Our Mission
Walkabout Farm is a fully inclusive therapeutic riding, equine assisted learning and youth outreach initiative designated for children and adults with unique considerations, socioeconomic isolation, mental health concerns and those are abled differently. Through community peer support we strive to improve our participants’ confidence, positive leadership qualities, enriched physical and mental health, and provide a safe space for personal growth. All by way of an individualized riding program, outdoor recreational activities, volunteerism, or work placement. Our charitable organization also offers one on one respite services for families with loved ones who have complex behavioural or medical special needs in an environment of compassion and enrichment.
“Equine therapeutic support promoting the physical, neurological and emotional well-being of all by way of human / animal interactions
Jennifer Semach, WFTRA Founder
Raise Your Helping Hand
We are a registered charitable organization (CRA #74124 3083 RR0001) and operate as a fully inclusive therapeutic riding, equine experiential learning and family respite farm, in the picturesque Haliburton Highlands. Our organization primarily relies on the generosity of others who support our mission, by way of individual donations, sponsorships and gifts from both corporate and private family foundations.
What’s Happening:
What People Say
The impact Jenn, this farm, and equine therapy have had on our child is something very unique, incredibly special and hard to put into words. Coming to this farm and taking part in this program has been truly life changing for our family. The minute we drive through the gate and get to the farm it’s like we all take this big collective calming breath; any tension, stress and the rest of the world just melt away. Here, in this seemingly magical place ,our child blossoms. Her confidence grows by leaps and bounds, her face lights up with pure joy and you can visibly see her relax and settle into a space where everything just seems to make sense. This program has impacted her in so many ways. It’s helped her to find her voice, to trust in others and to believe in herself and what she can do. Suddenly her confidence in herself and her abilities seems limitless.
Walkabout farm is an amazing place and our community is incredibly fortunate to have such a truly inclusive and safe space. A place where stereotypes don’t exist, people are celebrated for who they are and one that allows people to grow without judgement, expectation, or limits placed upon them.
We can never thank Jenn and her amazing team enough for all they do.
—-Jaycee Connors
“On Friday I got the pleasure to meet these beautiful souls! These ladies are truly beautiful women offering magical, breathtaking experiences to the most fragile, deserving individuals!!!! Thank you ladies for making dreams not only possible but come true !!!! Your team is so caring, supportive and magical! You are truly dreamworkers and what you do is a blessing !!!! Thank you again and I look forward to watching you work and making the impossible. Possible !!!!
If anyone has someone or knows someone that wants to try or loves horse back riding and for various reasons hasn’t been Able to !!!! You need yo contact them. This place is where you need to go !!!
—-Sara PSW
“Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association Inc. provides a much-needed service in our community for individuals who have been traumatized or who have extra challenges in their lives. Jennifer has enormous empathy and her incredibly positive approach has really helped my daughter build better self esteem and confidence. Jennifer provides a safe and inclusive environment with some pretty amazing animals. I am so grateful that she is able to offer her wonderful work!”
— T. Burton, participant parent
Walkabout Farm Therapeutic Riding Association Inc. 