff, everyone at Pride Stables is part of a supportive community where respect, kindness, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do.
Come as you are – there’s a place for you here at Pride Stables. Together, we’re creating a space where everyone can feel valued and supported.
