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SSTRA Restorative Equine Experience for Frontline Heroes

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If you have been nominated, Please fill out the form below.


SaltSpring Therapeutic Riding, SSTRA has created the Frontline Heroes Program and it will be delivered by your facilitator Robin Ruel and one of our great horses. They will offer you a Restorative Equine Experience that aims to provide relief to frontline workers from the mental stress and anxiety they experience working on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The goal of the program is to enhance the quality of life for the participants by improving their physical, mental, and emotional well-being with the help of well trained, empathetic therapy horses. These equine assisted activities can play a significant role in alleviating stress and anxiety.

A one-hour session at the cost of $65 with one of our therapy horses, and under the guidance of your qualified and certified facilitator will work on stress and anxiety reduction using breathing and mindfulness techniques as well as somatic work to release tension..

Ready to register for your Frontline Hero Equine Experience? If so, please complete the Frontline Hero Registration Form below.

Please note, you will also be required to complete and sign SSTRA Waiver (PDF) and Attestation Form (PDF) before your session. If are unable to print the Waiver and Attestation forms prior to your session, no problem; we can provide you with a Waiver and Attestation forms when you arrive at SSTRA. We would ask, however, that you take the time to read the Waiver and Attestation forms prior to coming to SSTRA. If you have any questions, please let us know!

Do you have questions about this program? Refer to our FAQ (PDF).
To find out more about this Experience, click here for What You Can Expect (PDF)

or, if you prefer, call our office at (250) 653-9925 or email us at info@sstra.ca and let us know how we can help you.

Name of Participant (required):

Participant's Home Address (required)

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Postal Code (required)

Participant's Phone Number (required)

Participant's Email Address (required)

Participant's Birthdate (required)

Participant's Height in feet / inches so we can match you to your horse, in the event that you ride. (required)

Participant's Weight in lbs so we can match you to your horse, in the event that you ride. (required)

Medical Information: does the Participant have any underlying medical conditions (e.g. blood thinners, joint replacements, spinal conditions, etc.)

Does the Participant currently work with a councillor or therapist? Yes or No

If no, does the Participant have access to a councillor or therapist? Yes or No

The Participant gives permission to make photographic and/or other recordings of the below named, for promotional printed material, educational activities, exhibitions, and to publish or display same INCLUDING on social media or for any other use for the benefit of the program? Yes or No

Tell us about the Participant's frontline work experience during COVID. (required)

Please describe any special needs or issues, such as disabilities, fear of horses, etc. that the facilitator should know about to better serve you:

Who nominated you? (required)

* If the Hero is under 19 years of age or under guardianship, Parent / Guardian information is required below:
Name(s)

Address (if different than above)

Town/City

Province
Postal Code

Phone Number

Email Address


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THANK YOU for joining Restorative Equine Experience for Frontline Heroes!

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