The Canadian Miniature Therapy Horse Association brings the extraordinary benefits of miniature therapy horses — standing just 24 to 34 inches tall — to residents, patients, students and staff. Gentle by nature, professionally evaluated as a team, and ready to make someone's day.
Whether you're a young horse lover, a supporter, an individual member or a qualified therapy team — there's a place for you in Canada's miniature therapy-horse community.
For youth under 18 who are interested in miniature therapy horses.
For individuals, businesses and organizations wishing to support the CMTHA.
For individuals who support the work of miniature therapy horses.
For qualified miniature therapy-horse and handler teams.
Ready to join? Contact us to become a member.
Hosting a CMTHA-qualified team means hosting a professionally evaluated, safe and profoundly impactful program for people of all ages. Search our free database, verify credentials, and book a visit near you.
Set the standard for professionalism. Our exclusive qualification process is built on rigorous Standards of Operations and Behaviors — and places your team in front of local facilities actively seeking your services.
No person or organization can guarantee an animal's behavior. That's why CMTHA never uses the misleading word "certified." Instead, we assess and qualify the horse and handler together — as a single, inseparable team.
Interacting with a miniature therapy horse triggers real, positive biochemical changes — raising mood-elevating hormones while lowering the body's primary stress signal.
From easing anxiety to supporting physical therapy and helping children connect, a short visit can have a lasting impact.
We're grateful to the organizations whose generous support helps bring miniature therapy horses to communities across Canada.
Whether you manage a care home, hospital, school or workplace — or you're a handler ready to qualify — we'd love to hear from you.
