May 29 - 31, 2020Olds College

National Conference

Olds, Alberta

'Celebrating 40 Years

of Leadership'

2020CanTRA 2020

National ConferenceThis conference will bringtogether a diverse group of

CanTRA experts  from acrossthe country. Our aim is to offer

the valuable tools needed toprovide excellence in a

challenging field.

We have an outstanding team ofprofessionals in the areas ofPhysiotherapy, Hippotherapy,

Biomechanics, Para-Dressage,Equine-Facilitated Wellness,and Instructor Certification.

CanTRA thanks the followingsponsors and donors:

Bronzes by Gina

and our Conference Hosts:

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We continue to growbecause we alwaysdeliver. No time is

ever wasted.

Saturday, May 30, 2020Pippa Hodge - ‘Training the eye of theInstructor’- lecture and demonstration.What are you seeing, why are you seeingthat, and how are you going to correct whatis not going well? Do you need a differenthorse, change of tack, or a different lessonplan?

Teg Harper - ‘Enhancing the Position’Biomechanics for the complex needs bodyto enhance longevity of the therapeutichorse.

Jane James - ‘Leading the Transition fromRecreational Riding to Para-Sport’.

Evening @ The Pomeroy Hotel CanTRA Annual General MeetingBanquet and EntertainmentPanel Discussion: Focus onBoard/Management and Fundraising.

Sunday, May 31, 2020Tricia Mellor and Katlyn Wildfang-'Examining the theoretical foundations ofEquine-Facilitated Wellness (EFW)'Using examples, from both research andpersonal experiences facilitating EFWsessions, they will explore the power ofEFW to address the mental health needs ofclients.

Mounting and DismountingFacilitated by CanTRA Examiners usingboth English and Western saddles,mounting blocks/platforms, and ramps.

Panel Discussion:Focus on adaptations for specific disabilities.

Friday, May 29, 2020Pre-Conference Mentor Clinic- forCTRII and above (separate registration)

There will be two panels of experts tofacilitate discussions on the following:

- Board/ Program Management- Fundraising

- Disabilities and Specialities withintherapeutic riding programs

Conference Rates

* Final date for registrations is May 1, 2020 inorder to secure accommodations.

Early -Bird Regular (until Jan 31,2020)Friday Mentors ClinicMember $150.00 $175.00 Conference PackageMember $425.00  $475.00Non-Members $450.00   $500.00 Banquet Only   $50.00

Registration forms online atwww.cantra.ca under 'News & Info'

2020 Conference

For more information, travel details,speaker Bios and more visit

www.cantra.ca or email ctra@golden.net

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