GIHA is a grassroots group of Salt Spring Islanders with a passion for all things equestrian. We have formed a BC registered non-profit Society to promote our communities' equestrian opportunities, and raise funds towards our goal of creating a public equestrian recreation center.

 

Our mission is to create an all-inclusive center with indoor and outdoor riding arenas, educational space, trails, and boarding stables that will be run by and for the residents of the Gulf Islands community. 

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At present, GIHA holds the lease to a public outdoor riding arena which all equine related activities are welcome! For example: those related to the sport of riding, Equine Assisted Therapy and Learning, Therapeutic Riding programs, horsemanship training, mounted archery, English and Western riding lessons.

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The public riding arena currently under the stewardship of GIHA is a space for local coaches offer riding lessons and equestrian activities for all income families. The association aims to create events where all GIHA members in our community, including children and adults alike with little or no horse experience, can benefit.

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GIHA's mandate is to promote lifelong education, exploration, ethical sportsmanship and treatment of animals, and sustainable environmental practices, all within the realm of equestrian activities. 

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 We are committed to promoting and preserving all horse related activities and increasing opportunity on Salt Spring Island and throughout Gulf Islands region.