Changing Lives, Stride by Stride.

SARI is an Ontario-based nonprofit that provides adaptive equine experiences for disabled people.

Latest News

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Artisan Auction tickets now available

Our 2025 Artisan Auction is coming on Saturday October 18, 5pm to 9pm. Find out more and buy tickets today.

Two women mounted on horses pose behind a stack of hay bales displaying a sign that says SARI Ride a Thon and decorated with pumpkins and mums flowers.

Virtual Ride-a-thon: Sign up today!

Have you heard the news? SARI’s annual Ride-a-Thon fundraiser is going virtual. Find out more here.

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Donate to SARI and help us support others

SARI relies on your donations to support our participants achieve their goals. Find out more, and donate here.

A young woman in a blue puffer jacket, blue jeans, glasses, and a black riding helmet sits in a saddle. She is smiling at the camera and giving a thumbs up.

“SARI has meant so much more to Sarah than just the riding – which she loves! …there is the community of volunteers, staff and riders and their families that she belongs to and feels so proud to be a part of!”

– Andrea, Sarah’s mom

Our Programs

Therapeutic Riding

Specialized lessons to meet riders’ physical, social, communication and independence goals.

Learn more about Therapeutic Riding.

OT/PT Services

OT and PT services using hippotherapy as the treatment modality.
Learn more about OT/PT Services.

Beyond the Saddle

A non-mounted horsemanship program for adults, combining horsemanship and life skills development.

Learn more about Beyond the Saddle.

Little Britches

A half day program of crafts, games, songs, horsemanship, a pony ride and more for kids aged 4-12.

Learn more about Little Britches.

Grooming

Horse grooming using a variety of tools to teach horsemanship skills and build connections with horses.

Learn more about the Grooming program.

Summer Camp

An integrated farm discovery summer camp for children aged 6-18.
Learn more about SARI Summer Camp.

Our Story

SARI Therapeutic Riding was founded in 1978 by Syd and Jeanne Greenberg in memory of their daughter Sarah (Sari), who was born with Down Syndrome. Through Sari, her family discovered the therapeutic benefits of her connection to animals. After her passing, they began sharing the power of therapeutic riding with others, creating a lasting legacy of support and inclusion.
A pencil illustration of Sarah greenberg, a young girl with down syndrome, petting a horse
A teenage boy wearing a helmet and smiling is sitting on top of a white horse.

“SARI has done so much for Normie and being able to ride Peaches every week has made him a very happy young man.”

 

– Parent of Normie, SARI Rider

Support SARI

Did you know that 70% of our funding comes from grants, donations, and fundraising?


By donating, you help sustain our therapeutic programs and ensure we can continue to connect individuals with horses, enriching lives and strengthening our community.