Have you ever thought that you would enjoy working with children or adults in an outdoor setting, alongside great volunteers and great horses? Are you older than 18 years old? If so, you might consider being a certified therapeutic riding instructor (CTRI).

Being a CTRI takes dedication but is a great opportunity to share your teaching skills with others. You’ll work with clients whose needs vary but whose love for horses abound. You won’t be alone, either. Our volunteers here at LifeStriders are awesome and are some of the nicest people you’ll find anywhere.

This sounds interesting? Great! All you need to do to initiate the process is to come to one of our orientation meetings that will be offered in March. At the meeting you will find out what it takes to fulfill the requirements of being a qualified CTRI and the rewards associated with equine therapy. Please call Veronica at 262-565-6124 or email her at veronica@lifestriders.org to sign up.

In the meantime, for those individuals who have already fulfilled the requirements for being a certified therapeutic riding instructor, but need to attend the certification workshop, the following OSWC workshop will be offered in Illinois in April. It is best to register early and have all paperwork on hand. Currently, this is the closest workshop offered in our area.


Thursday, April 10-13 2008
ILLINOIS, Burr Ridge Registered OSWC
Ray Graham Association - Hanson Center 15 W. 431 59th Street, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Contact: Cathy LeBeau Email: GML959@aol.com Phone: (630)325-5330 Registration Deadline: 3/5/08

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You can also find other locations on the NARHA website at www.narha.org