VTEA Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association Logo VTEA Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association for the disabled
 

 

 

 

VTEA In The News - Items in the Local Press and Magazines

September 03, 2010 Aldergrove Star
Horse clinic attracts hundreds
The headline may be a slight exaggeration, but there was an enthusiastic crowd on August 28 in the VTEA arena to see Jay O Jay, the celebrated horseman, demonstrate how well you can establish a connection with even very young horses. He worked with a three year-old mare, Grace, and his yearlings, Casper and Junior. Melanie Williams assisted in the demonstration.
June 07, 2010 Aldergrove Star
Therapeutic Riders get Big Boost
The Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association received a major boost from the Royal Bank of Canada Foundation, with the awarding of a $5,000 grant on June 1. A photograph showed RBCF representatives Courtnee Parker, Janet Wallick and Kathy Haydu, VTEA president Adam Kendall and VTEA client Alex Tipper.
April 09, 2010 Langley Advance
Exhibition: Artist's love of equine comes to life in show
"My sister told me a story a while back about a friend's daughter, who has a disability, and who improved greatly in her mobility because of therapeutic horses," Falk said. Since she's used her bear-themed shows to help the Critter Care organization a few years back, it "seemed the right time" to share her new show featuring drawings and paintings of horses with VTEA.
March 30, 2010 Alberni Valley News
Therapeutic pursuit at Fort Gallery
Partial proceeds from this show will go to Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association.
January 15, 2010 Langley Advance
Cruise-In: VTEA hopes for a short hiatus
VTEA and the other major charities that have benefited by the efforts of the Langley Good Times Cruise-In will all be looking forward to its early return.
December 2009 / January 2010 Pacific & Prairie Horse Journal Magazine
Valley Therapeutic Equestrian Association
VTEA is a very unique therapeutic riding centre. We offer half hour private lessons with our physiotherapist and our CanTRA certified Instructors. We are located on 35 acres of rolling countryside with a wonderful 160ft x 40ft indoor riding arena