Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt)

Welcome to TROtt! The Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt) is the capital region’s only therapeutic riding facility accredited by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA). TROtt has provided therapeutic riding lessons and equine-assisted programming for children and adults with physical, developmental and learning disabilities for 48 years.

TROtt is situated on over 20 acres of beautiful pasture and trails with a fully accessible facility. Our barn contains 13 box stalls to care for and shelter our wonderful herd of horses. In addition, our large, well-lit, insulated and heated indoor arena provides a safe and calm environment for lessons. The arena includes a heated viewing area for parents and guests, as well as a classroom for additional programming. The arena footing is a rubber crumb and sand mix that allows for a more stable surface for individuals with a variety of disabilities. The outdoor arena and grass fields are a favourite spot for lessons in the summer.

As a registered not-for-profit organization, TROtt is fully dependent on the generous donors and sponsors in our community.

We welcome you to come visit our facility and learn more about us.

Location and contact

Ottawa Therapeutic Riding

In-person visiting hours

*Follow building health protocols.

  • Saturday, June 3 2023
    10am to 4pm
  • Sunday, June 4 2023
    10am to 4pm

Virtual and 3D Tours

This building does not offer virtual or 3D tours.

  • A large single-storey building with brown siding on a sunny day. A large green sign for "TRott" sits above the entrance.
    Exterior TROtt indoor arena, photo credit: Andrea Stuhec-Leonard
  • A large single-storey building with brown siding on a sunny day. A large green sign for "TRott" sits above the entrance.
    TROtt Arena, photo credit: Andrea Stuhec-Leonard
  • A brown barn with beige trim on a sunny day. A white fence runs along a laneway beside the barn.
    TROtt Barn Outside, photo credit Andrea Stuhec-Leonard
  • A large single-storey building with brown siding on a sunny day. A large green sign for "TRott" sits above the entrance.
    Exterior TROtt indoor arena, photo credit: Andrea Stuhec-Leonard
  • A large single-storey building with brown siding on a sunny day. A large green sign for "TRott" sits above the entrance.
    TROtt Arena, photo credit: Andrea Stuhec-Leonard
  • A brown barn with beige trim on a sunny day. A white fence runs along a laneway beside the barn.
    TROtt Barn Outside, photo credit Andrea Stuhec-Leonard

Architecture

Category
Community and/or care centres

Amenities and features

  • New participant building
  • Accessible access
  • Free parking
  • Family friendly
  • Guided tours