Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding Newfoundland and Labrador Inc. (Rainbow Riders NL) is a registered charitable organization formed 20 years ago. Rainbow Riders NL offers year-round therapeutic horseback riding programs adapted to suit the unique requirements of participating children and young adults with special physical, cognitive and emotional needs. The key objectives of this ogranization include; delivery of high quality therapeutic riding programs under the direction of qualified personnel, provide a caring and stimulating environment, which will help individuals experience physical, psychological, and social benefits, teach life skills and help develop the full potential of young people with special needs, instill student responsibility through the care and management of the program horses, raise awareness in the community regarding the program’s impact on the challenges faced and overcome by children and young adults with special needs.