Hinchinbrook Farm Society


Hinchinbrook Farm Society is a volunteer and non-profit organization for families of special needs children. The farm is located in Blockhouse, Nova Scotia and maintains standards set forth by the Canadian Therapeutic Riding Association. Hinchinbrook Farm provides Therapeutic riding to families with Autism Spectrum Disorder by employing the Horse Boy Method. The therapeutic riding program is one of four in Nova Scotia which is registered with the Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation.
Hinchinbrook Farm was created by Patricia McGill in 2007 in order to provide therapeutic riding to children who are mentally challenged. In 2010 the decision was made to have it run as a registered charity. This was formed with aid from the original volunteer parents and community leaders. In 2014 there were 41 volunteers and 35 children in the Therapeutic Riding Program and 25 families on the Horse Boy Method.

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