Rundle riders

We are always preparing for the Rundle Riders Therapeutic Riding program at Camp Chief Hector YMCA for the upcoming season.

Rundle Riders Therapeutic Riding program has been very fortunate to facilitate our program in the Spring, Summer and Fall at Camp Chief Hector since 2000! Through the years we have seen some amazing achievements by the participants and we look forward to continuing on with new and returning participant’s horsemanship experience and skills. The therapeutic riding allows the participants wonderful physical therapy on the back of a horse to strengthen and stretch muscles. There is also the special bonding of the participants with our horse friends at Camp Chief Hector YMCA that makes this experience so unique and fulfilling for all!

Our Vision
  • To create riding opportunities for all people with all abilities in the Bow Valley.
  • To facilitate the construction of a covered arena for all-weather riding.
  • To become approved by Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association (CanTRA) and North American Riding for the Handicap Association (NARHA).
Our Mission
  • To provide people with all abilities the recreational and therapeutic benefits of horseback riding.
  • To increase public understanding of the abilities of people with special needs.
  • To encourage safe equine-assisted therapy through the education of volunteers and members.

Our Volunteers

Alberta Equestrian Federation for its generous support that helped RRTRA to send two members to the CanTRA Mentorship Clinic, in April, in Lethbridge in Alberta. Participation in these clinics builds instructor and volunteer skills, as well as our connections with other CanTRA therapeutic riding programs in Alberta.

We are always preparing for the Rundle Riders Therapeutic Riding program at Camp Chief Hector YMCA for the upcoming season. Rundle Riders Therapeutic Riding program has been very fortunate to facilitate our program in the Spring, Summer and Fall at Camp Chief Hector since 2000! Through the years we have seen some amazing achievements by the participants and we look forward to continuing on with new and returning participant’s horsemanship experience and skills.

news & events

September 28, 2023

Opportunity to Support Rundle Riders

Rundle Riders is a non-profit organization; we primarily rely on volunteers to make the program run. Our board members meet about once a month, to work and report on different tasks that each member or staff person does to allow our program run. Our board members work on marketing to potential participants and volunteers. Of
March 24, 2020

Rundle Riders a Note on coVID-19

 March 24, 2020 Dear Participant Families and Volunteers Like all of you, RRTRA has been monitoring the evolving impact of COVID-19. We are reaching out to update you on how we, and our partners, are adjusting to this very serious situation. On March 19th, YMCA Calgary made the decision to cancel all groups until at
April 2, 2019

Spring Has Sprung!

We have had our spring snow storm and the ski hills are like skiing on mashed potatoes by noon. It is safe to say spring is here, and Rundle Riders is busy getting ready for another season of outdoor riding lessons  at the beautiful Camp Chief Hector. I’m sure our riders who ride indoors all
October 5, 2018

Horseback riding with Banff Trail

Cross a tranquil river on horseback and then admire an enchanting Rocky Mountain waterfall. The one-hour Spray River Ride gives you a great introduction to the untouched wilderness that can be found just outside the Banff town-site. Breathe in the pine-spiced mountain air as you approach the roaring Bow Falls. After your ride, check out
October 5, 2018

Sulphur Mountain Ride

So, what makes these two river crossing rides different? Well, the first obvious difference is time. While we definitely recommend the 3 hour horseback ride to capture a birds-eye view of Banff as you ride along the base of Mount Rundle, we understand sometimes schedules don’t allow for longer rides. Perhaps a 1 hour ride
October 5, 2018

Waters that flow through

Both our 1 hour Spray River, Banff Horseback Ride and our 3 hour Sulphur Mountain, Banff Horseback Ride give guests the unique experience of crossing the Spray River, while also viewing the jaw-dropping force of the Bow River as it cascades over Bow Falls. On a hot summer day, expect to stop in the river
October 3, 2018

Horseback Rides that Cross Rivers

Accessible, historical, and tranquil, these rides are sure to impress. Starting at our Banff Springs Corrals near the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, Banff Trail Riders offers two river crossing rides that take guests through one of the most beautiful parts of Banff National Park. These rides are unique in their own right, with a river
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Testimonials

The confidence and physical growth I have seen in my daughter over the last few years of riding and learning to work with a horse have been huge; this growth has also crossed over into tasks in her daily life.

Paula M ~parent

It’s a wonderful experience: 3 or 4 adults teamed up with a horse, all focused on one simple but amazing goal: helping the rider succeed. The smiles all around at the end of a ride are priceless. I’m a former horse owner – volunteering lets me get in some “horse time”, grooming and tacking up.”

Heather G ~volunteer

Our weekend trips from Calgary out to Rundle Riders are incredibly fulfilling for our family. The opportunity for our son to experience the unique connections with horses is something I will always cherish. He’s becoming an avid player of video games so this break is much needed and much appreciated!

Sue and all of the volunteers have provided just he right kind of support. I could see son’s confidence grow and over the course of his lessons as he adapted to different seasons and weather conditions, a variety of horses, and the requests made of him in the sessions. The lessons take place in a group setting, but with sufficient individual support to manage any type of day it might be. additionally, the peace and beauty of Camp Chief Hector is restorative to us as parents, Lesson time allows my husband an I the chance to take our camping  chairs up on the hill and have a precious mini-date while we watch the lesson and trail ride.

Our deepest gratitude goes out to Sue and Rundle Riders!

Sandra ~parent

Rundle Riders has been an amazing experience for my three boys. With my twins they didn’t even want to wear helmets, I thought they would maybe ride the horses for 10-15mins. They sit for the whole lesson, they are laughing and smiling the whole time. So relaxed. I’m so glad all three boys can do something together. Sue and all the volunteers are amazing. Thank you

Rebecca M ~parent