About Us
Our Mission
To create a safe and supportive environment where individuals with disabilities can experience the transformative benefits of a high-quality riding program. Through the power of horses and the dedication of our volunteers, we aim to inspire personal growth and foster therapeutic development.
Our Vision
A special place where horses empower people.
Our History
Founded in 1973, the Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program (CODRP), known as Pride Stables, has a rich legacy of serving the community. Incorporated in 1974, the program initially operated at Pineview Stables in Shakespeare, leasing facilities to meet growing demand.
In 1988, CODRP relocated to its current home on Pioneer Tower Road in Kitchener, a property lovingly named Pride Stables. Today, Pride Stables is the only therapeutic riding program serving Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, and the surrounding region.
With an expansive facility that includes a 30-stall barn, an indoor riding arena, and 20 acres of land, we provide therapeutic riding opportunities to over 350 children and adults with disabilities each year.
Our commitment remains steadfast: to deliver safe, high-quality therapeutic riding programs while building a foundation of financial stability for future growth.
Long-Term Goals
- Enhance Accessibility: Expand our programs to enable more individuals with disabilities to experience the benefits of therapeutic riding.
- Foster Community Engagement: Strengthen partnerships and increase awareness of therapeutic riding in our community.
- Grow Inclusive Programs: Continue offering fully integrated summer day camps and other inclusive initiatives.
- Ensure Financial Stability: Develop sustainable funding strategies to support long-term growth and program excellence.
Through our dedication, we strive to make a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve, one ride at a time.